The Guide to Craveable Hollandaise Dishes for Brunch and Beyond

59% of U.S. consumers are extremely or very interested in seeing more GLOBALLY-INSPIRED BREAKFAST CONCEPTS on menus at restaurants near them.^D

Nearly half of U.S. consumers who reside in SUBURBAN OR RURAL LOCATIONS are more likely to opt for breakfast options that can't be easily made at home.^E

BRUNCH OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LIMITED-SERVICE OPERATORS to attract customers as meal times become more flexible. To stand out, extend your breakfast menu or offer special deals during less busy hours.^D

BREAKFAST FOODS are a comforting yet controllable indulgence that equally allows for the familiar, craveability, and experimentation for over 40% OF DINERS AT ANY TIME OF DAY.^E

ABOUT SCORES^{™ F}

This Datassential tool tracks top chain restaurants' LTOs and new menu items from month to month and showcases consumer ratings on them based on a variety of metrics. Since 2014, SCORES^™ has grown to include over 175k ratings across 30,000 menu items.

UNIQUENESS

How new and different is this item?Uniqueness helps operators stand out from the competition, which makes this a particularly noteworthy score.

UNBRANDED PURCHASE INTENT

How likely would you be to order/buy it?
Gauges how interested consumers are in a specific item in general when it's not tied to a particular brand.

FREQUENCY

Is this an item you could see yourself having all the time? It shows operators how often consumers would seek out this specific item if it were available.

DRAW

Would you visit a restaurant just for this item? It reveals motivation to visit a specific restaurant just to get this one particular item if it was offered.

THE CONCEPT

A smash burger with American cheese, hashbrowns, Canadian bacon and a poached egg on a toasted brioche bun, topped off with everything bagel seasoned hollandaise sauce.

WHY WE LOVE IT^g,h

• Give your customers their favorite Eggs Benedict dish, beyond the morning daypart!

• This brunch burger is perceived as exceptionally unique; a five star rating for uniqueness.

• Ability to drive visitation; top performer for Draw among those who like this burger.

• Ingredient rarity exceeds 26% of other burger menu items.

• Over two-fifths (41%) of consumers overall express interest in these morning focused burgers, yet only a fifth of operators currently menu them.

• Burgers are one of the most loved foods and will always be in demand. And although foodservice in many cases experienced an unexpected pivot to more takeout orientated orders, many consumers see burgers as great takeout food.

BRUNCH
BURGER^I

At +171% 4-year growth, Brunch Burgers are one of the fastest growing dishes on adoption level entrée menus.

Everything Bagel Spice^J

Everything Bagel Spice had grown on US menus 349.3% since 2017. Datassential Haiku^™ predicts Everything Bagel Spice will continue to grow 24.1% in the next four years.

Brioche
Bread^I

It's not common that a top item in menu penetration is also a fast growing item (+66% in the last four years), but brioche is just that. From burgers to ice cream sandwiches, this versatile sweet bread can carry it all!

Eggs
Benedict^J

Eggs Benedict can be found on 30.9% of US menus. Datassential Haiku^™ predicts Eggs Benedict will continue to grow 16.7% in the next four years.

Chefs' tip

​Asparagus is a healthy veggie available year-round but tastes best during the springtime. Grilled asparagus paired with a herb Hollandaise Sauce will always be a hit with your guests.
 

Hollandaise +

This luscious, silky sauce can be easily customized for a number of different dishes and cuisines. Operators can experiment in making a more unique hollandaise by adding anything (like one of Custom Culinary's globally-inspired sauces) from chilies and gochujang for a kick of heat, to fresh orange or lime juice for a touch of citrus sweetness.^C

Hollandaise EASY ADD-IN MENUING GUIDE

In this guide, you’ll find a range of chef-crafted menu ideas that showcase the versatility of Custom Culinary^® Frozen, Ready-to-Use Hollandaise Sauces, supported by the latest industry research and consumer trends. Put a delicious twist on Eggs Benedicts, handheld favorites, and entrees with simple ingredient add-ins that take your signature secret sauces to the next level.