"Health and wellbeing is one of the top spending categories" for consumers, including a trend toward healthful menus.

"Next value phase isn't about racing to the bottom on price, but about delivering food that's crave-worthy at a price that feels fair."

Technomic report found 41% want items from a "specific region within native countries," and almost half say the food should taste authentic.

Interest in protein is growing 3x faster in the meat category than in plant-based options, according to a Tastewise study.