Hot Restaurant Menu Trends for 2022

In 2022, restaurant menus will place a greater emphasis on healthy living, according to The National Restaurant Association's annual What’s Hot Culinary Forecast. The survey examines top restaurant industry trends across categories including menu offerings, beverages, flavors, global inspirations, packaging/off-premises trends and industry macro-trends.

This year’s survey findings signal an increased focus on sustainability, better-for-you menu options and a greater demand for plant-based meals in 2022, as consumers place a newfound emphasis on their health post-pandemic.

Key findings from the survey also include:

Immunity-boosting foods and plant-based sandwiches make up three of the Top 10 Trends for 2022, as consumers balance the comfort foods they demanded during the pandemic to refocus on better-for-you options. Off-premises traffic will remain high in the coming year, with operators are trying new options to provide the best off-premises experience for their…