Trending & Profitable Bakery for Takeout
While vaccine rollouts and warmer weather have the foodservice industry optimistic for the recovery of dine-in service, the convenience of pick-up and delivery ensures their staying power in a post-pandemic world. A recent report from DoorDash shows that consumers are showing increased interest in placing to-go orders for dessert and bakery items. The growing desire for these items shows there is ample opportunity for operators to offer sweets as add-ons to help boost average check sizes for to-go orders.
Apple pie was the 5th most popular item ordered in 20201. This all-American treat has a place at the table year-round, as it’s a delicious choice for Independence Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Offer whole pies as part of a family meal kit or menu slices to satisfy individual cravings.
In 2020, orders of carrot cake saw a 1,633% increase1. Individually wrapped options make for easy, touchless desserts and snacks, and cake slices travel well in to-go containers. Pre-baked and decorated carrot cakes take the pressure off back-of-house staff. Simply slice and package to offer high-margin cake with very little labor.
With many consumers still working remotely and no longer stopping for breakfast on the way into their workplace, there is plenty of opportunity for operators to satisfy cravings for breakfast bakery via delivery. Cinnamon roll orders alone saw a 1,450% increase last year1. Individually wrapped cinnamon rolls provide a safe and low-labor solution in one convenient package. Par-baked rolls allow operators to offer a premium experience with the fresh-baked appeal of warm cinnamon rolls.
Another breakfast bakery staple that saw significant growth is the blueberry muffin, which saw orders increase by 859% in 20201. While muffins are easy to sell in as an add-on to a coffee order, their potential extends beyond breakfast. Individually wrapped and premium blueberry muffins provide the perfect afternoon pick-me-up snack.
In 2020, orders of chocolate brownies increased by 1,130%1. Individually wrapped squares are perfectly portable for takeout and delivery orders. While thaw-and-serve brownies require very minimal labor, they simply need to be portioned and packaged to create a high-margin treat that boosts check averages.
From breakfast to dessert, this wide variety of trending baked goods provides endless opportunities for operators. By offering baked goods as an add-on item for orders placed across all hours of operation, the sales can add up quickly. Thaw-and-serve, pre-baked or pre-sliced pies, cakes, muffins, and more make it easy to boost sales by offering customers the sweets they crave without adding labor for staff.
Content courtesy of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
