--- title: Trends, Innovations and Insights | Millennials description: Millennials | Trends, innovations and insights for small plates restaurant operators can use to increase customer traffic and profitability --- [![TAMPA MAID](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo.png) ](https://www.tampamaid.com/) # Trends, Innovations & Insights ## [Using Value-Added Items In LTOs [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/using-value-added-items-in-ltos) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Mon, Jun 11, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2018-06-08 at 2.08.15 PM](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-08%20at%202.08.15%20PM.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/using-value-added-items-in-ltos) *Using value-added items in LTOs can help increase check averages and positively impact the bottom line. * [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/using-value-added-items-in-ltos) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/using-value-added-items-in-ltos#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [Millennials](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials) ## [From Street Food to the Left Side of the Menu [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/street-food-left-side-menu) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Mon, Apr 9, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![image](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/image.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/street-food-left-side-menu) *Awe-inspiring street food recipes can be used on the left side of the menu to drive small plate sales in brick-and mortar restaurants. * [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/street-food-left-side-menu) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/street-food-left-side-menu#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [Millennials](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials) ## [Take a Tour Across the U.S. - Small Plate Preferences are Impacted by Regional Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/regional-trends-impact-small-plate-preferences) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Thu, Mar 15, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2018-03-13 at 2.05.27 PM](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-03-13%20at%202.05.27%20PM.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/regional-trends-impact-small-plate-preferences) *Small plate and appetizer trends are influenced by different geographical regions.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/regional-trends-impact-small-plate-preferences) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/regional-trends-impact-small-plate-preferences#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [Millennials](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials) ## [The Generational Impact on Menu Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/generational-impact-menu-preferences) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Mon, Feb 26, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Screen Shot 2018-02-26 at 10.11.21 AM](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-02-26%20at%2010.11.21%20AM.png) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/generational-impact-menu-preferences) *Younger generations trend toward sharing small plates while boomers tend to stick with traditional meals.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/generational-impact-menu-preferences) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/generational-impact-menu-preferences#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [Millennials](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials) ## [Side Dishes Take Center Stage [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/side-dishes-take-center-stage-infographic) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Tue, Jul 18, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![SidesTakeCenterStage.jpg](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/SidesTakeCenterStage.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/side-dishes-take-center-stage-infographic) Operators are finding sucess with side dishes. Not only do these small plates provde an opportunity to showcase some creativity and imagination, they can also: - Enhance the value perception of a dish - Be a standalone item - Be combined for a full meal [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/side-dishes-take-center-stage-infographic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/side-dishes-take-center-stage-infographic#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [Millennials](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials) ## [Building Check Averages with Creative Sides](https://insights.tampamaid.com/building-check-averages-with-creative-sides) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Tue, Jul 18, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Veggies For The Win](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Veggies_For_The_Win.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/building-check-averages-with-creative-sides) *Side dishes take center stage as restaurant operators showcase more imaginative, flavorful preparations.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/building-check-averages-with-creative-sides) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/building-check-averages-with-creative-sides#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [Millennials](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials) ## [Millennials Reshaping Dining [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-reshaping-dining-infographic) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Tue, Jun 20, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Smallplates.jpg](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/Smallplates.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-reshaping-dining-infographic) Millennials are having an impact on dining. They are a large group that dines away from home more than any other generation. They view **eating out as an experience**, so provide them with a **flavorful one**. [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-reshaping-dining-infographic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-reshaping-dining-infographic#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [Millennials](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials) ## [Millennials Reshaping the Dining Experience](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-reshaping-the-dining-experience) Posted by [Tampa Maid](https://insights.tampamaid.com/author/tampa-maid) on Tue, Jun 20, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid_Millennials_flavor.jpg) ](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-reshaping-the-dining-experience) *Operators cater to influential demographic group with a variety of tactics.* [Read More](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-reshaping-the-dining-experience) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://insights.tampamaid.com/millennials-reshaping-the-dining-experience#comments-listing) Topics: [Small Plates](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates), [Millennials](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials) [All posts](https://insights.tampamaid.com/all) [![4742-Breaded-Trends-Report-Blog-Sidebar-Ad-V1-r1](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4742-Breaded-Trends-Report-Blog-Sidebar-Ad-V1-r1.jpg?width=400&height=460&name=4742-Breaded-Trends-Report-Blog-Sidebar-Ad-V1-r1.jpg "4742-Breaded-Trends-Report-Blog-Sidebar-Ad-V1-r1")](https://insights.tampamaid.com/breaded-menu-items-trend-report) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [Small Plates (67)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/small-plates) - [Millennials (8)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials) - [increase sales (3)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/increase-sales) - [all-day breakfast (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/all-day-breakfast) - [appetizers (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/appetizers) - [batter (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/batter) - [breakfast (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/breakfast) - [breakfast items (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/breakfast-items) - [breakfast menu (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/breakfast-menu) - [brunch (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/brunch) - [comfort food (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/comfort-food) - [deep fried foods (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/deep-fried-foods) - [flavor (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/flavor) - [frying (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/frying) - [frying oil (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/frying-oil) - [frying techniques (2)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/frying-techniques) - [exotic flavors (1)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/exotic-flavors) - [exotic ingredients (1)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/exotic-ingredients) - [fried food (1)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/fried-food) - [global flavors (1)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/global-flavors) - [global ingredients (1)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/global-ingredients) - [menu (1)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/menu) - [menu application (1)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/menu-application) - [menu options (1)](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/menu-options) [See all](https://insights.tampamaid.com/topic/millennials#) [![Ocean Innovations](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo1.png)](http://www.tampamaid.com/products/?_sft_brand=ocean-innovations) [![Harvest Creations](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo2.png)](http://www.tampamaid.com/products/?_sft_brand=harvest-creations) [![Shirmp Jammers](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo3.png)](http://www.tampamaid.com/products/?_sft_brand=shrimp-jammers) [![Mariner Jack](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo4.png)](http://www.tampamaid.com/products/?_sft_brand=mariner-jack) [![Cap'N Joe](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo5.png)](http://www.tampamaid.com/products/?_sft_brand=capn-joe) [![Margaritaville](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/logo6.png)](http://www.tampamaid.com/products/?_sft_brand=margaritaville-seafood) ![Tampa Maid Foods](https://insights.tampamaid.com/hubfs/TampaMaid%20June2018/Images/footer-logo.svg) [Products](https://www.tampamaid.com/Products/) [Offers](https://www.tampamaid.com/Offers/) [Trends](https://insights.tampamaid.com/) [About Us](https://www.tampamaid.com/about-us/) [Sales Portal Login](http://sales-portal.tampamaid.com/) [Contact Us](https://www.tampamaid.com/contact-us/) 1600 Kathleen Rd. 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