Summertime guests not only want sandwiches every ‘wich way, but restaurants will also love the amazing versatility, premium quality, and great taste that sandwiches add to menus.

With an increase in tourism during the summer months, restaurant sales tend to thrive. And while today’s vacationers consider important details on airlines, lodging, and daily activities, more and more, they are adding meal planning to their checklist.

Preparing for this heavier seasonal traffic is well-worth the effort. People on vacation spend more, drink more, order more appetizers, and go for bigger menu items. And when they find a restaurant with great food, they keep coming back. There are several quick and easy solutions to help elevate your sandwich selections and tap into travelers:

Meat in the Middle

Whether you serve wraps, pizzas, salads, or sandwiches – like a classic Philly Cheesesteak – your customers will love authentic Italian sandwich meats. Tender, juicy, thinly sliced slivers add consistent protein flavor to entrées. As toppings, Italian meats have multipurpose value on your menu with nachos, hot dogs, and even tacos.

Leading Italian brands, including Roma®, Luigi® and Assoluti!®, provide steak products that create perfect summer pairings with cold drinks and sunny days. Restaurants will benefit from the exclusive blends of seasonings and spices, with no artificial fillers. Fast prep and less labor keep profitability front-

Summer Deli-ghts

When families gather at the beach, pool, or any other aquatic setting for the summer, they tend to gravitate toward large orders of manageable handhelds. This is where deli sandwiches come heavily into play. Depending on your concept, it may be smart to stock up on deli related items, such as breads, condiments, and toppings.

The Delancey Street Deli brand features a smorgasbord of gourmet deli products to help you cater to families on-the-go. Meats, sliced cheeses, rolls, dips, and spreads are just some of the items on the menu for this brand that hearkens back to the first deli established in New York City.

Go Fishing for Value

It’s summertime, so guests are interested in treating themselves, even among traditional sandwich options. In addition to meaty sandos and deli classics, consider fried seafood sandwiches.

A seafood line like Empire’s Treasurecan cast a wide net across breaded and battered options that work for just about any menu. Fry, grill, or bake favorites from shrimp and oysters to clams and flounder. This collection will appeal to both discerning seafood lovers and families seeking value – plus you have the ability to charge premium prices depending on the catch and the presentation.

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