Steven John

The growth algorithm across all sectors of food retail—restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery service delis—has converged on one immutable truth according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® : frequency of vi... See more

In foodservice, trends rarely disappear. They cycle, evolve, and return with sharper relevance. In 2026, one of the most telling examples is the resurgence of traditional cooking fats such as butter, lard, and beef tallow. This shift is not driven by nost... See more

Become an Insiderand start reading now. Have an account? . - I ordered Italian sandwiches from Jimmy John's, Jersey Mike's, and Subway to find the best one. - Jimmy John's sandwich let me down with too much mayo and toasted bread. Subway's was pretty good... See more

The data is not ambiguous—it is directional and disruptive. According to FMI – The Food Industry Association, the percentage of consumers replacing restaurant meals with deli-prepared foods jumped from 12% in 2017 to 28% in 2025 . At the same time, 53% of... See more

The closure of Amy’s Drive Thru —including its final unit at San Francisco International Airport —is not an indictment of organic or vegan food. It is a case study in consumer relevance, price elasticity, day-part fit, and the ultimate authority of the “c... See more