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Breakfast All Day: Flipping Traditional Daypart Boundaries
Written by FSR
Published: October 21, 2025
Savor Morning Favorites, Any Time of Day.
Long ago, ordering an egg and bacon sandwich or sausage breakfast wrap after noon felt almost rebellious, an indulgent break from conventional dining. But today, breakfast is no longer confined to early hours.
Chef Brooks Cameron, Senior Executive Chef at Tyson Foods, points to the January 2025 survey, Daypart Dynamics from Technomic, where 42% of operators agreed that dayparts are blurring. “This confirms our conversations that traditional boundaries between meal periods are becoming more fluid, and customer dining habits are evolving to be more flexible and unpredictable.”
Increasingly, restaurant operators are discovering a revenue jolt by introducing comforting, familiar proteins into fresh spots on the menu, with core items being reimagined as all-day menu options or in new combinations with other ingredients.
Rethinking the Morning Meal
Eating out in the morning used to be part of a regular rhythm, whether diners were grabbing a quick bite on the way to the office or networking at a power breakfast.
However, consumer behavior for the morning meal has changed in two ways, says Cameron. “On one hand, some consumers are still working from home and simply do not commute to an office as much, which has caused a reduction in consumption frequency,” he says.
“As restaurants aim to capture, consumers dine out in larger groups and spend more per check,” Cameron says. “Given that brunch is a more socially-driven meal part, consumers will likely share meals to get a sampling of the menu and indulge in alcoholic beverages, like bottomless mimosas.”
Breakfast Without Borders
While brunch is going strong, breakfast foods have also morphed into other dayparts. That’s no surprise to Cameron. “Breakfast foods just make people feel warm and fuzzy. Who doesn’t want to feel good throughout the day?” he says.
As consumers continue to scrutinize ingredient levels, they may be turning to whole sources of protein, rather than relying on protein powders and bars.
That’s why Cameron believes savory breakfast items, such as bacon and sausage, will surge in popularity over sugary temptations like pastries or pancakes.
All-day breakfast can be as simple as offering fan favorites like bacon, sausage and eggs to help satisfy those breakfast-loving consumers and families. Merely extending these staples throughout the day can be a goldmine. “Technomic’s Daypart Dynamics survey finds that of the operators who say they offer all-day breakfast, 67% say their sales increased, 60% said the same of their profits and 56% of their traffic,” Cameron says.
It’s also a chance to add some sizzle to the menu and whip up creative dishes that tempt taste buds. For example, Cameron suggests this Medianoche, a tasty handheld breakfast sandwich that brings Cuban flair, layered with Jimmy Dean® Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked Round Bacon Slices and Jimmy Dean® Butcher's Recipe® Raw Pork Sausage Patties, paired with eggs, Swiss cheese and roasted bell pepper.
Another elevated option perfect for breakfast, brunch or anytime is this Breakfast Tart that uses fully cooked sausage links in an unexpected application featuring creamy goat cheese, tender asparagus and a flaky pastry crust.
Or, when a customer just needs something indulgent, whether to feel better on a tough day or celebrate a great one, Cameron recommends this Donut Breakfast Sandwich, featuring Jimmy Dean® Fully Cooked Pork Sausage Patties and Jimmy Dean® Fully Cooked Hickory Smoked Regular Bacon Slices, with egg and melty cheese slices, lusciously layered in a tempting glazed donut. “It definitely does it for us with the perfect balance of sweet and salty—or as they say, ‘swalty,’ a profile that’s trending.”
“Operators might also love sausage tots as a savory, craveable appetizer, side item or kids’ menu item,” Cameron says.
Streamline the Kitchen with Multipurpose Marvels
Jimmy Dean® brand’s wide range of bacon products is an excellent example of how restaurants can leverage universally beloved ingredients in a diverse array of menu items.
This chameleon can be used throughout a menu: from garnishing salads to making burgers, sandwiches and bowls more inviting; refreshing the appetizer assortment; and even extending to inventive beverages, such as a caramel bacon latte, a bacon garnish on a Bloody Mary or an old-fashioned cocktail.
As they cross dayparts, these ingredients work overtime, as they help minimize inventory and maximize kitchen versatility while delivering the comfort that keeps customers coming back.
Using breakfast proteins that can seamlessly transition from dawn to dusk expands a menu and builds a more resilient, efficient operation that speaks fluent comfort food around the clock. After all, great food transcends arbitrary time constraints, and as diners continue to embrace the freedom to eat what they want, when they want it, restaurants that master the art of all-day breakfast, and breakfast-inspired options can help feed the future of hospitality, one delicious bite at a time.
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