toasted sandwich topped with Pico de Gallo, sliced avocado, bacon and an over-easy egg

Tap into the spirit of the season with fresh flavors and good times.

Transform your summer menu with 15 consumer-tested recipes, seasonal insights and chef’s tips. Plus fire up your fiesta on Cinco de Mayo with marketing, merchandising and menu ideas sure to create a stir.

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Marketing and Menu Ideas to Help Make Your Peak Season

Sliced Steak and chicken
Sliced Steak & Chicken
Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast Sausage
Fresh Beef & Pork
Fresh Beef & Pork

A Few Favorite Picks from Our Summer Menu Inspiration Guide

Looking for something new to add to your seasonal rotation? Check out the guide for more ways to “summerize” your menu.

large salad of lettuce, various vegetables and breaded beef chunks with a drizzle of salad dressing

Customer Cues Enhance Summer Menus

As temperatures creep up, diners are seeking peak-season flavors, lighter-fare and innovative limited time offerings. See how to balance current trends with customer preferences to help make your menu more like a flavor vacation.