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In the world of western cuisine, sandwiches are almost as old as sliced bread… almost. Though an ancient Jewish rabbi called Hillel the Elder ate fruit, nuts, and wine between two pieces of flatbread in the 1st century B.C, the sandwich as we know it today was not popularized until the 18th century when the Earl of Sandwich John Mategeau opted for his lunch to-go between two slices of thick, leavened bread. Today, sandwiches are an easy, packable solution for picnics, sporting events, beach trips, and the office. Served hot or cold, sandwiches remain an irreplaceable part of restaurant menus and homemade meals alike.
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As summer approaches, the peak season for outdoor events and packed lunches, here are some non-traditional ways restaurants can engage customers with improved sandwich menus, using seasonal ingredients, topping combinations, and flavor profiles that customers may not think to make at home.

Restaurants engage customers with improved sandwich menus, using seasonal ingredients, topping combinations, and flavors that customers may not think to use at home

​Summer Fruits

Fruits are a staple of summertime spreads. Though usually incorporated as a side dish or in drinks, combinations of thinly sliced fruits, yogurt, cream cheese, or cottage cheese on bread make a unique and delicious summer sandwich addition. Some popular fruits to try in these sandwiches include apples, mango, strawberries, pineapple, and papaya.

In addition to cheese and cream-based sandwiches, fruit is a great add-on to grilled sandwiches, providing a sweet contrast to savory classic hot sandwiches. 

Local Ingredients

As consumer demand for locally-sourced ingredients continues, restaurants looking to diversify their menus are incorporating locally-sourced bread, meat, cheese, fruit, and vegetables to attract more customers to their restaurant while promoting and supporting the local community. Obtaining ingredients locally usually means healthier and tastier options versus mass produced items. While there are limitless sandwich combinations customers still appreciate a quality sandwich created with fresh ingredients. 

Local businesses that collaborate see immediate results through better and fresher ingredients and broader community awareness and support.

Spicy Sandwiches

You may have noticed spicy foods storming the restaurant market in the last several years. Fortunately for restaurants, chili peppers, spices, and sauces make it easy to spice up basic sandwiches. Whether classics are topped with hot sauce or seasonings, or made with grilled peppers or marinades, business owners offering spicy sandwich options reach a new customer demographic in their community.

Many restaurants are known for their secret sauce or a variety of sauces. Experimenting with a variety of sauces and aolis allows customers to select their favorite and restaurants to perfect their offerings… even bottling and selling a newly minted secret sauce.

Additional Ideas

• Offering oil & vinegar as an egg- and dairy-free dressing
• Banana + Cinnamon + Peanut Butter
• Fresh Jam + Cream Cheese + Bagel
• Grilled Sourdough Bread + Tomato + Egg
• Cream cheese + Deli Meat + Sliced Cheese

Restaurant owners using Aldelo Express Cloud POS and native Masa+ digital ordering and payments support seamlessly integrated digital menus with simple to complex modifiers ideal for managing a variety of menu options and combinations. They also use native digital loyalty, rewards, and gift card solutions to activate and promote campaigns for new restaurant offerings. Owners/operators view sales, campaign, and inventory reports using a web-based login anytime, from any web-based device.

​Aldelo Express Masa+ Online Ordering, Gift and Loyalty users receive free QR code-based marketing items unique to their ​restaurant and menu, via the links below:

Free Masa+ Window Decal and Table/Counter Stickers: www.aldelo.com/marketing-qr-setup


All Aldelo Express users have 100% access to a Centralized Multi-Store 
Restaurant Technology Platform including Merchant- and Customer Facing Solutions

Aldelo Express Cloud POS, Masa+ Online Ordering, Gift and Loyalty Programs, Unlimited
Licenses, Software Releases, Software Upgrades and 24/7 Technical Support 
are always included!

Absolutely zero add-on modules or solutions to buy!

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Please contact an Aldelo representative today for more details, 
including a free Aldelo Express Cloud POS demo trial

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