How Stacked Pickle’s Expanded Vegetarian and Meatless Options Contribute to its Welcoming Atmosphere

When most people think of their neighborhood sports bar, dozens of TVs and a spread of meaty entrees and shareables like burgers and chicken wings come to mind. While these tried-and-true options will forever hold a place in many patrons’ hearts, increasingly common for menu inclusiveness to make or break group dining decisions.

Meatless menu options are demanding a seat at the table,—and elevated sports bar concept Stacked Pickle has pulled up a chair. To the benefit of franchisees and customers alike, Stacked Pickle has embraced the meatless movement with a slew of delicious menu options that are poised to serve customers of all kinds, making the family-friendly franchise the ultimate group dining destination for even the most regimented of eaters.

“Legendary service is a Stacked Pickle staple, and that extends to offering the community options that cater to every appetite and dietary restriction,” said Stacked Pickle CEO Gary Brackett. “We have a full menu with a wide variety of options; it wouldn't serve our customers, business owners or ourselves if we didn't offer the things we now know are becoming popular. A lot of variety but no healthy options isn’t the way we want to be seen or serve the community—we want to be the family-friendly option for everyone, and in the current environment, that means joining the meatless movement.”

In addition to a number of fresh salads that can be ordered completely meatless or with a black bean patty, some of the meatless and vegetarian options that can be found on the menu at Stacked Pickle include the new Fall menu staple of cauliflower wings, which Brackett called “deep-fried and delicious,”cauliflower bites, cauliflower tacos and most notably, the Beyond Burger. And even with so many new options being added to support customers’ changing appetites, Brackett made a point to note Stacked Pickle isn’t simply chasing trends.

“We’re not changing our identity around this movement, simply looking at a party of 10 guests and ensuring each member of that party can be satisfied regardless of what dietary restrictions or preferences they possess,” he said, noting the rise in “flexitarians,” or individuals who aren’t strict vegetarians but go meatless for health reasons, as a big reason Stacked Pickle is increasing access to healthier options across its entire menu.

Brackett continued, “As a company, we don't want to be posturing. We want Stacked Pickle to be somewhere where a large group of people can have options. Meatless options are a need we’ve identified and backed with awesome service, but they’re not our identity. Our concept is inclusive as a whole, and these options fit into that, they don’t define it.”

With so many meatless options already built into its menu, Stacked Pickle positions its new franchise owners signing on with the brand as leaders in being able to serve any and every customer in their market. These meatless options are quickly becoming an established part of Stacked Pickle’s business and franchisees are poised to benefit greatly from the brand’s commitment to menu evolution in the name of inclusivity. And as trends and new products continue to emerge, customers and franchisees alike can expect Stacked Pickle to evolve in stride.

“We continue to weigh our options to make sure we are offering the best options available on the market,” Brackett said. “Evaluating vendors and market options takes constant exploration and innovation—it’s not as simple as someone saying, ‘I have this great new product,” and us buying it. Products and partners have to fit our brand. We will be intentional as we continue down this path, making sure to maintain our commitment to superior taste, above all."