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<a href="https://www.toppers.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Toppers Pizza</a>, the ever-evolving pizza delivery brand, has always aimed to stay on the cutting edge of customer behavior and food trends. Now, as plant-based food options boom in popularity across the QSR segment, <a href="https://1851franchise.com/topperspizza">Toppers</a> understands that these menu options are a must-have for pizza chains. That is why the brand rolled out an innovative plant-based menu that capitalizes on its new partnerships with plant-based product companies <a href="https://www.beyondmeat.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beyond Meat</a>®, a leader in plant-based meat, and <a href="https://eatcaulipower.com/en/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CAULIPOWER</a>.“We believe our customers’ food preferences and needs shouldn’t prevent them from enjoying our beloved, high-quality pizza, signature wings and Topperstix,” said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mac-malchow-7a3b341b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mac Malchow,</a> director of national marketing and menu innovation for Toppers. “Our new partnerships with Beyond Meat and CAULIPOWER allow us to expand our menu offerings to address a growing demand for plant-based products that are both healthy and environmentally friendly.”<h4>The Growing Demand for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives</h4>While once considered a niche trend, the U.S. market for plant-based meat is projected to reach <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/04/02/2203833/28124/en/Global-Plant-Based-Meat-Market-Report-2021-2027-Market-is-Forecast-to-Reach-14-9-Billion-Opportunities-in-Innovation-New-Product-Launches-Partnership-and-Merger-Acquisition.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961#:~:text=Worldwide%20plant%20based%20meat%20market,combining%20ingredients%20in%20novel%20ways." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$15 billion by 2025</a>. Over 50% of 18 to 35-year-olds eat plant-based meat at least once a month, <a href="https://impossiblefoods.com/blog/generational-trends-kids-in-the-kitchen?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">according to Impossible Foods</a>, and the <a href="https://www.plantbasedfoods.org/retail-sales-data/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">latest report</a> by the Plant-Based Foods Association showed that plant-based food retail sales grew 27% in 2020, significantly more than the total U.S. retail food market at 15%. Plant-based meat sales, in particular, increased by 45%.&nbsp;More and more Americans are also reducing their meat consumption for environmental reasons — according to <a href="https://nielseniq.com/global/en/insights/analysis/2019/the-f-word-flexitarian-is-not-a-curse-to-the-meat-industry/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recent Nielsen data</a>, a whopping 62% of consumers are willing to reduce meat consumption due to environmental concerns, and 43% say they would replace meat-based protein with plant-based protein.&nbsp;<h4>How Toppers Pizza is Continuing to Adapt Its Menu&nbsp;</h4>To align with this shift in consumer behavior, Toppers will offer three new menu items featuring Beyond Meat’s newest plant-based chicken product, Beyond Chicken® Tenders. Through its partnership with CAULIPOWER, Toppers is also introducing the CAULIPOWER KING premium pizza."Toppers has always been a leader in menu innovation, and the launch of its comprehensive plant-based menu is yet another example of the brand's innovative spirit,” said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieohlim?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Julie Lim, </a>President of Sales, Foodservice at CAULIPOWER. “CAULIPOWER is thrilled to partner with Toppers as they deliver tasty, healthy, vegetable-forward options to customers nationwide.”&nbsp;Over the past few months, Toppers has continued to roll out other health-based new menu items as well, including vegan options and Vegan Topperstix. From vegan to gluten-free to plant-based meat, Malchow says Toppers’ new crust and pizza recipes are designed to accommodate a variety of food lifestyles and increase franchisees’ reach.“We’re excited to introduce these new offerings that will appeal to even more customers in our communities,” added Malchow. “Our new cauliflower-based crust, nut-free pesto sauce and vegan offerings — including the introduction of Beyond Chicken® Tenders — reflect our dedication to innovating and evolving in order to meet our customers’ needs.”<h4>Why Toppers Pizza is Well-Positioned for the Post-Pandemic Future</h4>While these menu items are new for the brand, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-wold-a731a45?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Greg Wold</a>, vice president of marketing, says Toppers has always worked to set the standard for <a href="https://www.toppers.com/menu/pizza/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">high-quality pizza</a>. Created with real Wisconsin cheese, made-from-scratch dough and a wide array of fresh toppings, Wold says the Toppers menu is all about giving loyal customers exactly what they want, while also ensuring <a href="https://1851franchise.com/topperspizza/toppers-average-unit-volume-surpasses-the-1000000-mark-2716338#brand-latest-stories">franchisees are thriving</a>.&nbsp;Over the past year, Wold says that commitment has <a href="https://1851franchise.com/topperspizza/after-11-consecutive-quarters-of-positive-same-store-sales-toppers-continues-to-stand-out-in-the-booming-pizza-segment-2715893#brand-latest-stories">allowed the brand to grow</a> while other restaurant brands struggled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking ahead, as gatherings increase and consumer behavior starts to shift back to a healthy mix of off-premise and on-premise dining, Wold is confident customers will remember how Toppers satisfied their needs during the pandemic.&nbsp;“We’ve become more intimately involved in the lives of our consumers over the past twelve months,” Wold said. “Our size allows us to quickly adjust to all of the ever-changing wants and needs of customers, and as the world opens back up, we’re continuing to build long-lasting relationships by treating our customers with respect, while offering convenience and really great pizza. Our menu has always been distinctive within the quick-service delivery category, and our personality is distinctive as well — we do things that the other big competitors can’t do. Now, we’re continuing to look for innovative ways to bring new flavors to our consumers.”&nbsp;The investment range for a Toppers Pizza franchise is $314,075–$530,000. The AUV for fiscal year 2020 was $1,030,000+ for stores open five years or more. For more information on franchising with Toppers Pizza, visit: <a href="https://www.toppers.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=toppers-pizza-knows-plant-based-items-are-a-must-have-for-pizza-chains-2716961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.toppers.com/franchise/</a>

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