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It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, that’s especially true today.

WHY?

  • » Breakfast traffic has increased 7% in the past year.1
  • » On weekdays 20% of consumers always or often eat breakfast away from home, increasing to 33.7% on weekends. 2

EGGS ARE A NATURAL AT BREAKFAST

  • » Eggs are the leading protein for the fast-growing breakfast daypart.
    • » Eggs are demanded by a 2-1 margin. 3
  • » Eggs are an all-natural protein source, containing the highest-quality protein of any food.
  • » Only Eggs offer such a wide variety of low food cost and high profit margin menu options.
  • » Egg sandwiches are a popular breakfast menu item and will continue to grow in popularity.
    • » They offer convenience and portability.

Eggs are the ideal way to increase your bottom line by growing your breakfast business! So take full advantage of your breakfast opportunity - with Eggs!

1 The NPD Group/CREST - Quarter End August '07
2 Restaurants & Institutions, 2008 New American Diner Study
3 Technomic, Inc., 2007 Breakfast Category Report