Surlean Blog FEATURED POSTS Pulling Ahead at the Drive-Thru with Technology A dollop, a dip, and a splash: How sauces and condiments can make your restaurant stand out. Browse Topics Announcements Employee Spotlight Food Trends November Plant-Based Quality September Solutions Technology Pulling Ahead at the Drive-Thru with Technology There’s no doubt that the pandemic drove more consumers to get their meals on the go. Drive-thru traffic increased 26 percent in the April, May, and June of 2020 and represented 42 percent of all restaurant traffic during those months. By… Read More A dollop, a dip, and a splash: How sauces and condiments can make your restaurant stand out. When it comes to serving up craveable condiments that differentiate you from your competition, never underestimate the power of natural ingredients and pantry staples. Using them to create signature sauces, spreads and dips is a simple cost-effective way to dial… Read More Employee Spotlight: Karrie Menz, Vice President of QA In the two-and-a-half years Vice President of QA Karrie Menz has been with Surlean Foods, she has been exceeding expectations and working tirelessly to advance the company’s strong food safety culture. She oversees quality assurance activities at both the Dallas… Read More Birria is the next big thing going viral and going on menus We all want to have some fun with our food, and with birria, it’s easy to have a good time. It’s the next new food trend that’s captured public imagination and gained attention on TikTok, where it’s been dipped and… Read More Employee Spotlight: Clancy Hall, Director of Operations Director of Operations Clancy Hall has been leaving his mark on the Dallas facility since August 2018. In his several years with the company, he’s been committed to overseeing the day-to-day operations of every department. Clancy is responsible for every… Read More The stage is set. It’s time to take your menu on world tour. After a year spent social distancing, people everywhere are looking forward to an enjoyable return to in-person dining. Consumers are hungry for novel tastes and flavor experiences. With more information available at the click of button than ever before, consumers… Read More Demand for plant-based proteins has taken root More than ever before, Americans are considering the healthful impact of their choices when deciding where to dine. Whether it’s for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, they’re ordering menu items featuring plant-based alternatives. In a survey conducted by the International… Read More Employee Spotlight: Tera LeGrand, Senior Food Scientist Product development starts with ideas and inspirations, knowledge of industry trends, top-quality scientific resources and Senior Food Scientist, Tera LeGrand. She goes to work every day to cook up the innovative foods that customers place on their menus. The process… Read More Congratulations Daryl Scott! We are pleased to announce the promotion of Daryl Scott to the position of Chief Executive Officer for Surlean Foods. Daryl began working in the business at a young age, supporting the family business. He is a third-generation family member… Read More See into the Future: Preview the Popular Trends of 2021 Everyone is pivoting in 2021. Across the changing landscape of our lives, everything is becoming more digital and more customizable. As our daily routines change, it’s only natural that our dining and dietary tastes change, too. Glimpses of future trends… Read More Load More 2001 S. Laredo St. San Antonio, TX 78207 © 2021 Surlean Foods