Global Pantry Explore a World of Ingredients Roll out globally-inspired flavors in your operation through a carefully-curated set of ingredients and spice recommendations with the all-new Global Pantry program. Our demographics are constantly evolving, and so should our menus. We’re not chasing trends or “freestyling” global cuisine. The Global Pantry program is designed to help teams explore global flavors confidently, respectfully, and consistently, creating experiences that feel exciting for guests and achievable for operators.
THE GOAL IS SIMPLE: create engaging guest experiences, thoughtfully introduce authentic new flavors, and drive consistency across our business through approachable execution.
HOW IT’S DONE CREATE CONSISTENCY ACROSS ACCOUNTS Global Pantry provides a shared framework for execution, helping teams deliver cohesive experiences while still allowing flexibility at the local level. By focusing on a small pantry of versatile ingredients, teams can build multiple menu applications without unnecessary complexity.
AUTHENTICITY WITH ACCOUNTABILITY Authenticity is not about replicating every traditional technique. It’s about respecting the ingredients, flavors, and cultural roots that define a cuisine. If we feature a cuisine, we should represent it thoughtfully: •
Use foundational ingredients with purpose
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Maintain the integrity of the flavor profile
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Avoid unnecessary fusion or watered-down interpretations
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Respect the culture rather than appropriating it
For example, ingredients like gochujang, kimchi, chili crisp, harissa, and curry pastes are not trends in Korean cuisine—they are deeply rooted in culinary traditions and deserve intentional use. Our goal is to honor the cuisine while making it accessible and executable at scale.
BUILD CONFIDENCE THROUGH SIMPLICITY Keep execution focused. Consistency and authenticity are more important than overly ambitious menus. Look for ways to maximize ingredients across multiple applications. For example, you could utilize the following ingredients several ways in a Korean concept: •
Gochujang sauce: bowls, proteins, fried rice
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Kimchi: toppings, sides, fried rice
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Chili oil: finishing element across menu platforms
DRIVE EXCITEMENT
Create awareness around the experience through café signage, digital communication, sampling opportunities, and team engagement. Global flavors should feel exciting, approachable, and discoverable for guests.
TRAIN YOUR TEAM
Ensure frontline teams understand the featured flavors, ingredients, and talking points so they can confidently communicate the experience to guests.