Discover Allergen Friendly Restaurants

The number of national and regional chain restaurants around the world that cater to those with food allergies and sensitivities is continuing to expand.  For a list of allergen friendly restaurants and their websites, click a restaurant category below:

• Fast Food Chains
• Bakeries & Cafes
  

Key Factors Driving Growth of Allergen Friendly Restaurants

Based upon the cutting edge Global Market Research conducted by AllergyFree Passport, we believe the dramatic growth in allergen friendly restaurants is due to five key factors:

1. 62% of the eating establishments consider gluten and allergen-free customers to be a new & profitable market.
2. Majority of food service providers are experiencing a growing demand for special dietary meals from guests.
3. 92% of allergen-free guests will return frequently to the same eating establishment after a positive eating out experience.
4. There are significant business opportunities for increased revenues from repeat and loyal customers when food service professionals ‘get it’ and customers feel safe.  Increased awareness of food allergies, intolerances and celiac / coeliac disease are driving more restaurants to request that guests notify them of any food concerns.

Points to Remember with Allergen Friendly Restaurants

Individuals need to remember that even if the restaurant chain offers an allergen chart or an allergen-free menu, they still need to ask the right questions and review their meal to ensure safe allergen free eating experiences.

Having to following a special diet increases the level of complexity involved in ordering meals outside the home.  We need to arm ourselves with the knowledge needed to safely eat allergen-free in any restaurant.

Knowing what ingredients and food preparation techniques are safe, what questions to ask the staff and what modifications can be made empowers us to have to safe and enjoyable eating experiences.

It’s all about education, preparation and communication.  The more you know, the easier it is to dine out safely and put the control back in your hands as a customer even if the restaurant offers an allergen chart or an allergen free menu!

Additional Resources & Databases

• Checklists for How to Eat Out Allergen Free
• Chef Dining Cards for Global Travel
• Let’s Eat Out! Book Series
• iEatOut & iCanEat OnTheGo iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad Apps

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