Millennials are weird. They actually want their food to be … healthy.
Even when it comes to fast food, studies show it's a generation that, by and large, values quality over price and convenience, and they're willing to pay a little extra for a burrito made with organic ingredients.
So long as it still tastes good.
Restaurants, despite an increase in operational costs, are paying closer attention to ingredients and origin — which is to say that people are still hungry for fried chicken, just so long as the chicken was happy.
Roaming freely. Preferably on a range.
In fact, a 2014 Consumer Reports reader survey found that when it comes to overall satisfaction, some of the traditional big names in the fast- and low-end food markets are struggling to keep up with more progressive competitors.
For example, Chipotle and In-N-Out scored higher with consumers than Taco Bell and McDonald's.
The same trends are being seen in more upscale establishments, where restaurants feel that consumers will gladly pay a little more to feel good about their meal.
Watch the video to hear more thoughts on healthy and organic food from the hosts of "Restaurant Startup."
Tune in to "Restaurant Startup," Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNBC, to watch entrepreneurs compete for the backing of the show's celebrity restaurateurs.