By Sammy Bredar, Provisioner Online

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Beef demand remains strong, but high costs are leading consumers and operators alike to explore more value-added products. The cheesesteak is gaining particularly strong attention in the food industry, with large brands like Arby’s and Little Caesars introducing new cheesesteak offerings. Family-owned, Philadelphia-based meat processor Philly’s Best Steak Co. finds that the cheesesteak is no longer a regional or fast-casual staple, but is rather on track to becoming "the next burger": customizable, versatile and convenient.

To further explore the popularity and future for cheesesteaks among both consumers and operators, The National Provisioner spoke with Zafeiris Akranis, president of Philly’s Best Steak Co.

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