The Power of Ranch

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Did you know that a plumber from Alaska is responsible for one of the most beloved condiments in the U.S.? 

The story of ranch dressing dates back to the 1940s when Steven Henson thought up the buttermilk and herb concoction. After purchasing the Hidden Valley dude ranch, he started selling his dressing and its popularity grew from there. 

According to a 2021 survey conducted by YouGov, ranch is the most popular salad dressing in the United States, with 51 percent of respondents indicating that they like it.  It's so popular that National Ranch Day is celebrated each March 10. Kevin Bryla, Chief Marketing Officer of SpotOn, points out that small additions like ranch dips can help increase order size and keep restaurants competitive in online orders. 

SpotOn pulled the numbers to see just how much Americans love Ranch — 

2.4 percent of SpotOn restaurant clients have added a “Side of Ranch” to their menu in the last 12 months The Midwest is well known for its love for…