Why might Egg Rolls or Crab Rangoon win in a measure of 'highest number of separate transaction tickets'?

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Appetizers often win because they appear on the highest number of separate transaction tickets as add-ons.

If the metric for the 'most ordered dish' shifts from total weight or volume of a main course to frequency of appearance on order slips, appetizers gain a significant advantage. Items such as Egg Rolls and Crab Rangoon are ubiquitous accompaniments, often added to nearly every transaction regardless of the main entree selected. For instance, if 90% of customers add an egg roll to their order while only 30% order a specific main dish like Sweet and Sour Pork, the appetizer will technically be ordered more frequently across the customer base.

Why might Egg Rolls or Crab Rangoon win in a measure of 'highest number of separate transaction tickets'?

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