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Bread carriers help operators stand out in the crowded sandwich space
Away-from-home sandwich purchases are up because of consumer demand for lower prices, more variety, fresher and healthier items and flexible portions. -
Data shows an increase in beer prices at restaurants
New research from Restaurant Sciences LLC, an independent firm that tracks food and beverage product sales in North America, shows that high-volume and sub-premium beers have experienced a price jump … -
Breakfast sandwich offerings on the rise
According to market research firm Technomic, breakfast sandwich appearances on chain restaurant menus increased 8.1 percent during the early part of the year as compared to last year. Technomic's … -
Restaurant job seekers turning to mobile devices
New data from Snagajob, an hourly employment marketplace, shows that mobile job searches have increased by 95 percent in the past year. The data is part of Snagajob's second "Counter Intelligence … -
Report: Consumers want clean restaurants with menu variety
According to a new report from Mintel; cleanliness (96 percent), menu selection and variety (94 percent) and comfortable seating (91 percent) are the most important attributes for consumers planning …1 comment -
Survey: Internal promotion popular in hourly marketplace
According to an online survey from Snagajob, an hourly employment marketplace for job seekers and employers, 80 percent of companies surveyed have a policy to review current staff for open positions … -
80 million Americans expected to dine out for Mother's Day
New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that more than 25 percent of American adults will celebrate Mother's Day by dining out, and nearly one in 10 will rely on restaurant … -
Report: Many restaurant diners loyal without promotions
More than 40 percent of consumers say they are loyal to their favorite restaurants and will go there whether or not it has a promotion, reports The NPD Group. And although there are still more than …1 comment -
Menu price survey now open to support NRA Educational Foundation
SpenDifference, a supply chain co-op, has launched its latest menu price survey open to chain restaurants. The 12-question survey is designed for chains that operate at least 10 units in the U.S … -
Restaurant operators optimistic about sales growth
Buoyed by positive sales results and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose above 100 in March. The RPI … -
Food trucks: Full speed ahead or already yielding?
Industry experts debate the staying power of the restaurants on wheels.1 comment- Cary Stemle -
Study: Consumers want e-commerce, loyalty options from restaurants
A new survey from EMN8 shows that consumers want the option of ordering food online from their favorite QSRs. The survey was conducted online nationwide by Harris Interactive on behalf of EMN8 from … -
High unemployment affecting Hispanic Americans' restaurant visits
Although total U.S. restaurant visits were up 1 percent in 2012, visits by the fastest growing demographic were down by 86 million, or 1 percent. According to The NPD Group, steep declines in visits … -
Good news: Restaurant sales, unit growth, financing up
Total unit growth for the Top 100 restaurant chains was 1.8 percent in 2012, the highest since 2007.1 comment -
How will fast casual restaurants adopt digital signage and digital menu boards?
FastCasual.com sister site DigitalSignageToday.com is preparing this year's edition of its "Digital Signage Future Trends" report, and needs your input to let the digital signage industry know how … -
Restaurants brace for busy Mother's Day
Restaurant operators had best show their 'A game' on May 12. A new Technomic poll found that more than half of consumers plan to take their moms out to eat that day in celebration of Mother's Day … -
Study: Restaurants the most searched industry on mobile devices
Restaurants are the most searched industry by consumers through both mobile applications and browsers, according to a new study from SinglePlatform at Constant Contact and research firm Chadwick … -
Franchising industry experiences growth for third consecutive month
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchising industry, increased by 0.3 percent in March, boosted by modest improvements in labor market indicators and … -
Genghis Grill grows revenue by collecting customer feedback via mobile
The chain used a solution from Improving Restaurants to attract repeat customers.3 comments- Cherryh Butler -
Adult-only restaurant visits up for the first time in four years
According to new research from The NPD Group, adult-only restaurant visits increased by 1 percent in 2012, the first time in four years this category grew. Total restaurant traffic also rose 1 …
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