Technomic report sheds new light on Kids' Menus

November 28, 2005

New report features consumer insights from 500 parents of children under 11.

Fast casual restaurants gear up for the holidays

Fast casuals across the nation are gearing up for the holidays this year with delectable dinners and treats for their adoring customers.

Smoking ban linked to reduced heart attacks

November 15, 2005

A study finds that heart attacks fell 27 percent in the 18 months after the city enacted its ban.

Fast Foodz: Salad days are better than ever

Greener menus are sprouting up in America's most popular chains.

World's 1st fair trade certified coffee soda introduced

November 13, 2005

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. recently introduced an exciting alternative to traditional soft drinks.

Young people lead way to cashless society

November 9, 2005

The moment when cash becomes obsolete seems closer than ever, as people increasingly use debit, check and gift cards. How will it change our lives?

Study: Soda may increase high blood pressure risk

November 9, 2005

Drinking coffee doesn't seem to cause long-term high blood pressure, a study suggests. But for some reason, women in the same study who drank sodas did seem to…

Hcareers Sponsors Career Fair at World's Largest Industry Trade Show

November 4, 2005

Dominant job board for the hospitality and restaurant industry asked to headline the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show's Career Fair for a second…

New hot sandwiches go beyond toasted

November 1, 2005

Hot Sandwich connoisseurs have gotten the cold shoulder for a long time. Everywhere they went "hot" always seemed to mean "toasted." That's all changed. Now…

What's cookin' at Papa John's?

November 1, 2005

Mmm, something smells good over at pizza maker Papa John's (Nasdaq: PZZA).

Zagat releases 2006 America's Top Restaurants Survey

October 27, 2005

Covering 1,352 Eateries in 41 Cities as Americans Dine Out and Spend More; East Coast Diners are the Best Tippers, Despite Myriad Complaints About Service…

They're Still Shopping

October 17, 2005

  S&P's Thomas Graves expects Americans to moderate their spending next year, but he still sees good bets among consumer discretionary stocks.

Muy Caliente – Hispanic is booming in the U.S.

The explosion of growth experienced by the Hispanic food segment has never been equaled by any other demographic group.

New Menus Causing Calorie Sticker Shock

December 20, 2004

For the past year, many of the nation's chain restaurants have trumpeted their efforts to give consumers helpful details about the food they serve - from…

Curbside is catching on

November 28, 2004

Upscale restaurants say the take-it-out-to-your-car service is catching on.

Raving Brands bucking trend in Fast Casual segment

November 19, 2004

ATLANTA, Nov 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Raving Brands, a pacesetter of fast casual concepts, has a message for the food and beverage industry - "The demise…

Battle for dieters' attention just beginning according to latest IRI research

August 29, 2004

Despite Recent Media Claims That Carb-Cutting is Declining, Store Sales Trends Show Growth; Naturally Low-Carb Products Achieving Largest Gains.

Restaurant prices might be going up

April 13, 2004

Restaurants across the nation are under intense pressure to raise menu prices as their supply costs soar - notably for chicken, the wholesale price of which…

Fast-casual chains cook up consumer loyalty

September 29, 2003

A consumer research study on fast-food restaurants shows that the American public continues to be most satisfied with specialized regional chains, including…

Technomic Information Services' public chain company restaurant report

July 22, 2003

Solid 2002 performance among 89 leading u.s. chain restaurant companies.