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Corporate spending at restaurants jumps 7.1% in Q3
December 2, 2014
Dinova LLC reported today that overall restaurant spending by its corporate clients grew 7.1 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2014. The total…
read nowLower gas prices yield higher restaurant traffic, sales in October
December 1, 2014
The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index posted solid gains in October, driven in large part to falling gas prices.
read nowBurger 21, zpizza rank high on franchising list
November 26, 2014
Franchiserankings.com, a provider of reviews and ratings on franchises, has released its top 10 best food franchises for the month of November.
read nowRestaurants' commitment to sustainability influencing younger customers
November 26, 2014
New research from Packaged Facts finds that sustainability initiatives are increasingly important to restaurant consumers. According to the Future of…
read nowWebinar will tackle 'Hot or Not' trends for employers
November 25, 2014
How much will big data cost in 2015? How can restaurants mitigate rising costs and increasingly competitive labor markets?
read nowConsumer confidence grows, but costs pressure profits
November 24, 2014
Despite increased consumer confidence, increased costs -- beef is up 39 percent -- are making it tough for restaurants to earn a profit.
read nowBusiness diners spend 6% more than leisure diners
November 24, 2014
Concur, a provider of spend management solutions, has released an analysis showing the habits of business diners and their benefits to restaurant…
read nowDomestic tea sales jump 6%
November 21, 2014
According to new research from the American Botanical Council, sales of loose, bagged, concentrated and herbal tea in the US increased by 5.9 percent in 2013…
read now30% of holiday shoppers plan to pay with mobile wallet
November 20, 2014
More than 40 percent of holiday shoppers intend to use mobile payments at coffee shops and fast food restaurants.
read nowReport: Consumers plan to spend more at restaurants in '15
November 19, 2014
According to a new report on the state of the American consumer released today by the National Restaurant Association, although a majority of American…
read nowChocolate companies warn of an impending shortage
November 18, 2014
Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…
read nowAsian concepts poised for high unit growth this year
November 18, 2014
New data from Technomic forecasts a 2.3-percent unit growth rate over 2013 among the 500 largest US restaurant chains.
read nowNRA report: Millennials spend higher proportions on food than families
November 14, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has published its newest edition of its Consumer Spending in Restaurants report. The report was last published in 2009 and…
read nowStudy: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands
November 12, 2014
New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…
read nowMilitary veterans gravitating to franchising careers
November 11, 2014
More than 50,000 veterans have found employment in the franchise industry within the past year and more than 400 veterans have become local franchise business…
read nowAmericans' eating out habits drop to slowest pace since 1993
November 10, 2014
Americans are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, reports The NPD Group. The market research firm just released its 29th annual Eating…
read nowTechnomic spots five 2015 food trends for Canadian restaurants
November 10, 2014
Technomic is forecasting slimmed-down menu boards, competitive threats from retail, a surge in tea and more for Canadian markets in 2015.
read nowCIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality
November 6, 2014
The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…
read nowMore UK restaurant consumers seeking alternative diets
November 6, 2014
Technomic has released its top five trend predictions for the United Kingdom foodservice market moving into 2015. They are listed as follows:
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No traffic, no problem: Starbucks plans to take the coffee to the customer in 2015
October 31, 2014
Consumers are staying away from brick and mortar stores in favor of online shopping, slowing traffic growth in Starbucks' stores. Starbucks is navigating the…
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