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Consumers showing less concern about sodium intake
July 14, 2014
New research from The NPD Group finds that U.S. consumers are less concerned about their sodium intake than they were a few years ago. This data comes as the…
read nowChicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage
July 10, 2014
Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…
read nowC-store traffic gets a lift from foodservice offerings
July 7, 2014
Adding even more pressure to the increasingly competitive restaurant industry, convenience stores are getting a bump from consumers seeking out foodservice…
read nowRestaurant industry adds 173K in first six months of 2014
July 7, 2014
Last week’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the national economy adding a net 288,000 jobs in June on a seasonally-adjusted basis. This…
read nowFoodservice trends: What is the next Sriracha?
July 3, 2014
Technomic has identified trends emerging for the second half of 2014, including hot peppers and sauces beyond Sriracha, barbecue flavors in QSR handhelds, and…
read nowReport: Dessert opportunities abound in QSR
July 3, 2014
A new report from Food Genius, titled “Icing on the Cake – Desserts” shows that desserts are available at nearly 70 percent of restaurant locations in the U.S.
read nowFoodservice operators predict spike in sales in 2014
July 3, 2014
WeiserMazars LLP, an accounting, tax and advisory services firm, has published its second annual U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Study, which found that…
read nowMustard tops list of most favored hot dog toppings
July 3, 2014
Mustard tops the list of most popular complements to hot dogs, according to sales data from JJ's Red Hots.
read nowRestaurant industry health and outlook hits a two-year peak
June 30, 2014
Driven by stronger sales and traffic levels and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…
read nowFoodservice packaging providers expect volume growth for limited-service concepts
June 30, 2014
According to an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers…
read nowReport: 93% of restaurant chains plan to raise menu prices
June 30, 2014
This year's unexpected food cost increases will likely to force chain restaurants to raise menu prices even as competition gets tighter. A new report from…
read nowPanera leads staggering fast casual growth in Canadian market
June 27, 2014
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains achieved $29.2 billion in sales last year, accounting for approximately 60 percent of the country’s total restaurant…
read nowDistrict of Columbia bans polystyrene food, beverage containers
June 26, 2014
The Washington Post reports that Washington, D.C. lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban the use of plastic-foam food and drink containers by 2016. Polystyrene foam…
read nowFledgling Russian foodservice market posts strong Q1
June 25, 2014
Great Britain led the developed markets in foodservice traffic gains and the fledgling Russian foodservice market continued to increase consumer visits in the…
read nowSurvey indicates further consolidation in the food industry
June 25, 2014
In light of recent intentions by Tyson to acquire Hillshire Brands, a new survey conducted by just-food.com indicates that half of international food industry…
read nowWorld Cup is a windfall for Buffalo Wild Wings, other sports bars and restaurants
June 25, 2014
Thanks the FIFA World Cup, Buffalo Wild Wings is seeing a surge in business that's likely to continue until the tournament wraps up on July 13, according to a…
read nowWinter weather dampens restaurant industry forecast
June 24, 2014
Following lackluster Q1 results, largely weather-related, Technomic now estimates 3 percent industry growth for 2014, a decline from its initial annual…
read nowFDA to pressure restaurants to reduce sodium levels
June 23, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration last week announced it was preparing voluntary guidelines for the food industry to lower sodium levels. FDA Commissioner…
read nowFranchise Assoc. CEO: Economy is on track to full recovery
June 20, 2014
Franchising growth is expected to grow significantly this year, according to new reports. FRANdata, which has been analyzing franchising activity for more than…
read nowBreakfast drives 6 percent increase in bacon servings
June 18, 2014
Americans’ love affair with bacon isn’t showing any signs of fading. According to new research from The NPD Group, U.S. consumers ate about 1.1 billion…
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