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Global foodservice growth up nearly 5 percent
May 21, 2014
Global consumer foodservice value increased more than 4.6 percent in 2013, with $2.6 trillion dollars in sales, according to new research from Euromonitor…
read nowRestaurant chains ready to pull the trigger on menu price hikes
May 19, 2014
The majority of America’s chain restaurants held the line on price hikes the first part of the year but plan to start raising them, according to a new survey…
read nowFamilies with kids trimming restaurant visits
May 14, 2014
Restaurant visits by families with kids under the age of 13 have been declining since 2008, according to research from The NPD Group. Families with kids made …
read nowMajority of franchisees now believe social media effectiveness outweighs traditional ads
May 14, 2014
Franchise restaurant operators consider social media reviews and search engine rankings more important than traditional advertising and promotions and more…
read nowMillennials want more involvement in meal preparation
May 7, 2014
The influence of Millennials and the growing Hispanic population in the U.S., along with aging Boomers, will have a major impact on the country's eating…
read nowRestaurant spending up, foot traffic down
May 5, 2014
GE Capital, Franchise Finance just released its 24th annual Chain Restaurant Industry Review, showing an increase in customer spending but a decline in foot…
read nowInfographic: The top 5 places for in-store marketing messages
May 1, 2014
A new restaurant patron survey that identified the most compelling marketing messages and assets to drive repeat business and inspire recommendations found…
read nowRestaurant industry metrics reach 10-month high
May 1, 2014
Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowStudy: Charging for condiments will drive away consumers
April 30, 2014
With pressures from rising food costs, restaurant operators are seeking ways to increase check size without increasing the cost of popular menu items, but…
read nowReport: Snacking now represents half of all eating occasions
April 25, 2014
A new report from The Hartman Group explores the shifts in U.S. food culture, including an increase in snacking, eating on-the-go and eating alone.
read nowConsumer demand increasing for proteins
April 21, 2014
Consumers are saying they want more protein in their diets, however a majority — 71 percent — don't know the recommended daily amount they should be eating.
read nowTechnomic extends restaurant brand tracking tool to reflect blurred channels
April 15, 2014
To keep up with the blurring distinctions between restaurants and retailers, Technomic has expanded its online Consumer Brand Metrics tracking tool to include…
read nowMarch sales rebound doesn't save Q1 for restaurant industry
April 14, 2014
March delivered good news for the restaurant industry once the crippling effect of an unusually cold winter ended. Same-store sales growth was 0.7 percent for…
read nowGluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010
April 11, 2014
According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…
read nowRestaurant industry surpasses pre-recession employment peak
April 7, 2014
More than six years after the start of the Great Recession, the number of private sector jobs finally surpassed its pre-recession peak in March, according to…
read nowHourly wages for summer 2014 foodservice jobs expected to be $10.43
April 3, 2014
Snagajob has announced results from its 2014 Summer Hiring Survey of 250 employers responsible for hiring hourly employees in the retail, hospitality and…
read nowSurvey: Grilled cheese sandwiches not just for kids
April 3, 2014
Research from a new study proves that grilled cheese sandwiches don't just belong in kids' meals. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, Cheeseboy…
read nowAfter 40 years of franchising, Subway remains fastest-growing concept
April 3, 2014
Entrepreneur's 35th annual Franchise 500 list once again featured numerous restaurant brands, with Subway coming in at No. 3, behind leader Anytime Fitness and…
read nowRanch dressing's popularity growing at restaurants
April 1, 2014
Ranch flavor is the top ready-to-use dressing flavor shipped to foodservice outlets, reports The NPD Group. According to a news release, Ranch holds double the…
read nowAdoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries
March 31, 2014
Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…
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