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Restaurant 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…
read nowRestaurant category media spend up 5.2 percent in 2013
March 31, 2014
Expenditures for the 10 largest advertising categories grew 1.8 percent in 2013 and reached $88,334.1 million, led by retail. According to a news release from…
read nowFebruary restaurant sales up despite challenging weather
March 31, 2014
Although challenging weather conditions in many parts of the country continued to impact customer traffic in February, the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowAmidst tighter competition, c-store visits decline
March 27, 2014
Although a number of c-stores have enhanced their food offerings to compete with limited-service concepts, a tightened grip on consumer spending and a…
read now'Social responsibility' important factor for restaurant consumers
March 27, 2014
Consumers want to be more informed of the food they are eating and the way in which an operator or supplier is growing or preparing their food, according to…
read nowAsian, bakery-café and coffee segments leading restaurant growth
March 24, 2014
The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.5-percent annual sales increase in 2013, a decline from 4.9 percent the prior year.
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