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Survey of small businesses shows continued concern over Obamacare costs
December 12, 2013
Small business owners are worried about the impact the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, will have on their business operations, according to a recent survey…
read nowEuromonitor releases list of top 5 non-alcoholic beverage trends
December 10, 2013
Market Research Company Euromonitor International has released a new e-book identifying the top five non-alcoholic drink trends in 15 countries throughout…
read nowYogurt now a double-digit growth category for foodservice operators
December 9, 2013
Per capita yogurt consumption has more than doubled over the decade, and now nearly one in three individuals eats yogurt, according to the NPD Group's ongoing…
read nowRestaurant job growth outpacing overall economy
December 9, 2013
The National Restaurant Association's Chief Economist Bruce Grindy analyzed the recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and found that the…
read nowAsian Americans a growth opportunity for businesses, Nielsen finds
December 6, 2013
Nielsen announced the release of its "Significant, Sophisticated and Savvy: The Asian American Consumer 2013 Report," which offers a look into the purchasing…
read nowWine sales up in limited-service sector
December 5, 2013
Restaurant Sciences LLC, an independent firm that tracks food and beverage product sales throughout the foodservice industry in North America, reported that…
read nowCoffee is key to breakfast daypart opportunities
December 5, 2013
Technomic has published its Breakfast Consumer Trend Report to help foodservice executives understand the latest behaviors, preferences and attitudes of…
read nowChicken is top protein found on sandwiches, wraps
December 5, 2013
Chicken is the most-featured protein on sandwiches and wraps, at 83 and 80 percent, respectively, according to recent research by Food Genius, a…
read nowNominations now open for The Fast Casual Top 100
December 4, 2013
The editors of FastCasual.com are now accepting nominations for The 2014 Fast Casual Top 100.
read nowMillennials driving premium alcohol demand
December 3, 2013
Premium adult beverages are providing momentum to the on-premise channel despite cautious consumers, according to new research from Technomic. Higher-priced…
read nowCampbell's culinary experts predict 2014 food trends
December 3, 2013
Sophisticated sweets, savory yogurt and bolder burgers are just three of the food trends to watch for in 2014 as identified by Campbell's Culinary & Baking…
read nowFitch: Stable credit outlook for U.S. restaurants in 2014
December 3, 2013
The credit outlook for U.S. restaurants should be mostly stable in 2014, despite some weak industry fundamentals, according to a new report published by Fitch…
read nowRestaurant operators bullish about sales growth
December 2, 2013
Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowAdult beverage programs lead to higher restaurant guest satisfaction
November 25, 2013
Beyond building check averages, new data from Technomic reveals that adult beverage programs at chain restaurants also enhance guest satisfaction. In a new…
read nowMore Thanksgiving dinners will include retailer-prepared dishes, survey finds
November 21, 2013
Nearly three out of 10 Americans plan to sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner this year that includes at least one prepared ready-to-eat dish from a retailer…
read nowReport: Fast casuals must offer more value to stay competitive
November 21, 2013
Due to consumers' budgets still being constrained, fast casual restaurants must find a way to provide more value in order to justify higher prices, according…
read nowMillions relying on restaurants on Thanksgiving, Black Friday
November 19, 2013
New research from the National Restaurant Association found that 33 million Americans will rely on restaurants for all or parts of their Thanksgiving…
read nowPapa Murphy's, McAlister's identified by consumers for offering value
November 18, 2013
Data from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics program, which surveys consumers about their most recent restaurant visits, confirms that top-rated restaurant…
read nowFive Canadian restaurant trends for 2014
November 15, 2013
When it comes to eating out, Canadian consumers' foodservice preferences continue to evolve with numerous implications for restaurant operators, according to…
read nowFive UK restaurant trend predictions for 2014
November 13, 2013
Technomic has identified five key trends for 2014 that it expects to play major roles at British restaurants:
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