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Bakery cafe category expected to grow over next 5 years
October 9, 2013
The Bakery Cafe industry is heating up as consumers warm to the idea of moderately priced, high-quality menu offerings, accrding to a new report from…
read nowReport: Desserts making a comeback
October 4, 2013
The definition of dessert is broadening to include snack options inbetween meals, a trend which has led to the increase in dessert consumption. According to…
read nowDespite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading
October 1, 2013
Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…
read nowRetail prepared foods cannibalizing QSR lunch visits
September 27, 2013
Restaurants compete most heavily with retail stores for prepared food orders during the dinner and snacking dayparts, but the strongest visit growth for retail…
read nowStudy: Americans spend nearly $1,000 annually to lunch out
September 26, 2013
A new survey by Visa reveals that Americans dine out for lunch about twice a week, spending an average of $10 per outing, or $936 a year.
read nowCanadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent
September 26, 2013
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…
read nowForecast calls for big jump in seasonal hiring
September 23, 2013
According to the sixth-annual survey commissioned by Snagajob, more holiday seasonal jobs should be available this year compared to last year.
read nowConsumers rank most-trusted restaurant review sites
September 19, 2013
According to a new study from Maritz Research, one in four consumers believe the information available on restaurant ratings sites is unfair, and many have…
read nowFranchisee optimism dampened by regulations, healthcare costs
September 18, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released results from the 3rd Quarter Franchise Forecast for 2013 and Annual Franchise Business Leader Survey. They…
read nowCustomization leading to fast casual growth, access to capital
September 17, 2013
Customization has been key to the success of fast casual restaurants, according to a report, "2013 Restaurant Sector Update," that found that large and middle…
read nowLimited-service restaurants driving foodservice disposables growth
September 17, 2013
U.S. demand for foodservice disposables is expected to approach $20 billion in 2017, according to www.rnrmarketresearch.com. Growth will be driven by…
read nowRestaurant traffic slightly up in Q2
September 17, 2013
U.S. restaurant traffic increased by 1 percent in the second calendar quarter of 2013, compared to same quarter last year, while consumer spending, driven…
read now5 ways technology is transforming dining experiences in the UK
September 11, 2013
PaymentSense, a United Kingdom-based card payment and EPoS provider, has compiled a list of some of the ways technology is being used to keep restaurant…
read nowDownload free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'
September 11, 2013
Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this webinar — "5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual More Than…
read nowReport analyzing fast food industry now available
September 9, 2013
Packaged Facts has released its latest analysis of the fast food restaurant industry, focusing on the quick-service, fast casual, and snack and beverage…
read nowRestaurant sales, traffic soften in July
September 3, 2013
As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators' dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowJapan's economic recovery leading to more restaurant visits, spending
August 28, 2013
Japan's economic recovery after a downturn in the last quarter of 2012, has spurred an increase in restaurant visits and spending greater than any other global…
read nowGrowth of fast casual chains increase by 7%
August 26, 2013
Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo., is the U.S. metro area with the most fast casual chain units per resident, according to the latest restaurant census conducted by…
read nowAnalysts report above-average meat and dairy prices
August 23, 2013
Analysts with Great American Group Inc. have reported that pricing for meats and dairy products remains higher than average. The trend reflects the continued…
read nowStudy: Deal-seeking behavior has become ingrained
August 22, 2013
Recent research from Technomic shows that Internet deal sites have become a common go-to for consumers, who are looking to stretch every dollar. But when it…
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