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Snagajob report shows 114 percent jump in mobile job searches
August 7, 2013
Snagajob released its quarterly report of job seeker activity based on data captured from its website. The report notes that adults under 25 are more active in…
read nowReport: Consumers want to indulge when eating out
August 6, 2013
Despite efforts to get U.S. consumers to eat healthier at restaurants, just 24 percent say they eat healthy when they dine out, while more than half of…
read nowStudy: Latinos' food purchases driven by family experience
August 1, 2013
A new study called The Multi-Cultural Latino Consumer finds that though Latinos are far from homogenous, diverse segments overall stay true to significant…
read nowRestaurant operators remain optimistic about sales growth
July 31, 2013
As a result of positive sales and traffic and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowU.S. restaurant count up 0.5 percent over last year
July 31, 2013
There were 3,045 more restaurants in the U.S. in Spring 2013 than there were in Spring 2012, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…
read nowTechnomic: Is 'made-to-order pizza 'the next 'better burger?'
July 30, 2013
The fast casual segment has already launched numerous winning concepts, from the so-called "better burger" chains to build-your-own salad restaurants. And…
read nowZaxby's ranked as fast casual's 'most craveable restaurant'
July 29, 2013
Zaxby's is "the most craveable" fast casual restaurant in America, according to a recent study published by Technomic, a market research firm specializing in…
read nowReport: Pork market expected to improve
July 26, 2013
Rabobank has published a new report on the global pork industry, forecasting an improved market, but later and with lower prices than previously expected.
read nowCravings, customization driving higher burger consumption
July 26, 2013
According to new research from Technomic, consumers are eating burgers more often than ever before.
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Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31
July 26, 2013
CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.
read nowNRA member testifies before Congress over Health Care Law challenges
July 23, 2013
Testifying on behalf of the National Restaurant Association today, Jamie Richardson of White Castle System Inc. called on Congress to address challenges facing…
read nowReport: Franchise industry job creation jumps by nearly 9K in June
July 18, 2013
According to the ADP National Franchise Report, the franchising industry added 27,910 jobs in June, well above the 19,160 jobs created in May. This report from…
read nowSurvey: Majority of U.S. travelers dine out 10-plus times on vacation
July 18, 2013
Travel website TripAdvisor has released results from its dining out survey of more than 1,600 U.S. respondents, revealing that more than half (52 percent) eat…
read nowGrubHub reports growth in Pakistani, African and Halal cuisine
July 17, 2013
GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, has released new data that reveals year-over-year growth in nontraditional ethnic cuisine orders.
read nowReport: Restaurants expected to lose market share to retail meals
July 16, 2013
Home meal replacements or prepared foods from supermarkets, drug stores and other retail outlets will continue to capture share of the meal/snacks market by…
read nowReport: June restaurant sales flat
July 12, 2013
Black Box Intelligence and People Report released the Restaurant Industry Snapshot for June this week, reporting flat sales during the month, after three…
read nowRegistration open for free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'
July 11, 2013
Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this exclusive webinar — 5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual…
read nowStudy: Craveable menu items drive customer loyalty
July 10, 2013
Craveability is a major purchase driver for restaurants, with 83 percent of consumers saying that cravings are a main reason they purchase food away from home…
read nowSurvey: Restaurant salaries on the rise
July 9, 2013
Salaries for restaurant hourly and corporate positions are on the rise, according to the 2013 Corporate Compensation and Benefits survey conducted by People…
read nowFastCasual.com wants YOU
July 8, 2013
There's still time for restaurant operators to weigh in on industry trends and how they manage and operate their businesses. FastCasual.com is gathering data…
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