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How businesses will use online customer feedback in 2013
January 4, 2013
Savvy companies will use location-specific social reviews and alerts to quickly pinpoint trouble spots and react in a way best suited to deliver the best…
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Consumers redefining 'healthy eating' at restaurants
January 4, 2013
As consumers become more health conscious, their perceptions of what is considered "healthy eating" at restaurants are changing. According to new research from…
read nowFitch: Stable outlook for US fast casuals, QSRs
January 2, 2013
The credit outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry remains stable for 2013, as restaurants adjust operating and financial strategies to manage challenging…
read nowNRA: Restaurant operators still uncertain about economy despite higher November same-store sales
December 31, 2012
Buoyed by positive same-store sales and customer traffic results, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose in November.…
read nowResearch group lists mini meals as a top 2013 trend
December 27, 2012
The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research group, has released its second annual forecast of health-related trends that consumers are expected…
read nowChinese consumers warming up to coffee trend
December 21, 2012
New research from Mintel unveils an increase in café culture in the China market, which has provided an impetus for coffee retails to plan expansions there.
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Commentary: Rising consumer interest in food makes 2013 look prosperous
December 20, 2012
People will find ways to discuss, experiment and dabble in the world of food, no matter what their financial situation.
read nowChina's restaurant visits up by double digits in Q3
December 20, 2012
The NPD Group just released its third quarter global restaurant industry report, which reflects each's geography's economy. For example, during Q3, China…
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Restaurants score high on list of top franchises
December 18, 2012
The results of this year's list show that franchising is on the upswing after several tough years.
read nowDinner daypart traffic down across restaurant segments
December 18, 2012
A promising start to 2012 for U.S. restaurant traffic was followed by slow spring and summer quarters. The result is a lackluster, yet stable industry…
read nowCheers: NRA, Technomic partner to share latest trends in alcohol
December 18, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has partnered with Technomic to provide restaurant operators with information about how they can add adult beverages to…
read nowQuick-service brands score high for value perception
December 18, 2012
A new study from HuffPost Food and YouGov BrandIndex showcases consumers' perception of American restaurant chains (130 brands were included). The polling data…
read nowSurvey: CFOs expect growth, technology investments in 2013
December 17, 2012
A majority of the 200 U.S.-based chief financial officers and senior finance executives surveyed said they plan to invest in their companies to drive growth in…
read nowMillennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends
December 11, 2012
Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…
read nowRestaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013
December 10, 2012
While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…
read nowTechnomic outlines restaurant visit drivers
December 5, 2012
Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions.
read nowRestaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
November 30, 2012
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowTechnomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013
November 30, 2012
Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:
read nowMenu trend to watch for in 2013: Eggs
November 28, 2012
The American Egg Board and NPD Group predicted the top egg trends for 2013, including a continued growth in egg supply at quick-service restaurants, buoyed by…
read nowBurke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs
November 27, 2012
The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free…
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