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Quick-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…
read nowTechnomic predicts five UK restaurant trends
November 27, 2012
Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to…
read nowFranchise sector experiences modest growth
November 21, 2012
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International…
read nowTechnomic makes 2013 restaurant trend predictions
November 19, 2012
Foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has released its list of 2013 trend predictions. These insights are based on site visits evaluating the…
read nowStudy finds high customer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
November 16, 2012
Many chains, including Starbucks, Panera and McDonald's, have already begun posting nutritional information on their menus, well ahead of the Affordable Care…
read nowNPD: Consumers with healthier eating habits snack more
November 12, 2012
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the more consumers snack, the healthier their eating behaviors, according to The NPD Group, a market research company. NPD's…
read nowRestaurants try to balance Millennial trends with other segments
November 7, 2012
According to a new report from market research firm Technomic, restaurant operators are increasingly tasked with making a connection to the influential…
read nowChipotle gets crafty with beer
November 2, 2012
Several Chipotle locations are adding craft beer to their menus. The chain has already been serving Mexican and Latin American imports along with more common…
read nowFamous Dave's launches fast casual concept
November 1, 2012
Famous Dave's of America, the Minneapolis-based, 186-unit full-service barbecue and restaurant concept, is rolling out its first fast casual unit -- Famous…
read nowDespite softer September sales, restaurant operators more optimistic
October 31, 2012
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…
read nowRestaurant consumers increasingly interested in technology
October 31, 2012
Consumers are increasingly interested in technology amenities when dining out, even though restaurants' incorporation of such amenities is slow.
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