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Poll: Hourly employers optimistic about hiring outlook
June 14, 2012
While private employers added a disappointing 82,000 jobs in May, employers that are part of hourly employment network Snagajob, are "optimistic" when asked…
read nowMild winter lifts U.S. restaurant visits
June 6, 2012
Motivated by mild winter weather, consumers increased their visits to restaurants and other commercial foodservice outlets by 1 percent in the first quarter of…
read nowSandwich sales, segment on the rise
June 1, 2012
More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…
read nowNRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive
May 30, 2012
The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…
read nowMajority of restaurateurs and chefs fail celiac test
May 25, 2012
Chefs and restaurateurs lack a fundamental understanding of gluten-free protocols, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a…
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Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year
May 22, 2012
Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research…
read nowStudy: American dining out habits changing
May 16, 2012
A recent study by Harris Interactive measured how much Americans are dining out to gauge whether or not economic recovery is occurring.
read nowReport: Restaurant sales up slightly in April
May 13, 2012
Following two months of disappointing declines, industry performance improved slightly in April as same-store sales returned to positive territory while guest…
read nowStudy: Millennials want emotional connections with brands
May 11, 2012
A new study by Technomic unveils what millennials (ages 19-34) look for in their dining experiences.
read nowStudy: Online marketing helps restaurants personalize offers
May 9, 2012
Restaurants use online and email marketing to provide consumers the personalized offers they prefer, according to new research by the National Restaurant…
read nowCaribou Coffee launches new sparkling teas and juice
May 2, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of six new sparkling teas and juices made with premium, all-natural ingredients. Exclusive to…
read nowBurger 21 goes gluten-free
May 1, 2012
Burger 21, a concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., kicks off Celiac Awareness Month by introducing a gluten-free menu in…
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Market Force study shows companies wield social media influence
April 30, 2012
Social media posts by businesses influence consumers’ buying decisions as much as their friends’ posts do, according to a new study from Market Force…
read nowRestaurant industry turns in strongest post-recession quarter
April 30, 2012
Driven by solid same-store sales and traffic results and an increasingly bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowOrganic industry grew nearly 10 percent in 2011
April 26, 2012
The U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales.
read nowStarbucks listed on EPA's Top 50 green organizations
April 24, 2012
Starbucks (No. 8) is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership organizations voluntarily…
read nowFranchise lending on a steady upswing
April 17, 2012
Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise…
read nowChina leads global foodservice market recovery
April 17, 2012
Despite a continuously unpredictable global economy, there was a slight recovery for the global foodservice markets in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to…
read nowHealthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals
April 9, 2012
As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up…
read nowNew Einstein Bros. location first to serve dinner
April 5, 2012
Local husband and wife team, Jon and Yvonne Kidder, have opened the newest Einstein Bros. Bagels location in Farragut, Tenn. It is the chain's first location…
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