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Restaurant operators continue to report positive sales, optimism
April 2, 2012
Bolstered by positive same-store sales and traffic results and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowNRA survey shows demand for online, smartphone presence
March 28, 2012
The restaurant industry was one of the first to come back from the recession, and for 2012, the National Restaurant Association's Forecast predicts a record…
read nowReport: Expectations rise for restaurant industry
March 27, 2012
The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…
read nowReport: Soup and salad purchases increase
March 26, 2012
As consumers seek lighter, healthier and more affordable food choices, away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, according to market research…
read nowMintel: Local produce edging out organic in terms of consumer importance
March 21, 2012
According to the latest research data from Mintel, locally purchased fruits and vegetables by grocery stores and restaurants are now more important to…
read nowReport shows a jump in chain restaurant growth
March 20, 2012
The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…
read nowMintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive
March 13, 2012
Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market…
read nowMore consumers heading to restaurants for a snack
March 13, 2012
Consumers are snacking significantly more now than they were two years ago. Almost half (48 percent) of consumers polled say they're now snacking at least…
read nowRestaurant unit count drops in fall 2011
March 12, 2012
The total U.S. restaurant unit count dropped from 587,335 in Fall 2010 to 580,852 in Fall 2011, mostly due to independent restaurant closings. The data…
read nowNRA awards 18 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards
March 8, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the 2012 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize consumable products…
read nowRestaurant operators report positive sales for 8th consecutive month
February 29, 2012
The outlook for the restaurant industry is positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained…
read nowStarbucks earns high customer experience ratings
February 29, 2012
Chick-fil-A and Subway tied with Starbucks to earn the top customer experience ratings in the restaurant industry, out of 17 total chains.
read nowRestaurant beer sales rise nearly 10 percent in 2011
February 29, 2012
The Beer Institute released new data showing that the value of beer sales in restaurants rose more than 9 percent in 2011, totaling about $23.6 billion in…
read nowBen & Jerry's rolls out line of Greek frozen yogurt
February 23, 2012
Ben & Jerry’s has launched a line of four Greek frozen yogurt flavors, staying on trend with the food trend. The four flavors are being released this month…
read nowReport: Soups and salads appearing more on menus
February 13, 2012
Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare, according to new research from Technomic.
read nowReport: Hispanic population growth influencing eating trends
February 7, 2012
The U.S. Census indicates that the Hispanic population is expected to grow 34 percent from 2010 to 2020. Foodservice market research company NPD Group has…
read nowNew Boloco lineup reflects flavors of India
February 1, 2012
The globally inspired menu at Boloco is giving consumers an inside look at the flavors of India with the launch of three new menu items: The Simple Curry and…
read nowMississippi partners with Healthy Dining to launch nutrition program
January 31, 2012
The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association (MHRA) has unveiled an initiative called "Eat Healthy Mississippi" that aims to curb the state's…
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Restaurant performance at highest level in six years
January 31, 2012
Fueled by solid same-store sales and traffic results and a bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowEinstein Bros. tests kettle-style bagels in Portland, Ore.
January 29, 2012
Denver-based Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced plans to offer several "kettle-style" boiled kosher bagels from Kettleman Bagel Company's original…
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