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Restaurant operators still planning to add locations despite economy

September 9, 2025

Restaurant brands are continuing to plan new locations but are strategically thinking about how they scale more sustainably while also identifying critical…

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How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance

August 28, 2025

In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…

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Report reveals increased focus on food, labor cost controls

July 16, 2025

Restaurant leaders are reporting continued food and labor cost increases, with 89% experiencing rising staff expenses, according to a Restaurant365 study.

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HungerRush data shows diners want speed, accuracy, personalization from QSRs

June 19, 2025

Cloud software provider HungerRush conducted a consumer survey revealing how inflation, evolving consumer expectations and technology preferences are reshaping…

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Harri report finds major cost disparities for restaurant operators in key US markets

March 26, 2025

Harri, a front employee experience technology for restaurants, released its first ever 2025 Wage & Labor Cost Index. The report looked at the growing…

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Global pizza market to grow by $66B

December 16, 2024

The global pizza market size is estimated to grow by $66 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to a Technavio report.

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Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…

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Cost-of-living crunch drives UK consumers to seek affordable dining options

May 16, 2024

Rising prices are forcing British consumers to change their dining habits, according to a report from advertising platform Cardlytics. The "State of Dining…

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Report finds rising costs push diners to value-conscious choices

May 2, 2024

With Americans consuming an estimated 50 billion hamburgers annually, restaurants are facing a challenge: how to keep customers coming back in the face of…

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Study finds 42% of diners will order pizza for the Big Game, National Pizza Day

February 2, 2024

Seventy-two percent of diners plan to order pizza this year for The Big Game, National Pizza Day or both, according to a press release.

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Consumers buy more pizza from restaurants than retailers

December 15, 2023

A good majority, 86%, of all consumer spending on pizza is via foodservice operators, with 14% spent with retailers, according to Technomic, a forecasting and…

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QSR market to reach $318 billion by 2034

December 13, 2023

The fast-food and QSR market hit $187,774.1 million in 2023 and with a projected CAGR of 4.9%, is expected to hit $3,18,111.9 by 2034. That was the finding in…

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Webinar looks at dining, consumer trends in 2023-2024

December 1, 2023

In a webinar titled "Restaurants in 2024: A Data Driven Look," RJ Hottovy, head of analytical research for Placer.ai, a location-based analytics company…

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Fast-food market to grow by $123.4B from 2022 to 2027

October 30, 2023

The fast-food market is estimated to grow by $123.43 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to a report by Technavio. The segment will grow at a CAGR of 3.28%…

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Webinar to look at dining trends, location patterns

May 4, 2023

Placer will hold a free webinar called "Dining 2023 Update: A Location Intelligence Perspective" on May 16, hosted by Fastcasual.com and Networld Media Group.

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Research links coffee to lower diabetes risk, less body fat

March 15, 2023

A new study supports previous research that coffee consumption can lower Type 2 diabetes risk, according to a New York Post report. The study, published in the…

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Pizza market to increase by $51B

January 17, 2023

The global pizza market will increase by $51.28 billion from 2021 to 2026 and will accelerate at a compound annual growth rate of 6.11%, according to a…

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Americans eating out less but satisfaction remains strong

November 17, 2022

More than half, 59%, of Americans are eating out less often, compared to a year ago, across all food formats but most significantly in the casual dining…

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Restaurant patron price sensitivity increasing

October 25, 2022

Nearly three-quarters of consumers (72%) believe restaurant prices are higher, or much higher, than a year ago and 40% don't consider restaurants a good value.

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Vegan fast-food market to grow by $18.86B

October 24, 2022

The vegan fast-food market is anticipated to grow by $18.86 billion from 2021 to 2026 at a compound annual growth rate of 11.6%, according to a press release…

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