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Report: Consumers plan to spend more at restaurants in '15
November 19, 2014
According to a new report on the state of the American consumer released today by the National Restaurant Association, although a majority of American…
read nowChocolate companies warn of an impending shortage
November 18, 2014
Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…
read nowAsian concepts poised for high unit growth this year
November 18, 2014
New data from Technomic forecasts a 2.3-percent unit growth rate over 2013 among the 500 largest US restaurant chains.
read nowNRA report: Millennials spend higher proportions on food than families
November 14, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has published its newest edition of its Consumer Spending in Restaurants report. The report was last published in 2009 and…
read nowStudy: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands
November 12, 2014
New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…
read nowBreakfast, biscuits push Bojangles' past $1 billion mark
November 11, 2014
Bojangles’ today announced it has reached $1 billion in annual systemwide revenue for the first time in its 37-year history. The 614-unit chain reached the…
read nowMilitary veterans gravitating to franchising careers
November 11, 2014
More than 50,000 veterans have found employment in the franchise industry within the past year and more than 400 veterans have become local franchise business…
read nowAmericans' eating out habits drop to slowest pace since 1993
November 10, 2014
Americans are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, reports The NPD Group. The market research firm just released its 29th annual Eating…
read nowTechnomic spots five 2015 food trends for Canadian restaurants
November 10, 2014
Technomic is forecasting slimmed-down menu boards, competitive threats from retail, a surge in tea and more for Canadian markets in 2015.
read nowCIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality
November 6, 2014
The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…
read nowWienerschnitzel creates Visionary Department to focus on millennials
November 6, 2014
In an effort to expand marketing reach to a younger audience, Wienerschnitzel has established its new Visionary Department. In a news release, the company…
read nowMore UK restaurant consumers seeking alternative diets
November 6, 2014
Technomic has released its top five trend predictions for the United Kingdom foodservice market moving into 2015. They are listed as follows:
read nowNRA: Restaurant Performance Index showed moderate decline in September
October 31, 2014
Restaurant operators are unimpressed about the direction of the economy.
read nowMajority of middle market execs have positive business outlook
October 30, 2014
According to CIT Group’s newly-released and third annual Voice of the Middle Market study, a majority of middle market execs have a positive outlook for their…
read nowService remains priority for restaurant patrons even as technology usage increases
October 30, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has released new research that shows overall technology use in restaurants is increasing. More than one-third of consumers…
read nowVast majority of millennials' restaurant visits are to traditional QSRs
October 28, 2014
Despite cutbacks in restaurant visits throughout the past several years, millennials, ages 18 to 34, continue to be heavy users of restaurants, according to…
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Sonic launches permanent, customizable hand-crafted soda line
October 28, 2014
Sonic Drive-In today introduced its Splash Hand-Crafted Soda line, which the company calls "guilt-free, artisanal beverages."
read nowDelivery startups targeting fast food crowd
October 27, 2014
The quick-service marketplace continues to get more crowded. A growing number of online food companies are popping up, particularly in the San Francisco area…
read nowDunkin' Donuts franchisees strategize beverage, breakfast position
October 24, 2014
More than 100 members of the Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchisee Owners association met this week in Las Vegas to discuss how changes in the beverage and…
read nowMcDonald's transparency campaign grabs millennials' attention
October 21, 2014
McDonald's experienced brief quality perception and purchase consideration lifts with the millennial demographic following the introduction of its new…
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