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Report: Snacking now represents half of all eating occasions
April 25, 2014
A new report from The Hartman Group explores the shifts in U.S. food culture, including an increase in snacking, eating on-the-go and eating alone.
read nowConsumer demand increasing for proteins
April 21, 2014
Consumers are saying they want more protein in their diets, however a majority — 71 percent — don't know the recommended daily amount they should be eating.
read nowTechnomic extends restaurant brand tracking tool to reflect blurred channels
April 15, 2014
To keep up with the blurring distinctions between restaurants and retailers, Technomic has expanded its online Consumer Brand Metrics tracking tool to include…
read nowMarch sales rebound doesn't save Q1 for restaurant industry
April 14, 2014
March delivered good news for the restaurant industry once the crippling effect of an unusually cold winter ended. Same-store sales growth was 0.7 percent for…
read nowGluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010
April 11, 2014
According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…
read nowTaco Bell generates big perception gains following breakfast launch
April 10, 2014
New data from YouGov BrandIndex shows that Taco Bell has gained significant consumer perception points following the March launch of its breakfast menu. And…
read nowChick-fil-A, Sonic rank high in annual customer experience study
April 8, 2014
The 2014 Temkin Experience Ratings report was released this week, and includes three QSRs in the top 10.
read nowRestaurant industry surpasses pre-recession employment peak
April 7, 2014
More than six years after the start of the Great Recession, the number of private sector jobs finally surpassed its pre-recession peak in March, according to…
read nowHourly wages for summer 2014 foodservice jobs expected to be $10.43
April 3, 2014
Snagajob has announced results from its 2014 Summer Hiring Survey of 250 employers responsible for hiring hourly employees in the retail, hospitality and…
read nowSurvey: Grilled cheese sandwiches not just for kids
April 3, 2014
Research from a new study proves that grilled cheese sandwiches don't just belong in kids' meals. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, Cheeseboy…
read nowAfter 40 years of franchising, Subway remains fastest-growing concept
April 3, 2014
Entrepreneur's 35th annual Franchise 500 list once again featured numerous restaurant brands, with Subway coming in at No. 3, behind leader Anytime Fitness and…
read nowConvenience stores hit record in-store sales in 2013
April 2, 2014
U.S. convenience stores reached record in-store sales in 2013, with sales climbing 2.4 percent to $204 billion. Combined with motor fuel sales of $491.…
read nowRanch dressing's popularity growing at restaurants
April 1, 2014
Ranch flavor is the top ready-to-use dressing flavor shipped to foodservice outlets, reports The NPD Group. According to a news release, Ranch holds double the…
read nowHow Chick-fil-A passed KFC with less than half of its footprint
March 31, 2014
A week ago, Technomic released its latest data highlighting 2013 restaurant sales. One of the top stories from this data was Chick-fil-A overtaking KFC as the…
read nowAdoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries
March 31, 2014
Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…
read nowRestaurant category media spend up 5.2 percent in 2013
March 31, 2014
Expenditures for the 10 largest advertising categories grew 1.8 percent in 2013 and reached $88,334.1 million, led by retail. According to a news release from…
read nowFebruary restaurant sales up despite challenging weather
March 31, 2014
Although challenging weather conditions in many parts of the country continued to impact customer traffic in February, the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowAmidst tighter competition, c-store visits decline
March 27, 2014
Although a number of c-stores have enhanced their food offerings to compete with limited-service concepts, a tightened grip on consumer spending and a…
read now'Social responsibility' important factor for restaurant consumers
March 27, 2014
Consumers want to be more informed of the food they are eating and the way in which an operator or supplier is growing or preparing their food, according to…
read nowResearch firm predicts steady KFC China recovery
March 26, 2014
JL Warren Capital LLC, an independent equity research firm that focuses on the China market, says KFC China is steadily recovering from its sharp drop in sales…
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