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Technomic, IFDA set to host webinar series
February 21, 2014
The International Foodservice Distributors Association and market research firm Technomic Inc. have teamed up to create a new webinar series for foodservice…
read nowReport shows improvement in restaurants' marketing efforts
February 19, 2014
New data from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics shows there has been improvement in some chains' performance that may have been boosted by their marketing…
read nowDunkin' Donuts tops list of coffee loyalists
February 13, 2014
Brand Keys today released its 18th annual Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, measuring customer loyalty in a variety of categories.
read nowSnack bars experiencing double-digit growth opportunities
February 12, 2014
Convenient, portable and often better-for-you, snack bars' appeal as a snack or meal replacement has made this a double-digit growth category across…
read nowCulver's, Taco Bell named 'most innovative' by manufacturers association
February 11, 2014
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association announced the winners of the 2014 COEX Innovation Awards, which recognize regional and national chain…
read nowConsumer trend report explores popularity of soup and salad
February 6, 2014
A new consumer trend report from Technomic reveals insights into consumer preferences for soup and salad. According to a news release from the company, more…
read nowReport: Consumption shift in beef requires more cost control
February 5, 2014
Rabobank has published a new report on the U.S. cattle industry, calling for changes in the way beef is produced in order for the industry to remain…
read nowFast casual only restaurant segment to grow traffic in 2013
February 5, 2014
Fast casual restaurants continue to be a bright spot for the foodservice industry, which has yet to fully recover from the Great Recession, according to The…
read nowMcDonald's named a top 'family friendly' brand
February 5, 2014
A newly released study conducted by consumer research firm E-Score ranked the most appealing brands among U.S. consumers in a variety of categories. For…
read nowMulticultural alliance recognizes restaurant industry's Black CEOs
February 5, 2014
According to the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, this year's Black History Month is more significant thanks to a milestone achievement in…
read nowStudy: Restaurant consumers want more focus on sustainability
February 4, 2014
Sustainability and social responsibility are taking on greater importance within the foodservice industry, according to a study just completed by research firm…
read nowRestaurant operators report slightly softer sales, traffic in December
January 31, 2014
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate…
read nowChick-fil-A earns high customer satisfaction scores
January 30, 2014
In 2013, Café Rio and Chick-fil-A tied for No. 1 best-rated quick-service restaurant chains (of 147 chains ranked) in Sandelman & Associates' Quick-Track…
read nowRestaurant industry ranks high for mobile-friendly websites
January 28, 2014
The hospitality industry is best at providing mobile-friendly websites, according to new research from hibu, a provider of digital marketing solutions and…
read nowWendy's adds ciabatta for Mediterranean-inspired premium burger
January 27, 2014
Wendy's has introduced a premium Ciabatta Bacon Cheeseburger, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
read nowCanada's Informed Dining program underway at handful of chains
January 27, 2014
Canada's "Informed Dining" program is being implemented at 17 restaurant chains and counting. The program, according to The Canadian Press, lists calorie…
read nowUNC study exonerates QSR consumption as main obesity culprit
January 27, 2014
A newly released study from the University of North Carolina finds that poor dietary habits learned in the home environment is the main cause of the rapid…
read nowAuthor petitions McDonald's to offer meatless option
January 24, 2014
Kathy Freston, author of "Quantum Wellness: A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness," has created a petition on Change.org asking McDonald's…
read nowBreakfast sales growth linked to healthy options, coffee
January 23, 2014
More than eight out of 10 Canadian consumers (82 percent) say they eat breakfast at least sometimes, and 32 percent say that they always eat breakfast…
read nowReport: LTOs not a big driver for majority of consumers
January 21, 2014
A new report from The NPD Group says that a majority of consumers — 70 percent — won't try a new menu item even if they're heavily promoted. Almost 30 percent…
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