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Yogurt now a double-digit growth category for foodservice operators
December 9, 2013
Per capita yogurt consumption has more than doubled over the decade, and now nearly one in three individuals eats yogurt, according to the NPD Group's ongoing…
read nowRestaurant job growth outpacing overall economy
December 9, 2013
The National Restaurant Association's Chief Economist Bruce Grindy analyzed the recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and found that the…
read nowAsian Americans a growth opportunity for businesses, Nielsen finds
December 6, 2013
Nielsen announced the release of its "Significant, Sophisticated and Savvy: The Asian American Consumer 2013 Report," which offers a look into the purchasing…
read nowC-store penetration rebounds while visit frequency dips
December 5, 2013
Less volatile gas prices, along with discount, rewards and loyalty retailer programs, attributed to a rebound in c-store penetration in the quarter ending in…
read nowCoffee is key to breakfast daypart opportunities
December 5, 2013
Technomic has published its Breakfast Consumer Trend Report to help foodservice executives understand the latest behaviors, preferences and attitudes of…
read nowCongressional Dems, President call for higher wages as QSR strikes grow
December 5, 2013
Quick-service employees in more than 100 cities across the country have walked off their jobs today, as part of a protest that began before sunrise at many…
read nowChicken is top protein found on sandwiches, wraps
December 5, 2013
Chicken is the most-featured protein on sandwiches and wraps, at 83 and 80 percent, respectively, according to recent research by Food Genius, a…
read nowNominations now open for The Fast Casual Top 100
December 4, 2013
The editors of FastCasual.com are now accepting nominations for The 2014 Fast Casual Top 100.
read nowAre value menus hurting perception of burger QSRs?
December 4, 2013
As quick-service burger and Mexican chains continue to revamp their value menus, consumers are increasingly choosing pizza instead. According to new research…
read nowCampbell's culinary experts predict 2014 food trends
December 3, 2013
Sophisticated sweets, savory yogurt and bolder burgers are just three of the food trends to watch for in 2014 as identified by Campbell's Culinary & Baking…
read nowFitch: Stable credit outlook for U.S. restaurants in 2014
December 3, 2013
The credit outlook for U.S. restaurants should be mostly stable in 2014, despite some weak industry fundamentals, according to a new report published by Fitch…
read nowRestaurant operators bullish about sales growth
December 2, 2013
Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowRestaurant employee strikes expected in 100 cities this week
December 2, 2013
A year after Fast Food Forward held its first employee strike, workers in 100 cities are planning to walk off their jobs Dec. 5. The initial strike took place…
read nowSurvey: Millennials want to eat healthier
November 22, 2013
A new joint survey conducted by Subway Restaurants and MTV explored the eating habits of Millennials. According to the results, 80 percent of consumers in…
read nowMore Thanksgiving dinners will include retailer-prepared dishes, survey finds
November 21, 2013
Nearly three out of 10 Americans plan to sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner this year that includes at least one prepared ready-to-eat dish from a retailer…
read nowIce cream, pizza concepts lead Brand of the Year Watch List
November 20, 2013
Ace Metrix has announced its 2013 Brand of the Year Watch List, which includes the five brands within 20 categories that are in the running for "Brand of the…
read nowMillions relying on restaurants on Thanksgiving, Black Friday
November 19, 2013
New research from the National Restaurant Association found that 33 million Americans will rely on restaurants for all or parts of their Thanksgiving…
read nowFive Canadian restaurant trends for 2014
November 15, 2013
When it comes to eating out, Canadian consumers' foodservice preferences continue to evolve with numerous implications for restaurant operators, according to…
read nowFive UK restaurant trend predictions for 2014
November 13, 2013
Technomic has identified five key trends for 2014 that it expects to play major roles at British restaurants:
read nowCanadians choose Tim Hortons for top brand image
November 12, 2013
Technomic Inc. recently presented its inaugural Canadian Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award winners. Selected by consumers, the winners were recognized at the…
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