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Consumers want more vegetables on their menus
October 9, 2013
According to new research from Technomic, the total menu incidence of vegetables has increased by more than 11 percent in the past three years. Not only are…
read nowStudy: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures
October 9, 2013
According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…
read nowBakery cafe category expected to grow over next 5 years
October 9, 2013
The Bakery Cafe industry is heating up as consumers warm to the idea of moderately priced, high-quality menu offerings, accrding to a new report from…
read nowReport: Desserts making a comeback
October 4, 2013
The definition of dessert is broadening to include snack options inbetween meals, a trend which has led to the increase in dessert consumption. According to…
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Consumer perception of Burger King rises after Satisfries launch
October 3, 2013
Burger King's Satisfries launch last week has boosted consumer perception of the brand, especially among consumers who consider themselves to have "good or…
read nowTaco Bell ranks its top-selling markets
October 3, 2013
Ahead of National Taco Day, Oct. 4, Taco Bell has compiled statistics about the company, and has ranked its top-selling markets for each of its most popular…
read nowDespite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading
October 1, 2013
Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…
read nowIn-N-Out, Chick-fil-A ranked most authentic restaurant brands
September 30, 2013
Brand strategy/design firm Lippincott has released a report, "Welcome to the Human Era," examining the brands that garner the strongest connections with their…
read nowRetail prepared foods cannibalizing QSR lunch visits
September 27, 2013
Restaurants compete most heavily with retail stores for prepared food orders during the dinner and snacking dayparts, but the strongest visit growth for retail…
read nowStudy: Americans spend nearly $1,000 annually to lunch out
September 26, 2013
A new survey by Visa reveals that Americans dine out for lunch about twice a week, spending an average of $10 per outing, or $936 a year.
read nowCanadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent
September 26, 2013
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…
read nowForecast calls for big jump in seasonal hiring
September 23, 2013
According to the sixth-annual survey commissioned by Snagajob, more holiday seasonal jobs should be available this year compared to last year.
read nowMcDonald's a top advertiser for Black consumers
September 20, 2013
Black consumers are expected to increase their spending from the current $1 trillion level to $1.3 trillion by 2017, according to a new report from Nielsen, in…
read nowConsumers rank most-trusted restaurant review sites
September 19, 2013
According to a new study from Maritz Research, one in four consumers believe the information available on restaurant ratings sites is unfair, and many have…
read nowFranchisee optimism dampened by regulations, healthcare costs
September 18, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released results from the 3rd Quarter Franchise Forecast for 2013 and Annual Franchise Business Leader Survey. They…
read nowLimited-service restaurants driving foodservice disposables growth
September 17, 2013
U.S. demand for foodservice disposables is expected to approach $20 billion in 2017, according to www.rnrmarketresearch.com. Growth will be driven by…
read nowRestaurant traffic slightly up in Q2
September 17, 2013
U.S. restaurant traffic increased by 1 percent in the second calendar quarter of 2013, compared to same quarter last year, while consumer spending, driven…
read now5 ways technology is transforming dining experiences in the UK
September 11, 2013
PaymentSense, a United Kingdom-based card payment and EPoS provider, has compiled a list of some of the ways technology is being used to keep restaurant…
read nowDownload free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'
September 11, 2013
Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this webinar — "5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual More Than…
read nowMcDonald's market offering a bundled value meal
September 9, 2013
Bundled meals, common at pizza and chicken concepts, may finally be trickling into the burger space. McDonald's is reportedly testing a "multiperson boxed…
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