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Food industry report shows consumers are moving out of economic crisis
March 8, 2013
Culinary Tides Inc. has released its report "Top 10 Trends Analysis — Shifting Sands 2013." The analysis covers government, technology, health, consumer…
read nowSurvey: Parents want healthy QSR kids meals
March 7, 2013
A new survey conducted by Restaurant DemandTracker shows that households with younger kids are more likely to seek out establishments with kid-friendly menus…
read nowGluten-free requests reach new high
March 6, 2013
In January, about one-third of U.S. adults said they wanted to cut down on gluten or avoid gluten in their diet all together, marking the highest percentage…
read nowCould middle class boom in China spark U.S. food shortages, inflation?
March 5, 2013
While many American restaurant chains aggressively expand throughout India and China, some experts warn of a "boomerang effect" if such growth isn't controlled.
read nowRestaurant operators optimistic about the months ahead
March 1, 2013
Driven by a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…
read nowChick-fil-A, Dunkin' and Sonic earn high customer service scores
February 28, 2013
Based on a study of 10,000 U.S consumers, the Temkin Experience Ratings released the top 12 companies for customer service. The survey included 246 companies…
read nowCDC report shows decline in quick-service, pizza consumption
February 22, 2013
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concludes that Americans are eating less food from quick-service and pizza restaurants.
read nowDunkin' Donuts packaged coffee prices drop
February 20, 2013
The J.M. Smucker Company announced that it decreased the list price for the majority of its packaged coffee products sold in the United States, including the…
read nowCelebrity chefs headline NRA Show's Culinary Showcase event
February 14, 2013
The National Restaurant Association announced that celebrity chefs from across the country — including Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless, Iron Chef's Cat…
read nowReport: Restaurants that focus on customer loyalty will win in slow economy
February 12, 2013
With little to no growth forecasted for the restaurant industry in the next several years and consumer frugality being the "new norm," restaurants will need to…
read nowReport: Fast casual, casual dining visits cutting into QSR traffic
February 12, 2013
According to a new report from Technomic, customer enthusiasm is up for the casual dining segment. This comes after a few years of a slowdown for the segment…
read nowEmotional engagement is key to driving brand loyalty
February 11, 2013
Emotional engagement is the dominant driver of purchase decisions and brand loyalty now that promotions and discounting have reached saturation levels…
read nowStudy: Lower-calorie menu items increase traffic and sales
February 8, 2013
Restaurants that serve more lower-calorie options perform better financially, according to a new study by Hudson Institute. Throughout the past five years…
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NRA: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012
February 7, 2013
The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association expects this trend to continue in…
read nowBurger King U.S. perception not hit hard by UK 'horse meat' scandal
February 7, 2013
Despite the recent "horse meat" scandal in the United Kingdom, Burger King's consumer perception in the U.S. has remained relatively steady. According to…
read nowGrowth in pork demand necessitates supply chain discipline
February 6, 2013
Rabobank has published a new research report on the global pork industry which states that as a result of continuing high feed costs, the key success factor…
read nowReport: Demographic shift influencing food trends
February 6, 2013
A new market research report jointly published by Packaged Facts and CCD Innovation shows how the growth in the Hispanic and Asian populations is causing a…
read nowCreate Your Own App platform available for restauants
February 6, 2013
As more customers use their mobile devices for information, directions, take-out orders and reservations, restaurants using mobile apps to engage with their…
read nowFoodservice research firm finds sandwich concepts are popular
February 5, 2013
Sandleman & Associates, a California-based foodservice consumer research firm, has named its 2012 "Fast-Food Awards of Excellence" winners.
read nowRestaurant traffic declines in December, but outlook is up
January 31, 2013
Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…
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