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Technomic makes 2013 restaurant trend predictions
November 19, 2012
Foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has released its list of 2013 trend predictions. These insights are based on site visits evaluating the…
read nowStudy finds high customer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
November 16, 2012
Many chains, including Starbucks, Panera and McDonald's, have already begun posting nutritional information on their menus, well ahead of the Affordable Care…
read nowChick-fil-A named consumer favorite
November 14, 2012
Despite a tumultuous year, Chick-fil-A has been chosen as the top chicken chain by a survey of 7,600 consumers. The survey was conducted by research firm…
read nowNPD: Consumers with healthier eating habits snack more
November 12, 2012
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the more consumers snack, the healthier their eating behaviors, according to The NPD Group, a market research company. NPD's…
read nowRestaurants try to balance Millennial trends with other segments
November 7, 2012
According to a new report from market research firm Technomic, restaurant operators are increasingly tasked with making a connection to the influential…
read nowDespite softer September sales, restaurant operators more optimistic
October 31, 2012
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…
read nowRestaurant consumers increasingly interested in technology
October 31, 2012
Consumers are increasingly interested in technology amenities when dining out, even though restaurants' incorporation of such amenities is slow.
read nowCousins Subs introduces pretzel bread
October 29, 2012
Cousins Subs is introducing two pretzel bread subs to its menu: the Twisted Ham & Cheddar and the Twisted Turkey & Roast Beef.
read nowStudy: Election a non-factor in hourly employers' business decisions
October 29, 2012
While hourly employers have an eye on the presidential election and its potential effects on health care, most are not waiting until after Election Day to make…
read nowStudy: Social media interaction leads to long-term sales increases
October 26, 2012
New research shows that social media interaction between a customer and a brand drives immediate and long-term sales increases. The 2012 LoyaltyOne Social…
read nowGluten-free market jumps 28 percent in four years
October 25, 2012
The market for gluten-free foods and beverages has continued to grow even faster than anticipated, according to "Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S.,…
read nowPanera emerges as consumers' favorite sandwich chain
October 24, 2012
Panera Bread topped the list of Americans' favorite sandwich chains, according to a national study from customer intelligence solution provider Market Force.
read nowReport: Consumers not 'extremely' concerned about food safety
October 17, 2012
Even with frequent food safety outbreaks and recalls, concern levels about the safety of the U.S. food supply remain relatively constant with temporary spikes…
read nowTechnomic: Barbell menus appeal to all income levels
October 16, 2012
The foodservice industry can build incremental sales by appealing to middle- and lower-income consumers as much as those with greater disposable income…
read nowNPD: US Hispanics perceive healthier meals as less tasty
October 12, 2012
As more brands increase their marketing efforts to appeal to the growing Hispanic population, new research from The NPD Group shows a discrepancy in how that…
read nowSubway tops Zagat survey in three categories
October 12, 2012
For the fourth consecutive year, Subway was named as the mega chain leader in three categories — Healthy Options, Most Popular and Top service — according to…
read nowQSRs leading American employment opportunities
October 4, 2012
Despite a stagnant overall U.S. jobs environment, the restaurant industry is poised to turn in its strongest year of job growth since 2004, according to the…
read nowTaco Bell closing perception gap on Chipotle
October 4, 2012
Earlier this week hedge fund investor David Einhorn announced he was shorting Chipotle in part because of perception gains made by Taco Bell. Einhorn has been…
read nowReport: QSR traffic, tickets grow in second quarter
October 3, 2012
Consumers pulled back from visits to midscale and casual dining restaurants in the April, May and June quarter, continuing a four-year streak of visit losses…
read nowReport: Typical QSR customer is young adult male who dines in
October 2, 2012
Recent demographic analysis from Technomic finds that the typical quick-service restaurant customer is Caucasian, between 25 and 34 years old, accompanied by…
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