Chicken and the egg
With beef prices headed skyward, customers are turning to chicken products, breakfast items and kid-friendly fare.
Cloudy future
The American consumer has lost its sense of optimism again, which is dragging down restaurant visits and spending, say officials at global market research firm The NPD Group
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Sinking drinks
Over the last five years, servings of beverages — excluding tap water — have declined 5 percent, according to data from The NPD Group.
Room to grow
Major European markets showed some early signs of improvement this year, buoying optimism about the potential for U.S. brands abroad.
Menus make the grade
We take a look at the biggest sales drivers in college and university foodservice.
The price of health
Restaurant consumers may want more healthful offerings, but most are not willing to pay more for them, according to new research from The NPD Group.
Charged up
Operators seeking new ways to differentiate their restaurant, build brand loyalty or increase their eco-friendly image might want to consider taking an electric car for a test drive. In the last few years, a number of progressive restaurant operators have installed electric-car charging stations on their properties.
