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Jan. 28, 2013

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Subway leads ranking of best-perceived restaurant brands 1

YouGov BrandIndex survey shows consumers had the most positive perceptions of the quick-service chain in 2012...More
Jan. 22, 2013

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Research: Restaurant customers traded down in 2012

Point-of-sale data from GuestMetrics reveals drop in orders of entrées, bottles of wine...More
Jan. 17, 2013

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Bottle-aged cocktails evoke experience of Champagne

Bottle-fermented cocktails draw customers at the Grant Grill Lounge in the US Grant Hotel in San Diego...More
Jan. 17, 2013

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Study: Fruit is America’s favorite snack

Research from The NPD Group reveals fresh fruit is the most popular and fastest-growing snack in the country...More
Jan. 17, 2013

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Fast-casual chains ramp up alcohol offerings

Restaurants such as Smashburger, Noodles & Co. and Pitfire Artisan Pizza aim to differentiate and meet consumer demand with new drinks...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Restaurants add pizza to breakfast menus

Domino's, Hot Italian and Greenleaf are among the chains adding pizza to their breakfast menus...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Tea time in America

As tea gains ground in the U.S., cafe chains aim to grow the market...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Research: Focus on consumer to curb 2013 traffic declines

NPD Group research projects guest traffic counts will fall as check averages rise in 2013...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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2013 Zagat Survey reveals New York macro trends

Managing editor Paul Frumkin looks at consumer trends emerging from this year's Zagat data...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Five trends for 2013: Consumer forecast

Consumer trends forecast for 2013 include snacks and healthful foods...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Five trends for 2013: Culinary forecast

Five culinary trends for 2013 include local sourcing, beer and kids' menus...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Five trends for 2013: Marketing forecast

Five marketing trends forecast for 2013 include social media and value...More
Jan. 10, 2013

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Bret Thorn, Nancy Kruse debate culinary authenticity

Menu trend watcher Nancy Kruse and NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn face off on the value of authenticity on restaurant menus...More
Jan. 9, 2013

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Flavored cocktails drove 2012 restaurant drink sales

New research from GuestMetrics shows flavorful cocktails helped drive restaurant drink sales last year...More
Jan. 3, 2013

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Breakfast sandwiches increasingly feature premium ingredients

Research firm Datassential finds that premium ingredients are becoming more popular on breakfast sandwiches featured on restaurant menus...More
Dec. 28, 2012

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Restaurant chains promote lighter fare for 2013

Restaurant chains, including Panera, Applebee’s, Chili’s and others are rolling out or promoting lighter-fare menu items to court newly health-conscious consumers...More
Dec. 28, 2012

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What's ahead for the restaurant industry in 2013

NRN editors predict what's ahead for 2013, from menu trends and marketing, to finance and technology...More
Dec. 28, 2012

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Restaurant industry experts predict 2013 trends

Restaurant industry experts such as Darren Tristano, Hudson Riehle and Bonnie Riggs weigh in with 2013 trends predictions...More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Research: Menu innovation should be a priority

NPD study finds brands driving traffic growth keep their menus fresh...More
Dec. 14, 2012

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NRA: Consumer confidence to remain fragile in 2013

The National Restaurant Associations says that consumers will be reluctant to spend until the job outlook improves...More
Dec. 12, 2012

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Research: Operators reveal pros and cons of daily deals

A new study from Cornell University and Rice University find restaurant operators have mixed views on internet daily deals...More
Dec. 7, 2012

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Time for ‘good’ ideas in the restaurant industry

Wallace B. Doolin breaks down Black Box Intelligence's most recent Restaurant Industry Snapshot...More
Dec. 6, 2012

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Consumers seek bargains through restaurant coupons

Consumers are increasingly turning to coupons as they seek a bargain when dining out at restaurants...More
Dec. 5, 2012

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Holiday party outlook good for restaurants

Restaurant operators are seeing an increase in bookings, money spent per person and other positive signs...More
Nov. 30, 2012

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Restaurant operators pessimistic on sales growth, the economy

The NRA's Performance Index fell to its lowest level in more than a year...More

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