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Nov. 15, 2012

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Fro-yo chains diversify to stay hot during winter

Forever Yogurt, Ritter’s and Orange Leaf plan to maintain business during colder months...More
Oct. 25, 2012

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Survey: Consumers name Panera favorite sandwich chain

The brand placed ahead of Jason’s Deli and McAlister’s Deli...More
Oct. 19, 2012

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Report: Desire for indulgence declines in QSR diners

Restaurants need to understand the motivating factors of consumers...More
Oct. 15, 2012

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Over-50 crowd ups restaurant visits

Older diners dine out more as others cut back....More
Oct. 15, 2012

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An open letter to restaurant consumers

The latest Restaurant Industry Snapshot results...More
Oct. 9, 2012

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Survey: Consumers name Chipotle favorite Mexican chain

Taco Bell was ranked No. 8 in Market Force Information's recent survey...More
Oct. 5, 2012

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Report: Menu price matters most to middle-income consumers

Technomic finds low-prices are the most important factor when choosing a restaurant...More
Sep. 30, 2012

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Restaurant industry experts discuss consumer trends at MUFSO

Panelists say operators cannot afford to target one demographic group...More
Sep. 28, 2012

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Top of mind: Troubles abroad

U.S. companies to encounter economic challenges abroad...More
Sep. 25, 2012

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Consumers trading down from fine dining to quick service

Casual-dining chains may be missing an opportunity...More
Sep. 18, 2012

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Performance gap widens between quick-service and full-service restaurants

Consumers tentative in struggling economy...More
Sep. 17, 2012

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Untapped potential in Hispanic market

Reaching out to group could prove positive for restaurants....More
Sep. 12, 2012

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Top of mind: Guests on edge

The Consumer Confidence Index was lowest since Nov. 2011...More
Sep. 12, 2012

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Beverage-only sales rise at restaurants

Fewer customers are ordering drinks with meals...More
Aug. 21, 2012

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Restaurant traffic drops, but consumers resist trading down

Casual dining increases market share...More
Aug. 20, 2012

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Missing the ‘sweet spot’?

Operators may be charging more than value-conscious diners want to pay....More
Jul. 23, 2012

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Consumer Trends: Money matters

Deals lose power even as consumer price sensitivity persists....More
Jun. 25, 2012

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Winning combinations

Study shows chains can reinvigorate bundled meals by offering substitutions....More
May 28, 2012

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Diners drink up

NPD sees opportunity to grow alcoholic-beverage sales in full-service segment...More
May 16, 2012

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Technomic: Fast-casual brands ahead of industry growth

Panera and Five Guys among the segment's most popular...More
May 9, 2012

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Leveraging healthful menu offerings

Healthfulness could be a hard sell for restaurants without proper marketing...More
May 7, 2012

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Top food trends from the 2012 NRA Show

Miniature and indulgent desserts top this year's list...More
Apr. 30, 2012

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Consumer spending plans

Report finds restaurant cutbacks persist across all financial demographics....More
Apr. 12, 2012

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Asian, Latin flavors hot trend for seafood dishes

Jasmine, wasabi, truffles are hot ingredients in seafood dishes...More
Mar. 28, 2012

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Cultural differences, flavors key to attracting Hispanic consumers

Chefs talk attracting Hispanics at the Research Chefs Association conference...More

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May 21, 2013

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Dairy Queen to debut new ad campaign

Dairy Queen's new advertising campaign to emphasize fan loyalty and food quality....More

May 21, 2013

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Ruth’s Chris sees success with pairing dinners

Chain aims to engage and attract customers with beverage-pairing program...More

May 21, 2013

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Brinker to create Canadian subsidiary

Company to buy back 11 Chili’s Grill & Bar units from franchisee...More

Joe Sloboda and Aaron Noveshen

May 21, 2013

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Restaurants turn to mobile apps for marketing

NRA Show attendees pursue new digital marketing solutions...More

May 21, 2013

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Menu top of mind at celebrity-owned The Dalloway

Vanessa Miller creates seasonal small plates that buck celebrity restaurant stereotypes...More

May 20, 2013

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Building craft beer sales at restaurant chains

Buffalo Wild Wings shares strategies at International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event...More

May 20, 2013

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Darden tests dual-branded bar concept

Atrium is shared between Olive Garden, Red Lobster in North Carolina...More

May 20, 2013

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What restaurants, c-stores can learn from each other

The two types of businesses are increasingly competing with each other...More

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