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September 12, 2011
Sinking drinks
Over the last five years, servings of beverages — excluding tap water — have declined 5 percent, according to data from The NPD Group.
August 9, 2011
U.S. restaurant count continues to fall
Commercial-sector restaurants continued on a two-year unit count decline
July 25, 2011
Room to grow
Major European markets showed some early signs of improvement this year, buoying optimism about the potential for U.S. brands abroad.
June 27, 2011
Back to basics
Profile of restaurateur Bill Shumate
June 27, 2011
Fishing for customers with seafood
Operators fight dip in seafood orders with emphasis on health, value
June 8, 2011
Americans unwilling to spend more on healthful eating
Most Americans don't want to pay extra for healthy menu options
June 7, 2011
Restaurants look to snag summer travelers
Cracker Barrel rolls out new menu items aimed at summer travelers
May 30, 2011
Operators see India as new land of opportunity
Franchisors traveled with a delegation of the U.S. government to India to learn about business opportunities in the burgeoning market.
May 30, 2011
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.

May 27, 2011
Americans more sweet on snacks than Canadians

While Americans and Canadians both value convenience when it comes to snacks, consumers in the United States have a bit more of a sweet tooth, according to data on eating trends from The NPD Group.

In its 10-year eating trends forecasts, the Port Washington, N.Y.-based NPD projected that consumers in the United States will grow hungrier for sweet foods, especially at snack time, while Canadians’ preference for salty and savory dishes will grow stronger.

May 16, 2011
Chains look to win back lunch customers
Casual-dining operators are turning new dishes and combos to compete with fast-casuals
May 16, 2011
Operators ring in profits during dinner
Chains use creativity to boost sales in the evening
May 16, 2011
Operators wake up to breakfast sales potential

Restaurant operators are expanding breakfast options to tap into the growing daypart
May 2, 2011
Consumer Trends: Changing population may effect sales, marketing
Understanding evolving demographics is essential for restaurant chains
April 7, 2011
Breakfast menus evolving at restaurants
Healthful, handheld and upscale items are in at breakfast.
April 4, 2011
Mastering the morning
For operators, breakfast could prove most important meal of the dayparts
April 4, 2011
Quick-service plays to the fans
Chains tap into the proven spending power of their most loyal diners
March 30, 2011
Whole Grain Pasta Points the Way to Healthier Dining
If there is one thing that foodservice operators know about selling better-for-you-foods, it’s that it takes more than numbers to move the health-minded customer.
March 22, 2011
What calorie postings mean to consumers

While the restaurant industry waits for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to publish its proposed federal menu-labeling regulations, market research firm NPD Group said listed calorie counts could alter certain behaviors among restaurant customers.

March 21, 2011
Consumer snapshot: Strengthening health in the restaurant industry
Industry watchers point to improving signs in sales and traffic growth, what guests want
March 15, 2011
NPD: Fast casual poised for further growth
Segments' leading chains outperformed the industry; report predicts continued growth for fast casual
March 7, 2011
Pizza chains experiment with unusual toppings
Although pepperoni remains the king of pizza toppings by a large margin, according to The NPD Group, a Port Washington, N.Y.-based research firm, customers are showing an interest in experimenting with unusual ingredients.

February 7, 2011
B&I brands employ commercial strategies to boost lagging sales
Business and industry operators are looking to climb out of the economic downturn by stealing a page from the playbook of their commercial restaurant competitors. While commercial foodservice traffic has been soft for the last two years, B&I traffic has been down for four years, according to market research firm The NPD Group.
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Beverage boom
Chains flood market with sales-boosting smoothies, teas and juices
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Caffeine scene
Increased coffee demand perks up chain sales
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