As summer vacation season heats up, consumers plan to hit the road — but they expect even more bang for their buck, particularly at restaurants, according to a new Harris Poll study. Restaurant operators say they are on the ready...
Even as the economy begins to improve, U.S. adults are still limiting their visits to bars and restaurants, according to new research by The Nielsen Co...
Burger King became the latest quick-service player to edge into casual-dining pricing territory when it began rolling out its Fire-Grilled Ribs eight-piece combo meal for $8.99 in major markets earlier this month.
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NPD surveys show Americans are more positive about dining out
CHICAGO Restaurant operators are ramping up marketing and R&D efforts to grab more snack sales, but they continue to face a considerable challenge in that daypart from retail locations, according to research firm Technomic. Astudy by Technomic...
Remember when "health" and "diet" were considered dirty words in restaurants? When good-for-you foods were a few items hidden on a remote corner of the menu that consumers rarely ordered? Those days, it seems, are over. Today, health, or at least...
Bold flavors are the key to strengthening weak restaurant sales, according to new data from The NPD Group.Consumers may be cash-strapped, but operators can prompt spending by appealing to consumers’ desire for stronger flavor profiles and giving...
