Consumer Trends

After Millennials, operators brace for the impact of next-generation consumers

Vegetables, hot sauce and meat take on new dimensions

Analyst highlights fast-casual “moats” with significant competitive leads

But number of those eating less often at Chipotle remains high, survey says

Restaurant to serve public finer fare on non-game days

Consumers feeling “sticker shock” particularly at lunch, NPD research finds 

Artisanal sausage catches the next wave of the farm-to-table movement

Convenience factor is key for the company, Dunkin’ Brands CEO says

In a monthly series, menu trend analyst Nancy Kruse and NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn debate current trends in the restaurant industry. For this installment, they discuss obnoxious restaurant jargon.