Consumer Trends

Some will win. Some will lose. Who’s next?

Combination makes for a playful summertime treat

Sonic, Ruby Tuesday roll out roadside juicing initiatives

Falafel, hummus and other variations spread to independents and chains

Up-and-coming restaurant concepts are already catering to this consumer group of kids and teens

Chicken supplier to add windows and other enhancements to bird housing

Chain is working on creative menu additions in a bid to win customers

David Flaherty has more than 20 years experience in the hospitality industry. He is a certified cicerone and a former operations manager and beer and spirits director for Hearth restaurant and the Terroir wine bars in New York City. He is...

This post is part of the On the Margin blog. McDonald’s Corp. is the largest restaurant chain on the planet, in terms of revenue, and nobody else is particularly close. In the U.S., the chain has 14,000 locations that average $2.5 million —...

Family-dining and entertainment chain works to counter veto vote from parents