Consumer Trends

Smaller, by-the-piece portions aim to satisfy customers seeking flexibility

Clean-food trend and new regulations converge to rehabilitate animal fats

Even a decade ago, Union Square Hospitality Group was focused on finding and keeping strong employees. "If we provide an environment where the kind of person we are looking for will feel successful, not only will we be able to retain them, but...

Visits to grocery stores for in-store dining or take-out have risen 30% since 2008, The NPD Group finds

Brands battle for customer devotion with plans that aim to be effortless

Modern takes on traditional cakes, ice creams, pastries and more resonate with customers

For first time, AlixPartners study finds patrons anticipate increase

This exclusive series to Nation's Restaurant News provides insight into the sales and traffic data from clients subscribing to Black Box Intelligence, a financial performance benchmarking company. The views expressed here do not necessarily...

This post is part of the On the Margin blog. Skyrocketing food costs over the past couple of years have left restaurant chains with no choice but to hike menu prices. Record beef costs, after all, make it a lot harder to sell a $1 hamburger th...