Consumer Trends

Korean, Filipino flavors could be next on restaurant menus

Consumers who dine in tend to spend more, The NPD Group finds

Each month, Nation's Restaurant News breaks down the latest consumer dining and ordering trends at restaurants, according to data from market research firm The NPD Group. This month’s snapshot explores restaurant spending trends among Millennials...

Per capita quick-service visits rose 4 percent in 2014, NPD finds

Earlier this week, the Commerce Department’s monthly retail sales report included this juicy nugget: sales at restaurants in March surpassed sales at grocery stores, for the first time, perhaps ever. This came after a month in which restaurant...

Five design techniques to catch this coveted customer GALLERY: A look at restaurants designed for Millennials >>

NRN presents Consumer Picks — a comprehensive look at customer preference and restaurant brand strength. This annual special report is produced with WD Partners. Share your thoughts on this year's results via Facebook, LinkedIn and...

Definition of healthful shifts to simply eating unaltered foods

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...

Flavor popular in Midwest, South taking hold in other regions