Articles Tagged with ''menu trends''

Starbucks overtook Subway for the number-two spot in the Top 500 in 2015

Foodservice Operators Strive for More

Positive gains in the restaurant industry can be attributed to those chains providing a “better” experience.
Sarah Janssen
August 11, 2016

Despite an influx of competition, restaurants appear to be on a growth trajectory, carving out their own niches to capture varying consumer occasions.


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Small plates, such as these Thai Style Lettuce Wraps, thrive on restaurant menus

Consumer Influence on the Menu

Diets, diversity and the desire for unique flavors drive menu changes
Sarah Janssen
August 10, 2016

Diners are much more opinionated and vocal about their restaurant preferences, and operators need to constantly adapt menus to appeal to their main customer demographic.


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Brands of Britain LLC wins for Fever Tree Light Ginger Beer

Menu Solutions

A second look at NRA’s Food and Beverage Award winners
August 8, 2016

This spring saw the National Restaurant Association (NRA) recognize progressive new food and beverage products with the association’s 2016 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards.


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Pizza trends that consumers would like more restaurants and pizza establishments to offer

Pizza Consumption Rebounds

Consumers seek high-quality ingredients and unique toppings for pizza
Darren Tristano
July 12, 2016

Reported pizza consumption took a hit several years ago, but Technomic’s “2016 Pizza Consumer Trend Report” shows that consumers once again are enjoying this American favorite.


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Restaurants Ring Up Sales

Foodservice industry growth is accelerating as the economy slowly improves and consumers feel some relief.
Mary Chapman, Technomic Inc.
September 13, 2013
The key indicators are looking good: Gross domestic product and disposable personal income are up; unemployment is down; and gas prices and food costs have been relatively stable. Improvement is still slow, but consumers are starting to regain confidence.
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