19% of consumers purchase takeout from restaurants 10 or more times per month, up from 16% in 2013.

Technomic has identified five themes that will define consumer foodservice behavior this year, and presented them at Technomic's annual Consumer Insights Planning Program meeting, January 11-12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California. A comprehensive analysis of evolving consumer lifestyles paired with exclusive industry, menu, operator, and consumer data signals that 2017 will see an accelerated fragmentation of consumer attitudes and purchase drivers.  

Monthly patronage is relatively stagnant among family-style and traditional casual-dining chains, in line with the ongoing top full-service chain sales slump.

Technomic Inc. is launching a new multi-client study, titled Natural and Organic: The Impact on Foodservice.

2017 menu trends include poke, house-made charcuterie, street food, food halls and ramen

Wendy's is also adding Bacon Sriracha Fries to the menu for a limited time.

BURGER KING® is bringing back CHEESY TOTS™ Potatoes to participating restaurants for a limited time only. CHEESY TOTS™ are a bite-sized combination of warm potatoes and melted cheese inside with a crispy outside.

As consumer traffic declines, it appears that both 2016 and 2017 will not be as positive as first anticipated based on Technomic's restaurant industry forecast released in May of this year.

The Almond Crunch Pretzel is made with a sweet toasted almond crunch topping that pairs well with caramel sauce. Its flavor profile fits for the fall and winter and it's expected to be a holiday hit with busy shoppers.