Articles Tagged with ''restaurant industry''

Converting Customers to Primary Menus

Quick service value menus are driving traffic
May 9, 2018
For McDonald’s, their primary business objective was to bring back customers that they lost over the past few years  when they moved away from value via their Value Menu.  Other QSR chains, like Taco Bell and Jack in the Box, introduced a value offering of their own to compete directly with that of McDonald’s with the objective of retaining their customer base.
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2018 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards

Plant-based proteins, authentic ethnic sauces, and more among groundbreaking food and beverage products at National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
March 14, 2018
This year’s 36 FABI Award recipients were selected by an independent panel of experts and represent a variety of both commercial and non-commercial industry segments.
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Canadians Turn Toward Heat, Spice

Study conducted by Technomic reveals the latest trends and data to understanding consumers’ shifting behavior and attitudes
January 3, 2018
2017 Canadian Flavor Consumer Trend Report: It’s all about spicy menu offerings
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2018 Predictions: Restaurant & Menu Trends

2018 Restaurant Menu Trends

Observers pick seven key restaurant industry changes—including food
December 28, 2017
While many shifts in the restaurant industry are slow to take hold, the use and availability of data is one trend that's quickly emerging.
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The Crush of Convenience in Foodservice

In 2018 and beyond, convenience protocols and systems are paramount for operator success
December 22, 2017
The NPD Group forecasts flat to sluggish foodservice traffic growth for 2018, but the trajectory could change, according to NPD Restaurant Industry Analyst, Bonnie Riggs. Focusing on what consumers want will help foodservice marketers better align their strategies to maximize relevance in 2018 and beyond, says Riggs.
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Consumers Increasingly Skipping Breakfast

Study conducted by Technomic reveals the latest trends and data to understanding consumers’ shifting behavior and attitudes toward breakfast
December 13, 2017
There is opportunity to grow brunch occasions, as 40% of consumers eat brunch at least once a week.
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What’s Hot for Menu Trends in 2018

The National Restaurant Association releases its annual survey of 700 professional chefs to predict food and beverage trends at restaurants in the coming year
December 8, 2017
According to the survey, menu trends that will be heating up in 2018 include doughnuts with non-traditional filling, ethnic-inspired kids’ dishes, farm/estate-branded items, and heritage-breed meats.
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Fun with Unicorns & Naked Things

Uncovering trends and market forces in foodservice
August 22, 2017
I’ve got to say it: foodservice is fun, flavorful and fantastic. C’mon, where else can you touch a mystical creature or walk into a restaurant and ask for something naked? Of course, I’m referring to a few of the year’s most interesting limited-time offers: Starbucks’ Rainbow Unicorn (Frappuccino blended crème) and Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chalupa.
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Off-Premise Meal Decisions

Changing consumer needs and wants—paired with advancements in technology—have created a climate in which off-premise offerings are a necessity to growing foodservice business.
Jill Failla
August 22, 2017

The advancements made in technology over the past few years have allowed restaurants to offer voice-recognition ordering, social media, and in-app ordering and delivery robots.


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Operators Defy a Year of Challenges

The foodservice industry grows despite a bevy of economic, competitor and 
consumer hurdles
Laura McGuire
August 21, 2017

Several important influencers affected the foodservice industry’s performance last year, including the country’s unstable political climate and increased labor challenges.


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