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Spending More on Dining Out

In the 35 years from 1977 to 2012, the average American household budget spent on food away from home increased from 30% to 43%.
July 3, 2014
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Sandwiches were the most expensive category, averaging $6.74 in the Northeast in 2012, while Mexican food was the least expensive.
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Factors in Foodservice

With an economic turnaround taking its time to materialize, consumers are slowly returning to the nation's restaurants.
June 8, 2014
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While the restaurant scene appears to be a booming one, it is not without its pitfalls,
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Sustainability in Restaurants

Sustainability and social responsibility are taking on greater importance within the foodservice industry.
February 4, 2014
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Among consumers, 63% say they are more likely to visit a foodservice operation they view as socially conscious.
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Restaurant Sales Growth Continues

This will mark the fifth consecutive year of restaurant industry sales growth despite a continued challenging economic landscape.
January 29, 2014
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Industry sales are projected to exceed $683 billion in 2014, up 3.6% from 2013's sales volume of $659.3 billion.
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Growing Yogurt

Yogurt is now a double-digit growth category for many foodservice operations.
December 9, 2013
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Per capita yogurt consumption has more than doubled over the decade, and now nearly one in three individuals eats yogurt.
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Breakfast Trends

Most consumers still source breakfast from home, according to a new report.
December 6, 2013
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Just 20% of consumers report eating breakfast away from home more often than they did a year ago.
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Impact of Calories on Menus

Fewer than half of patrons, on average, notice the calorie counts on menus.
November 18, 2013
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Those counts did not seem to have any impact on what consumers ordered and how often they frequented the restaurant.
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