For decades, foodservice organizations have examined consumer behavior through day parts, operator segments, and other industry-defined attributes

Consumption behaviors in the U.S. have become less household-oriented and more individualized than previous generations

Sandwiches were the most expensive category, averaging $6.74 in the Northeast in 2012, while Mexican food was the least expensive.

Only 30% of survey respondents say they plan to buy flowers this year, and even less (15%) plan to buy chocolate.

Restaurants and retailers have a long history of competing over consumers' share of stomach.