consumers

Coming soon: The marijuana restaurant?

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2018

The opportunities provided by the legalization of cannabis for recreational use are about to be within reach of food and beverage places.

Consumer Trends

Millennial parents name the most kid-friendly chains

By Patricia Cobe on May 23, 2018

Consumers with young children reveal their favorite restaurants for their families.

Food

5 ways to boost sandwich sales through the menu

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2018

Restaurants are switching up the menu to appeal to changing consumer preferences.

Consumer Trends

5 chains losing favor with customers

By Heather Lalley on May 14, 2018

New data from Technomic reveals which brands consumers say are dropping the ball in service, ambiance, food, value and more.

Marketing

87M adults to visit a restaurant for Mother’s Day, survey says

By Heather Lalley on May 10, 2018

Newly released data shows what sort of impact restaurateurs may see this Sunday.

Consumer Trends

Consumer fact check

By Technomic on May 04, 2018

Among all LSRs tracked, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has the highest overall rating among women while Chick-fil-A has the highest overall rating among men.

Consumer Trends

Top 5 LTOs in December: Craveability vs. Purchase Intent

By Lizzy Freier on Jan. 01, 2018

Often, the menu items deemed the most craveable aren’t the ones consumers say they’re most likely to purchase.

Food

Consumers want 'food with a story'

Sponsored content from our partner Miss Vickie's on Jun. 27, 2017

To appeal to customers who are looking for something “real” or “natural,” some quick-service and fast-casual restaurant operators are offering products from brands with a known legacy.

Technology