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Health nuts crack when convenience calls

 May 21, 2012

Scarborough Research revealed that 74% of health-conscious consumers (defined by adults who belong to a gym and buy local or organic food) caved into temptation and visited a fast food restaurant in the 30 days prior to their survey. And although these respondents went for the quick fix, the results of the survey showed some interesting results.

Food

Repackaging healthy

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 07, 2015

While salads remain the go-to healthy choice in restaurants—76 percent of consumers order salads with some frequency, according to Chicago researcher Technomic—49 percent of patrons would like more varied options.

Sweet creams

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 15, 2005

Saying goodnight to guests with desserts like cream puffs and profiteroles will have them dreaming about coming back every night.

Are portion sizes too big?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 13, 2007

In order to lose weight, Americans need to eat less. Thing is, a whole lot of us will devour whatever’s put in front of us, long after we’ve ceased to be hungry. In one study, participants who were given smaller portions of food reported as much satiety as those provided larger portions.

Get ready for menu labeling

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 01, 2010

If you’re not posting nutritional information at your restaurant now, you will be soon. Here’s what to expect in this brave new world of calorie counting.

The picky eaters

By Sam Smith on Aug. 01, 2012

What do picky eaters eat in a week? We have a day-by-day breakdown to offer some insight. Hint: They like carbs.

Menu item placement

By Bill Main on Apr. 12, 1999

If your menu is laid out in categories--appetizers, entrées, soups & salads, desserts, etc., apply this method to categories with at least 6 - 8 items.

The skinny on trans fat

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 15, 2005

The skinny on trans fat What's trans fat and why are they saying all those terrible things about it?

It's diet season

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 07, 2008

After indulging in holiday excess, 23 percent of American adults go on a diet in January, according to the NPD Group’s 20th Annual “Eating Patterns in America” and “Dieting Monitor” studies.

Consumer Trends

Consumers welcome increased menu transparency

Aug. 25, 2010

A majority of diners approve of the new healthcare bill requiring all restaurants with 20 or more locations to include calorie counts on menus, according to new research from Mintel.

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