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Snacking takes a bigger bite

 May 25, 2012

A growing population of snackers is pushing traditional meals over to the sidelines. In a recent Technomic survey, nearly half (48%) of consumers polled confessed to snacking at least twice a day. With these mini-meals on the rise, here are a few trends to watch.

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Sales over easy

 By Joan M. Lang on Jun. 06, 2013

Breakfast emerged as the humble champion starting with the 2007 economic downturn, and it hasn’t stopped yet.

Editor's note: Dog daze

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2005

My dog, a lesser wit in the realm of statistics, is a veritable Einstein in spotting possibility.

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Getting your arms around the deli category

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 11, 2007

The deli category is a broad one—it covers all those cold cuts, cured sausage products, smoked meats, sliced cheeses and condiments that make up the bulk of your sandwiches, entree salads, antipasto plates and catering platters.

Breakfast: A Bite of the Morning Meal

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 07, 2008

Concepts large and small are paying more attention to breakfast. There are even a few emerging chains—First Watch, Cereality and the Egg & I—dedicated...

Consumer Trends

Getting inside the head of sustainable diners

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 03, 2009

Market research consistently finds that roughly 15 percent of Americans are hardcore eco-shoppers, but that more than half of consumers are spending on sustainable items some of the time.

Guest editor: Julia Stewart

By Sam Smith on Feb. 01, 2011

The issue of Restaurant Business you are holding is very similar and very different from past copies. It’s still got great content. But for this month, we decided to give up some control. But not to just anybody.

What the new breed of franchisees looks like

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 01, 2012

Check out the new breed if franchisees, including The Super Zees, The Career Changers and The Franchisee-Franchisors.

Chartwells Increasing Local Produce Purchasing in the Northeast Schools

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 12, 2012

RYE BROOK, NY (July 12, 2012)—Chartwells School Dining Services is increasing local produce sourcing for the upcoming school year in the New England...

F.A.B, Inc. Launches New Website

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2013

Alpharetta, GA (July 1, 2013)—F.A.B., Inc., a national foodservice marketing and purchasing cooperative for independent distributors, launched a new...

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