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Consumer Trends

3 ways consumers are redefining ‘healthy’

Aging consumers are bringing traditional indicators back in vogue, though they’re reluctant to pay more for items flagged that way.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite quick service chains

The QSR Plus subsegment continues to be a sweet spot, with chains such as In-N-Out Burger and Culver’s scoring well for made-to-order fare served at a value price.

Many of these less-familiar cuts are lower in cost, and adapt well to bold seasonings and global dishes. Start with these recipes to explore some unique meat cuts.

The chains are leading the industry's growth, despite some restaurants' struggles, says RB's The Bottom Line.

In its annual state of the industry forecast, Technomic is predicting moderate growth in 2014 and 2015—mostly in limited-service restaurants.

Breakfast bowls have several selling points: They’re more adaptable to experimentation; they can be healthy or hearty; and they offer a perception of value.

Consumers increasingly expect loyalty programs at limited-service restaurants, and women are key to driving membership usage. New Technomic research unveils six things women in particular want from an LSR rewards program.

Consumer preferences are changing when it comes to in-restaurant tech and online services.

Here are six food and beverage items that more Hispanic consumers say they want to order from restaurants today than two years ago.

Lower gas prices and higher employment are quickening the industry’s top-line growth, according to updated figures.

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