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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Stat of the month: What diners post

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 12, 2014

Some 29.2 million Americans (13 percent) have posted a food or drink photo from a restaurant to social media. Here’s what else they’re posting.

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Customer nightmares: The Dallas scammers, a rat suit and a mob mouse

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 02, 2015

It’s the demanding guests with no sense of propriety or reserve who truly test a place’s service and diplomatic skills.

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How a broader choice is shaping consumers' eating habits

Apr. 28, 2016

Explore the evolution of consumers’ dining behaviors and preferences, and other significant trends in food consumption.

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America's favorite chains for 2017

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Restaurant trends change year to year, but one thing remains consistent: Service and hospitality are crucial to consumers. This year’s list reveals some shake-ups.

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7 ways a marshmallow cafe is sticking to the trends

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2017

See how XO Marshmallow Cafe + Wonderland makes the most of its 700 square feet.

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How operators can drive breakfast traffic

By Brett Dworski on Nov. 28, 2017

See what’s driving diners to the morning meal as breakfast consumption dwindles.

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The 10 restaurant nachos consumers crave most

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 27, 2018

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, consumers reveal their top restaurant chains for the Mexican favorite.

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5 most craveable restaurant chains

By Jill Failla on Dec. 22, 2016

Customers share which brands have the menu items they most crave and can’t get anywhere else.

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Americans worried about quality of Gulf seafood

Aug. 25, 2010

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has sparked concern among most Americans over the safety of Gulf seafood, according to a continuing survey done by the Food Industry Center at the University of Minnesota.

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Restaurant customers making healthier choices

Jan. 03, 2011

Americans are finally practicing what they preach—they are starting to eat more healthfully when dining out. A recent study from The NPD Group found that over the past decade, consumers have shifted away from fried foods, hot dogs and soft drinks and moved toward grilled foods and better-for-you breakfasts.

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