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Consumer Trends

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 By Kelly Killian on May 15, 2014

Winning means looking at what drives Hispanic consumers’ buying decisions. According to research by Univision, at QSRs, here's what Hispanic diners are looking for.

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How America’s favorite chains intend to stay on top

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 19, 2016

These brands not only understand consumers, but are able to turn that knowledge into actionable insights, shifting operations to meet customers where they are.

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3 trendlettes to watch for October

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 29, 2016

Here are three shake-ups to look out for this month.

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Drive-thru rules of the road

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

Technomic’s Consumer Brand Metrics program asks consumers to rate their most recent trip to a restaurant and provide an overall rating of their visit.

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‘Free-from’ means healthy

By Technomic on Aug. 22, 2017

Here's how consumers rate various health-related buzzwords.

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5 revelations from Zagat’s recent dining survey

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2018

Discover what's driving diners’ behavior in 2018.

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5 chains winning special occasion visits

By Jill Failla on Mar. 09, 2017

Here are the five restaurant chains that consumers visit the most for special occasions.

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Who’s Eating Where?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 03, 2009

It is not just the dismal economy that is leaving restaurants trolling for customers—it’s the changing attitudes of customers themselves.

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Consumer Knowledge Increases Willingness to Patronize Green Restaurants

Aug. 25, 2010

To increase patronage and prices, restaurateurs need to make consumers aware of their sustainable practices, according to a study featured in the August 2010 issue of the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly.

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Top 5 Cooking Techniques of 2011

Mar. 23, 2011

The National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” survey of American Culinary Federation member chefs is one of the industry's leading culinary forecasts. More than 1,500 professional chefs shared their opinions on whether 226 culinary items will be a "hot trend," "yesterday's news" or a "perennial favorite" on restaurant menus in 2011.

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