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Rising beef prices pushing burger ingenuity

 By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 14, 2015

Faced with climbing commodity costs, operators can find opportunity in creating innovative offerings centered on unique, customizable add-ons, Technomic says.

Consumer Trends

7 key consumer types

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 05, 2016

As consumers become more diverse and complex, it’s wise to look beyond traditional demographics—to understand behavioral patterns and attitudes—to help meet their needs and win them over.

American diners swinging back to beef

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 29, 2016

Beef consumption is expected to grow for the first time since 2006.

2016 Top 500: Steak chains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 21, 2016

Despite the rising cost of beef in 2015, steak continued as a leading full-service segment within the 2016 Top 500 ranking. The menu category’s sales are up 6%.

Restaurants hit pause button on expansion

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2016

With new outlets providing less of a return, operators are directing capital elsewhere.

Analyst Expects Restaurants to Suffer from Swine Flu Outbreak

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2009

According to the report, analyst Jason West said in a note to investors that unlike other outbreaks, such as SARS and avian flu, which were centered in Asia,...

Financing

What to do about commodity prices?

By Dana Tanyeri on May 01, 2011

With many commodity prices hitting new highs and food costs overall expected to rise by 3 percent to 5 percent this year, many operators recently raised the white flag in their battle to hold the line on menu price increases.

Consumer Trends

Millennials’ favorite chains for 2017

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Millennials are the most reliant on foodservice of all generations, finds Technomic. They also drive off-premise dining, including takeout and delivery.

Consumer Trends

2012 trend book: Growth

Dec. 01, 2011

How do you spell “opportunity”? Nontraditional locations, self-service catering, pop-ups, trucks, kiosks, retail products—that’s how.

Puck, CPK’s Hart, Newk’s Newcomb named restaurants' best

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 07, 2017

The three were selected for IFMA's Silver Plate award, making them in effect finalists for the industry's operator of the year honor.

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