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How Hispanic customers use restaurants

 Apr. 17, 2011

Hispanics make up 16 percent of the U.S. population, according to 2010 census figures. This group makes 9.8 billion restaurant visits a year, but how and when they visit depends on their primary language. Recent NPD foodservice research revealed the following differences.

Restaurant Recovery: Next Year Looks Brighter, NPD Says

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 06, 2011

CHICAGO (December 6, 2011)—The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 hopeful after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic...

Consumer Trends

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.

The comfort of restaurants

By Kelly Killian on Sep. 27, 2013

A tragedy close to home reminds Executive Editor Kelly Killian of restaurants' comforting presence during our toughest times.

Keep the kids away

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 03, 2014

While Associate Editor Sara Rush wouldn't ban kids from restaurants outright, she makes the case that restaurants that welcome kids need to remember guests who prefer to dine without the pitter patter of little feet running around—and make accommodations that keep the peace.

Burger King says fewer LTOs translated into biggest sales gain since 2012

Nov. 04, 2014

Comp sales for stores in the United States and Canada rose 3.6 percent, with only three significant menu changes.

City agency advises tips up to 25%

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 30, 2001

New York City, always an expensive town, may have just gotten more costly.

Operators Need Distributors to Expand this Year

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 21, 2004

SALT LAKE CITY - Independent operators are where the fun is in foodservice and it's incumbent upon savvy distributors to teach them ways to enhance that...

Watch your step!

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 07, 2005

Encouraged by a strong economy, restaurant chains are growing with confident—if somewhat conservative—steps.

USDA Latest $89 Billion Budget Equals 2007 Level

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 06, 2007

"The President's agriculture budget provides important resources that are necessary to promote economic opportunities and to preserve our commitment to our...

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