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Consumer Trends

Keeping up appearances

 By Peter Romeo, Kelly Killian and Mary Chapman on Aug. 15, 2017

The point is that sometimes people want to be like—and liked by—others, and sometimes they want to be different. The topic relates to how health is being redefined.

Food

Panera to the FDA: Define 'egg'

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2018

In a shot to its competitors, Panera petitions the government to improve food transparency around eggs.

Financing

Chipotle stock surges as new CEO makes his mark

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2018

Brian Niccol, in his first Chipotle earnings call, says the company has been “invisible,” and needs to provide more “consumer access.”

Is fast-casual pizza hitting a wall?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2016

Rave Restaurant Group's Pie Five entrant is falling far behind the company's conventional QSR pizza brand in financial performance.

Consumer Trends

Who is the drive-thru consumer?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

People from all walks of life drive up to order their food. But some demographic groups are more likely to pull up.

Technology

3 innovations that ease consumer purchases

By Jackson Lewis on Aug. 17, 2017

Emerging tech systems could help create frictionless service for consumers and allow operators to get to know their customers better. Here's how.

Leadership

Torchy's Tacos names G.J. Hart CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2018

The former California Pizza Kitchen CEO will take over the Austin,Texas-based growth concept.

Chipotle slapped with class-action lawsuit over GMO-free campaign

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 31, 2015

The suit alleges that the concept’s claims of a GMO-free menu are misleading to consumers.

Welcome to the new information source for limited-service restaurants

Dec. 05, 2016

A new venture from Restaurant Business and FoodService Director magazine will address the needs of quick-service and fast-casual restaurants.

Problems deepen for onetime fast-casual leader

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 09, 2017

Pie Five's comps for the last three months of 2016 fell 17.4%.

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