menus

This week's 6 head-spinning moments: Whoa

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2016

A true challenger to the Cronut appears, along with signs of a deeper dive into groceries by The Cheesecake Factory, less yelling at Red Robin, a return to crazy restaurant theming and crow being added to the menu of Jack in the Box.

Marketing

Busting 9 of the biggest restaurant myths

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 14, 2016

We looked at some longstanding restaurant myths to see how these supposed diner don’ts hold up.

Consumer Trends

How did we do? A look back at Technomic’s 2016 food predictions

By Jill Failla on Dec. 27, 2016

Here is a brief look back to see how our 2016 food trend forecast played out.

Food

5 most popular restaurant trends on 2017 lists—and 5 outliers

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2017

These are the predictions that built the most consensus among restaurant industry forecasters.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain pizzas

By Lizzy Freier and Jill Failla on Mar. 24, 2017

In a recent Technomic survey, customers reveal which restaurant chains offer the most craveable pizzas that they can’t get anywhere else.

Financing

This week’s head-spinning moments: 5 Hail Marys

By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2017

Applebee's is ready with financial rescues for franchisees, Buffalo Wild Wings is testing off-premise-only stores, Bravo Brio has a new concept it's weighing, Dunkin' is shrinking the menu as a cure-all, and Potbelly was given a bitter pill to swallow by the city of Chicago.

Food