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Financing

How the polar vortex chilled restaurant sales

A look at Technomic data in the Chicago market shows how much the frigid weather hurt traffic.

Financing

Technomic Top 500 preview: Sales at country's biggest chains improved in 2018

The largest restaurant concepts proved resilient last year, while Chick-fil-A leapfrogged Burger King and Wendy's to become the fifth-largest chain and Panera Bread joined the top 10.

Financing

Technomic: 2018 ended on a strong note

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2019

But prices, not traffic, continued to boost sales throughout the industry, according to the Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

Food

The 10 most craveable chicken wings at chains

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 16, 2019

With Super Bowl Sunday fast approaching, where will consumers flock for wings?

Marketing

Comfort food makeovers reign among this winter’s tempting LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 14, 2019

Consumers favored familiar dishes with a twist in December. These seven stood out in Technomic’s monthly survey.

Financing

How demographics are affecting restaurant sales

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2019

In this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Technomic’s Joe Pawlak talks about restaurant sales in the coming year.

Food

4 menu trends coming down the pike for chains

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2018

Keep an eye on these flavors and ingredients hitting the mainstream.

Marketing

The 10 most unique LTOs on chain menus

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2018

The originality of these limited-time items piqued consumer interest in November.

Marketing

Does Instagram influence where customers dine out?

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 11, 2018

The social media channel boasts drool-worthy food photos, but how much does it impact restaurant choice?

Consumer Trends

What makes a restaurant worthy of a visit?

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2018

Consumers are enticed by LTOs and interesting menu items, but that’s not the whole story.