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Consumer Trends

Which restaurant chains play the best music, according to customers?

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 27, 2018

New Technomic data reveals which brands are winning over diners with their playlists—and which are prompting some to plug their ears.

Financing

Technomic: June restaurant sales improve

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2018

But traffic continues to fall as consumers vary their restaurant selections, according to the latest Technomic Index.

Operations

New demands call for shifts from limited-service restaurant operators

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 25, 2018

Consumers have new expectations and desires from limited-service restaurants, and sales results are reflecting that, finds data from Technomic.

Operations

Why Chick-fil-A is getting into the meal kit business

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2018

Also on this week’s episode of “A Deeper Dive,” RB revisits some times when executives got their brands into trouble.

Consumer Trends

Just when you thought you understood millennials, their demands shifted

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 25, 2018

New data from Technomic shows changes in millennial behavior, which can be directly linked to a need for convenience.

Food

The scoop on today’s ice cream trends

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 23, 2018

Classic flavors and surprising new combos are keeping customers cool.

Consumer Trends

Can menu uniqueness boost visits in casual dining?

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 20, 2018

Consumers give high marks to six chains that differentiate the menu and experience.

Consumer Trends

Consumers aren’t yet satisfied with snacks—they want more

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 20, 2018

Overall satisfaction tends to be higher for meals than for snacks from restaurants.

Food

3 barbecue trends heating up the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2018

Here’s what consumers are craving this barbecue season.

Marketing

How John Schnatter’s problems have damaged Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2018

In a special episode of RB’s podcast, "A Deeper Dive," Technomic's Robert Byrne talks about Papa John’s reputation challenges.

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