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Financing

Restaurant sales are accelerating at an unexpected rate, Technomic says

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 25, 2015

Lower gas prices and higher employment are quickening the industry’s top-line growth, according to updated figures.

Consumer Trends

7 ways QSRs are looking more like fast casuals—and vice versa

 By Kelsey Squire on Jun. 15, 2016

As the divisions between dayparts blur, so too are the lines between limited-service spots—as indicated by some trends spelled out in a recent Technomic report.

Food

5 fastest-growing flavors by segment

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 30, 2016

Breakout stars on menus range from all-American to ethnic flavors, light florals to indulgent fats.

Consumer Trends

What millennials want is in the palm of their hands

By Jill Failla on Feb. 07, 2017

Keeping millennials engaged is key to maintaining sales. Here’s a look at five ways to keep the attention of this demographic cohort of digital natives.

Financing

Technomic: Restaurants end Q1 on a high note

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2018

March traffic increased as consumers returned to normal behavior.

Consumer Trends

Technomic forecasts the Top 10 menu trends of 2016

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 23, 2015

With 2015 coming to a close, Technomic has identified the 10 trends likely to shape menus next year. Here is what the Chicago researcher has identified.

Financing

What's driving the fastest-growing chains?

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 21, 2016

The Top 500 restaurant chains that experienced a surge in both sales and units in 2015 are hitting on trends that proved to grow sales and traffic.

Consumer Trends

3 ways young consumers will change restaurants’ booze business

By Jill Failla on Dec. 13, 2016

Consumers between the ages of 21 and 34 are transforming the alcoholic beverage market at restaurants and bars. The new On-Premise Intelligence Report from Technomic and the Beverage Marketing Corp. shows how.

Food

Fastest-growing flavors shed light on industry trends

By Lizzy Freier on Feb. 07, 2017

Here are the ingredients getting increasing play throughout the restaurant segments.

Operations

Drive-thru packaging with integrity

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

Consumers expect food from the drive-thru to be just as tasty and fresh as food eaten in the restaurant. Packaging is key to delivering on that expectation.

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