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Operations

Operators are sourcing more frozen foods to meet labor, supply and waste challenges

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 02, 2022

With fresh proteins and produce sometimes tough to get and kitchen help even tougher, value-added frozen products can help ease the crunch.

Food

The pink food trend is poised to give menus a rosy glow

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 31, 2022

Technomic’s 2023 predictions include an increase in bold, pink-hued ingredients on menus, some with health-promoting properties.

Consumer Trends

Want your LTO to work? Include apples, bacon or steak

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 25, 2022

These are the ingredients, flavors and menu items that consumers find the most appealing in limited-time offers, according to Technomic.

Financing

Consumers' perception of inflation is much worse than reality

By Lori Rakoczy on Oct. 07, 2022

Technomic's Take: If consumers already think they're paying more than they are, can operators afford to boost prices?

Topics

An aging population presents traffic challenges for restaurants

By Rich Shank on Sep. 30, 2022

Technomic’s Take: Baby Boomers are dining out less often as they’ve aged. That’s a potential problem for restaurants as population growth stagnates.

Financing

Now is the time to rethink your pricing strategy

By Rich Shank on Sep. 23, 2022

Technomic's Take: In this debut column from RB's sister company, VP of Research and Insights Rich Shank takes on consumers' growing reluctance to swallow price hikes.

Food

U.S.-based chains accelerate menu launches in other parts of the world

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 22, 2022

Technomic’s latest Global Menu Innovation report reveals what’s trending from Argentina to the U.K.

Consumer Trends

Consumers rank the top 10 LTOs of summer

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2022

Technomic data reveals the recent limited-time offers consumers would most likely purchase.

Consumer Trends

These 10 chains scoop the most craveable ice cream

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 25, 2022

These are the restaurant chains that serve the best ice cream, according to Technomic Ignite consumer data. Some of the names may surprise you.

Food

These 10 chains have the country’s most craveable burgers

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 07, 2022

Technomic data reveals which restaurant brands are serving consumers’ favorite patties—and what makes them so sought after.

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