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3 restaurant trends making waves this month

Yelp revealed the foods, drinks and operations generating search activity year over year. A now-pricy refrigerator staple is among the top searches.

Consumer Trends

More restaurant tables going to singles and groups this Valentine's Day

The romantic, couple-focused holiday is experiencing a dramatic shift, finds OpenTable.

Every year, the show, organized by Italian Exhibition Group attracts tens of thousands of operators - importers, distributors, chains and public establishments - from as many as 160 countries, including the United States.

Restaurant Rewind: Restaurant mascots are seeing less career opportunity than stagecoach drivers these days. Here's the sad tale of how their fortunes have tanked.

The National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” report reveals an evolution of 2024’s culinary trends, with a couple of surprises.

US Foods’ recent Diner Dispatch survey reveals how consumers are using restaurants this year compared to last.

Recent data also reveals an uptick in searches for social experiences and an earlier-than-ever interest in Halloween.

Explore the latest insights into consumer spending and value decisions amidst ongoing inflation. Learn how rising food-away-from-home (FAFH) costs impact behaviors and discover strategies for targeting key demographics and addressing operator challenges in our current economic environment.

Reality Check: A number of ripples were evident in the business during the first half of the year. The question is, do they have staying power?

Small but growing, this group of salad concepts is figuring out how to scale by making fresh, healthful options accessible.

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