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Consumer Trends

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Consumer Trends

Restaurant sales expected to top $1T for the first time in 2024

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 06, 2024

But the National Restaurant Association projects in its annual State of the Industry Report, margins will be squeezed by high inflation.

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Why Reddit couldn't stop talking about Taco Bell last year

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 05, 2024

The chain made headlines with a slew of new menu items, but it was something else that drove discussion online.

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Couples tend to splurge on Valentine's Day, spreading love to high-end restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2024

Check averages go up on and around Feb. 14, but while guests may open their wallets for a pricey dinner, tips take a dip.

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Value-driven combo meals more popular outside the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 31, 2024

Restaurant customers in Latin America are the biggest purchasers of combo meals, according to Technomic.

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Americans are eating their fast food later in the day

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2024

McDonald’s and Chipotle have seen a shift in business from earlier in the day toward dinner, according to data from Placer.ai. And that shift seems permanent.

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3 anvils hanging over restaurateurs' heads

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2023

Crystal balls tend to be hazy. Here are some what-ifs that may be difficult to tune in.

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Breakfast visits up as more workers return to the office

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 15, 2023

Consumers purchased breakfast at restaurants more frequently over the past year and the biggest spenders were men.

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Grubhub reveals the most popular takeout and delivery orders of 2023

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2023

The platform’s annual report tracks more than sales. It provides a snapshot of the eating and drinking trends driving diners’ decisions.

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The holiday season is looking particularly merry for restaurants this year

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2023

Projections call for heavy purchases of both on-premise and to-go meals, while consumers are already spending more on gift cards.

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Cost-conscious consumers trade down from restaurants to c-stores

By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 30, 2023

As menu prices rise at fast-food restaurants, customers are looking to convenience stores for meal deals.

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