Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

As grocers think more like restaurants, IFMA changes name to broaden food-away-from-home focus

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 04, 2024

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association has become The Food Away from Home Association to embrace manufacturers, all kinds of operators, suppliers and service providers.

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Shopping malls find a second life as restaurant destinations

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 30, 2024

Consumers are returning to malls to seek out favorite restaurant brands, with The Cheesecake Factory and soup dumpling concept Din Tai Fung topping the list, according to Yelp data.

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What consumers' Cash App behavior reveals about modern dining trends

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2024

Crumbl cookies, matcha and “girl dinner” are red hot this year, according to peer-to-peer transactions on the payment app.

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Here's where politicos are eating as they campaign

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2024

Government Watch: A comprehensive study shows Republicans prefer Chick-fil-A, while Democrats lean more toward Panera and Sweetgreen.

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Are teens losing their love for Chick-fil-A and Starbucks?

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 09, 2024

The semi-annual survey of Gen Z consumers by Piper Sandler still ranks the chicken and coffeehouse chains top among 13- to 19-year olds. But those teens appear to love the brands less than they did in the spring.

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How customers' dining preferences and spending habits are shifting in 2024

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 08, 2024

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

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Travel will fuel restaurant visits in 2025

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 30, 2024

Nearly 20% of leisure travelers seek out new restaurants or culinary experiences, according to a new report from Hilton, and that trend is predicted to continue and grow.

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