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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Craft convenient, high-quality desserts for consumers craving comfort food

Sponsored content from our partner Mondelēz International Foodservice on May 27, 2020

It’s called “comfort food” for a reason: Homestyle recipes and nostalgic flavors appeal to and attract consumers looking to de-stress and indulge in their favorite treats.

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Despite pandemic, Mother’s Day was huge for restaurants

 By Heather Lalley on May 18, 2020

Consumer spending at restaurants jumped 103% that Sunday, according to data company Womply.

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What do diners need to feel comfortable going back into restaurants?

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 30, 2020

New Technomic data reveals that outward displays of stepped-up sanitation practices are important for building consumer trust.

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How will the COVID-19 crisis change consumer dining behavior?

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 10, 2020

New data explores how consumers’ eating and shopping habits are likely to change because of the virus.

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Will restaurant customers be quick to return?

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 03, 2020

New research provides some insight.

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Industry shows support for one another, their communities

By Kristina Hurtig on Mar. 20, 2020

Foodservice groups and establishments prove “it truly takes a village” as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.

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Restaurant chains losing favor with consumers

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 18, 2020

Maintaining high standards at all times is a challenge for any operator. Here are the chains that lost ground.

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America's favorite family-dining chains

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 17, 2020

The most-loved family-dining chains set themselves apart in service and hospitality.

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The future food consumer breaks all the rules

By Kat Martin on Mar. 17, 2020

Personalization will be key as demographic, cultural and behavioral shifts loom large.

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America's favorite quick-service chains

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2020

Theses five chains all rated especially high in service, hospitality and convenience.

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