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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Just when you thought you understood millennials, their demands shifted

New data from Technomic shows changes in millennial behavior, which can be directly linked to a need for convenience.

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Can menu uniqueness boost visits in casual dining?

Consumers give high marks to six chains that differentiate the menu and experience.

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5 ways the consumer of tomorrow is shifting

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 02, 2018

Changing customer demographics could mean operators need to cater differently to diners, says Technomic.

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Meet the restaurant industry’s official clairvoyant

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2018

Part of Adam Hasley’s job at the National Restaurant Association is reading the future. Here’s some of what he’s seeing.

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Survey: Millennials are terrible tippers

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 19, 2018

Some 10% of millennial diners say they never leave gratuity when dining out.

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Why legalized weed could be a boon to the restaurant business

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2018

It looks like Canadian restaurateurs will reap the benefits first, but U.S. operators need to catch up, big time.

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Seasonal sells as customers place premium on fresh, locally sourced foods

Sponsored content from our partner PepsiCo Foodservice on Jun. 06, 2018

When it comes to consumers’ menu preferences this spring and summer, it pays to go seasonal.

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Data-driven menu psychology (powered by digital menus)

Sponsored content from our partner Embed Digital on Jun. 06, 2018

In addition to the basic rules of menu psychology, operators can use their digital menus and self-order kiosks to gather data from ordering experiences.

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3 premium ingredients consumers will pay more for

Sponsored content from our partner Stouffer’s® on May. 31, 2018

From sandwiches to seafood, better quality foods, brand name items and healthier options mean more consumer interest. For operators, there’s opportunity to cash in.

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Coming soon: The marijuana restaurant?

By Peter Romeo on May. 24, 2018

The opportunities provided by the legalization of cannabis for recreational use are about to be within reach of food and beverage places.