Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

5 ways to boost customer satisfaction

For operators, nothing is more important than guest satisfaction—it’s the difference between traffic-boosting positive reviews and negative scores on online sites such as Yelp. Restaurant operators ne...

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Veggie Grill brings plant-forward movement into catering

The meatless chain is launching a big-order off-premise business based on burger, taco meat and fried chicken analogs.

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Optimizing the kids’ menu for delivery

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Apr. 24, 2019

Operators can appeal to parents by including the kids’ menu in off-premise offerings.

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Unhealthy diets becoming national health problem

Sponsored content from our partner DayMark Safety Systems on Apr. 22, 2019

Unhealthy eating patterns not only can harm the health of a vast group of Americans but, according to the researchers, can also have a negative social and economic impact on the entire country.

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Consumers tune in to better-for-you concepts

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 22, 2019

Health-focused chains with customizable menus are among the Top 500’s biggest winners.

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How health and healthy planet concerns drive dining choices

Sponsored content from our partner WinCup on Apr. 22, 2019

Consumers’ interest in a healthier, more sustainable dining experience has fueled the rise of several guest demographics that should be on restaurant operators’ radar.

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