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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Which 10 chains do consumers say are the biggest community supporters?

Newly released Technomic data shows which brands are scoring points for charitable endeavors.

Consumer Trends

Now on sale in Ariz.: Marijuana meals

A new dispensary is acting like a takeout-only restaurant, complete with specials and online ordering.

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Is delivery hurting on-premise dining traffic?

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 03, 2018

No, says a just-released study of consumer behavior.

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10 LTOs with top consumer appeal

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 14, 2018

Here’s a look at the most tempting limited-time offers in August.

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Which restaurant chains are winning with delivery?

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 05, 2018

Consumers rate limited-service brands on off-premise food quality, taste and visual appeal.

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Instant Intel: Better-for-you menu trends

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 04, 2018

Consumers are rethinking what makes foods healthy.

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Uncovering new occasions for traffic growth in foodservice

Sponsored content from our partner PepsiCo Foodservice on Aug. 29, 2018

Understanding the reasons consumers choose to dine out can help boost sales.

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3 ways to attract more Gen Z diners

Sponsored content from our partner Mrs. Dash Foodservice on Aug. 20, 2018

Restaurants can't afford to ignore this group of consumers.

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Move over, millennials—baby boomers are good restaurant customers too

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 07, 2018

Operators shouldn’t jeopardize business by wooing younger consumers to the exclusion of older diners.

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3 battlefronts threatening restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 07, 2018

Not all the fights threatening trouble for restaurants are raging within the industry proper.