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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Instant Intel: Today’s Breakfast Trends

Shifting demands are reshaping the morning meal.

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Which restaurant chains play the best music, according to customers?

New Technomic data reveals which brands are winning over diners with their playlists—and which are prompting some to plug their ears.

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To bolster local restaurants, a San Francisco measure looks to ban new workplace cafeterias

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2018

Critics say the measure would still have a negative effect on area jobs.

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Just when you thought you understood millennials, their demands shifted

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 25, 2018

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?

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 20, 2018

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. 26, 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. 18, 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.