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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Families are big business—don’t ignore the youngest customer

About half of millennials now have children, and they remain big patrons of restaurants.

Consumer Trends

Which chains sell the most-craveable wings?

With the Super Bowl fast approaching, here are the chains with the most-craveable chicken wings, according to Technomic consumer data.

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America's favorite casual/upscale-dining chains

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 07, 2020

Despite struggles for the segment, consumers have their favorites for special occasions and other dining trips when an experience is paramount.

Consumer Trends

Quiz: Identify which plant-forward dishes you should offer next

Sponsored content from our partner Clemens Food Group on Dec. 19, 2019

Successful new menu items should combine plant- and animal-based ingredients, rather than going fully vegetarian or vegan, to appeal to the widest pool of diners.

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Chick-fil-A is America's favorite chain

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 18, 2019

Few chains embody the blend of service and convenience reflected in this year’s consumer favorite.

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Which chains are winning with millennial parents?

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 10, 2019

Millennial parents visit restaurants more than any group, and they spend more, too, according to Technomic.

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Small but mighty: How sides and apps can boost business

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 06, 2019

More diners are ordering sides, appetizers and small plates at restaurants. See five more trends from this menu part and how operators can leverage them.

Consumer Trends

Designing for delivery: How working with third-party delivery platforms helps restaurants enjoy off-premise success

Sponsored content from our partner Uber Eats on Nov. 19, 2019

Third-party delivery platforms are well-positioned with ample delivery partners and robust marketing strategies to help restaurants get set up for success.

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‘Tidal wave’ of lawsuits target restaurant gift cards

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 19, 2019

Blind consumers say the cards are discriminatory because Braille versions aren’t available.

Consumer Trends

Cheese enhances plant-centric cuisine

Sponsored content from our partner Saputo Foodservice on Nov. 18, 2019

Consumers are becoming more health conscious as they seek food with health benefits of plant-centric dishes, concentrating on protein and flavor of foods.

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