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Consumer trends, insights and preferences

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2021

Darden Restaurants, the segment's biggest player, doesn’t have the answer, but CEO Gene Lee admits his first assessment was off-target.

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People are dining out like it's 2019, but still ordering a lot of delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 23, 2021

Yelp data found that interest in delivery remains at 189% of 2019 levels, even as people return to restaurants.

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May was a huge month for dining in

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 14, 2021

More than 3.7 million people used Yelp to find a seat in a restaurant last month, a new record, suggesting a major comeback for eating out.

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Deliver authentic flavor without over-stressing back-of-house staff

Sponsored content from our partner Sigma Foodservice USA on May 27, 2021

For operators—who are already offering global dishes or who want to start doing so—another important factor to consider when creating these meals is the labor involved.

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Diners are ready to go out but still want off-premise, too

By Heather Lalley on May 13, 2021

A new survey from OpenTable and the James Beard Foundation found that consumers are prepared to return to restaurants, but they still want robust takeout and delivery options.

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