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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Political affiliation plays into dining-out decisions, finds new poll

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 06, 2020

Democrats and Republications are divided about restaurant dining during a pandemic.

Consumer Trends

What Consumers Want from Restaurants Now

 Sponsored content from our partner Saputo Cheese USA Inc. on Aug. 05, 2020

For some, that means sipping a fruity drink under a patio umbrella at a restaurant that not very long ago wasn’t open for in-person dining.

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Survey: Consumers are increasingly cutting back on dining out

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 30, 2020

Fear of contracting the coronavirus is keeping many from visiting restaurants, according to a survey from consulting firm AlixPartners.

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Improve on- and off-premise service with contactless order pickup

Sponsored content from our partner Apex Order Pickup Solutions on Jul. 24, 2020

In recent months, off-premise dining has become the predominant way—if not the only way—that many restaurants have been fulfilling orders.

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Consumers want their restaurants to take action on racial justice

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 02, 2020

Younger diners say they're more likely to visit restaurants that take steps to fight racism, according to a new report from Technomic.

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Consumers remain wary of travel

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2020

The summer vacation season is here, but Americans are sticking close to home.

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Consumers largely in favor of masks, survey finds

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2020

Restaurant and bar customers support operators who enforce mask compliance.

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What will bring customers back?

By Peter Romeo and Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2020

New research provides says customers are relying on government officials to give them the go-ahead to dine out again.

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Craft convenient, high-quality desserts for consumers craving comfort food

Sponsored content from our partner Mondelēz International Foodservice on May 27, 2020

It’s called “comfort food” for a reason: Homestyle recipes and nostalgic flavors appeal to and attract consumers looking to de-stress and indulge in their favorite treats.

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Despite pandemic, Mother’s Day was huge for restaurants

By Heather Lalley on May 18, 2020

Consumer spending at restaurants jumped 103% that Sunday, according to data company Womply.

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