Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

The rise in plant-forward eating continues post-pandemic

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 04, 2022

A recent survey finds that health, money, animal welfare and environmental concerns are pushing consumers to eat more produce and less meat.

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These 10 chains scoop the most craveable ice cream

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 25, 2022

These are the restaurant chains that serve the best ice cream, according to Technomic Ignite consumer data. Some of the names may surprise you.

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Remembering the mother of all supply-chain disruptions

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 28, 2022

Think inflation at the gasoline pumps is a four-alarm issue for the economy? Consider this fuel crisis of the not-so-distant past.

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Put your restaurant hipness to the test

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2022

Think you’re current on the industry’s latest lingo? Prove it by taking our pop quiz on the terms currently working their way into vogue.

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Customers are dining out more and getting less takeout

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 16, 2022

That’s according to Yelp, which helped seat 48% more diners in the first quarter compared to 2021.

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Loyalty and the shift from personalization to individualization

Sponsored content from our partner NCR on Jun. 13, 2022

Communicating with consumers in today’s marketplace requires more than simple acts of personalization, and instead calls for individualization that reflects the nuances of each customer’s preferences....

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The forecast looks sunny for a strong summer dining-out season

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 09, 2022

Data from Amex Trendex shows that consumers are eager to visit restaurants in the next few months.

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Fast-casual customers are starting to expect a drive-thru

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 06, 2022

As the lines between fast casual and fast food blur, diners are increasingly expecting quick-service convenience at more-polished limited-service chains, according to a new Technomic consumer report.

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