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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

8 biggest disruptors to the restaurant business

 By Sara Rush Wirth, Peter Romeo and Kelly Killian on Dec. 15, 2016

A look at the forces poised to shake up the restaurant business for the next decade and beyond.

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3 trendlettes to watch for January

 By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 09, 2017

With the new year come new takes on consumer-driven trends. Here's a preview.

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Resolutions we wish restaurants would make

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 04, 2017

The content providers of Restaurant Business Online—a persnickety bunch, to be sure—would like you to end these practices in 2017. Please.

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8 consumer trends taking flight in 2017

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Here's a look behavioral shifts that may impact restaurants this year.

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Consumers' Choice Award-winning chains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Technomic looks at consumers’ assessments of more than 60 attributes in order to determine the winners of its annual Chain Restaurant Consumers’ Choice Awards.

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Catering restaurants to kids

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

Beyond a carton of crayons and toys, operators have found new ways to provide contemporary family-friendly atmospheres through research, design and partnerships.

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Family meal deals

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2017

Women and millennials with children are particularly receptive to takeout, and touting bundled meals as an easy family dinner solution can help appeal to those groups.

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How chains are connecting with consumers

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

In addition to measuring chains’ operational attributes, Technomic also rated their connections to consumers through a series of questions designed to gauge loyalty and perception of a brand.

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Top chains by menu segment for 2017

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

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America's favorite chains for 2017

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Restaurant trends change year to year, but one thing remains consistent: Service and hospitality are crucial to consumers. This year’s list reveals some shake-ups.

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