Consumer Trends
Consumer trends, insights and preferences
Consumer trends, insights and preferences
Despite the economy, many Americans are still eating out, whether it’s at a swanky new restaurant, a neighborhood favorite or a fast food chain. So found “Living Social,” the online daily deal site, in a survey of 4,000 consumers in the top 20 media markets.
Starting this weekend, thousands of couples will be donning their best attire, heading to their favorite restaurants and racking up hefty bills in celebration of Valentine’s Day. OpenTable, an online provider of free, real-time restaurant reservations, compiled a report on this year’s Valentine’s Day trends, keeping operators prepped and ready for the rush.
Beef, chicken and pork are the most menued meats, says a recent report from Mintel on "Meat Preparations and Trends." The reports notes that more complex techniques increase opportunities for value-add menu copy, such as concepts like “fire-seared,” “fork-tender,” “braised for hours,” and “smothered."