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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

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Gen Z’s Favorite Chains

 By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Just starting to get their own spending power, Gen Z is now in operators’ sights. Because of their limited budgets, this generation frequents QSRs the most.

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Millennials’ favorite chains for 2017

 By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Millennials are the most reliant on foodservice of all generations, finds Technomic. They also drive off-premise dining, including takeout and delivery.

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America's favorite casual dining chains

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Most of America’s favorite casual-dining concepts for 2017 are upscale or boast a specialized cuisine—only one is a traditional varied-menu concept.

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America's favorite midscale chains

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Although trendy new breakfast-and-lunch-only eateries continue to pop up, they’ve yet to top legacy brands for consumers’ overall favorite family-style restaurants.

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America's favorite fast casual chains

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

As expected, fast casual is still growing faster than other segments, though Technomic recently suggested its growth may be slowed in the coming years.

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America's favorite quick service chains

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

The QSR Plus subsegment continues to be a sweet spot, with chains such as In-N-Out Burger and Culver’s scoring well for made-to-order fare served at a value price.

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The consumer carryout craze

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 17, 2017

Consumer preferences show that operators need to be in the game.

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100 best US restaurants, as rated by diners: The surprises

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 20, 2017

OpenTable’s recent ranking of the 100 best eateries reveals that the country’s top dining experiences aren’t confined to markets restaurant-goers might expect.

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100 best US restaurants, as rated by diners: The standbys

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 23, 2017

A recent ranking of the 100 best eateries shows that the country’s coastal states still pack a culinary punch.

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8 chains missing the mark with takeout

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 27, 2017

A look at the casual-dining chains satisfying consumers with their dine-in services, but not doing quite as well with takeout.

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