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Consumer Trends

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.

Food

The 10 most alluring LTOs in September

 By Lizzy Freier and Michelle Zalesny on Oct. 02, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they are most likely to order based on the name and description.

Coleman Natural Foods forms distribution partnership with Sysco

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 21, 2009

(Dec. 18, 2009)—Coleman Natural Foods, the country’s leading processor of fresh and prepared, natural and organic, free-range poultry, beef and pork...

A seat at the 2013 James Beard Awards

By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2013

The stars of the culinary world came out in force on Monday night, May 6, to attend the annual James Beard Awards ceremony and gala.

FDA moves to ban trans fats

By Kelsey Squire on Jun. 16, 2015

Manufacturers will have three years to rid their products of partially hydrogenated oils, but many restaurants and suppliers are ahead of the charge.

Consumer Trends

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.

Consumer Trends

Does a strong political reputation boost a restaurant’s top line?

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 25, 2017

Patrons’ visitation results from strong ties with restaurants’ values.

Retailers closing gap with restaurants, says Technomic

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 24, 2010

CHICAGO (May 20, 2010 - Business Wire)—Retail food outlets in a variety of segments have significantly stepped up their efforts to provide new, appealing,...

Food

Sunchokes

By Megan Warmouth on Oct. 24, 2013

Sunchokes are beginning to shine on menus in a variety of applications—as a pureè, roasted for a side dish and as the main ingredient in a rich, warming soup.

Technology

Distribution goes digital

By Sam Smith on Aug. 31, 2015

A recent survey from Technomic found restaurant operators are cutting purchasing costs by an average of 12 to 13 percent (including shipping) by buying online.

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