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4 global menu megatrends to track

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2018

Technomic finds that similar consumer demands—such as increased snacking and plant-forward plates—are driving menus around the world.

Technology

The modern service challenge

 By Kate Leahy on Apr. 20, 2015

How restaurants are delivering high-touch service in a high-tech, self-serve world.

Consumer Trends

How did we do? A look back at Technomic’s 2016 food predictions

By Jill Failla on Dec. 27, 2016

Here is a brief look back to see how our 2016 food trend forecast played out.

Technology

Facing the music: In-house playlists

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 14, 2017

The NRA is pushing for more transparency in music licensing so operators can create playlists without fear of having to pay up to $150,000 for a music-use violation.

Leadership

5 new phrases restaurateurs should learn fast

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 23, 2017

Technology and young people are changing the way the restaurant industry is talking about customers, concepts and more. Here's the latest lingo that savvy foodservice folks need to add to their vocabulary—stat.

Consumer Trends

What flavors do consumers want now?

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 24, 2017

Diners continue to seek spicy flavors and out-there combinations.

Foodies name their favorite regional chains

May 04, 2015

Waffle House, The Varsity, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Que all make the cut.

Consumer Trends

5 healthiest restaurant chains

By Jill Failla on Jan. 10, 2017

Customers rank the restaurant chains they say offer the healthiest menu items in a recent Technomic Consumer Brand Metrics survey.

Consumer Trends

3 ways meat is boosting snack sales

By Jill Failla on Feb. 15, 2017

More consumers now than a couple of years ago say they are eating a variety of meat as snacks according to new research from Technomic. Here are three ways meat is boosting snack sales.

Tops in restaurant service? Try Wawa

By Peter Romeo on May 31, 2017

A new gauge of consumer sentiment finds the c-store brand outperforming restaurants, which are still losing loyalty.

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