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Trend information about consumer dining behavior at commerical fast-food, quick-service, limited-service and full-service chain and independent restaurants.
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Who is the New American Diner?
Kelly Smith Killian, Editor-in-Chief, January 1, 2010
Consumers generally have high regard for restaurants and what they deliver, but the economy continues to shape their views and behavior. R&I's 2010 New American Diner Study shares insights into what today's diners really want from restaurant experiences. More
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Google's Top 10 Recipes of 2009
January 15, 2010Check out the top 10 recipes consumers searched for via Google in 2009 for a clue on what kinds of foods Americans might be interested in these days when dining out. More -
Wow Bao the First Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant Concept to Launch iPhone Ordering App
January 14, 2010The iPhone app enables consumers to order Wow Bao's signature 'hot Asian buns' on the go with speed, ease and accuracy. More -
Johnny Rockets Sports Lounge Touches Down In Manhattan
January 14, 2010Hamburger chain combines American's love for sports with their love for food on New York City's Upper East Side. More -
Wingstop Soared in 2009
January 14, 2010
National chicken wing chain ends 2009 showing 3.8 percent overall growth while comp-store sales increase for 26th consecutive quarter; total systemwide sales top $300 million. More -
McDonald's Contributes to Disaster Relief Efforts in Haiti
January 14, 2010Combined donations to total at least $1 million. More -
Real-Estate Deals Exist for Restaurants Willing to Negotiate
By Kate Leahy, Senior Associate Editor, January 13, 2010
The weak commercial real-estate market has restaurant owners thinking about asking landlords for better deals—and some landlords are willing to listen. More
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Papa John's Takes the Field as Official Pizza Sponsor of Super Bowl XLIV
January 12, 2010The first-time NFL Sponsor is offering deals leading up to game day. More -
Whataburger Temporarily Drops Price on Taquitos
December 22, 2009Whataburger will sell its famous taquitos for just 99 cents starting December 22, 2009 and continuing through January 18, 2010. More -
Brinker International Exports Maggiano's to Saudi Arabia
December 22, 2009The restaurant marks the only franchised Maggiano's restaurant outside of the United States. More
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