Latest consumer research for restaurants. Includes trends and dining behavior at restaurants and foodservice facilities.
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Mintel: Restaurants Add More Breakfast Items, Even as Diners Walk Away
March 12, 2010More -
Study Says Nearly All Consumers Use Online Media to Shop Locally
March 10, 2010A new study reveals local consumers access an increasing number of online media sources before buying; the use of online coupons and appointment scheduling is on the rise.
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Research: Long Term Health Trends Continue; Fewer Smokers, More Obesity
March 10, 2010The annual Harris Poll that has measured key health risks – smoking, seat belt use, weight and obesity – for the last 28 years, provides both good and bad news. More -
Special Report: Selling Healthy to Consumers
Kate Leahy, March 8, 2010More Americans say they're improving their eating habits--and they're looking to restaurants to support their efforts. More -
Restaurant Visits Fell 3% in 2009, Reports NPD
March 3, 2010Consumer spending at restaurants also declined for the first time since NPD began tracking the data in 1976. More -
Healthful (and Not-So-Healthful) Eating in America
By Christine LaFave Grace, Associate Editor, February 26, 2010Consumer data from R&I's 2010 New American Diner Study, The Culinary Institute of America's Worlds of Healthy Flavors conference and more offers a look at the state of Americans' healthy-eating attitudes and behaviors. More -
NPD Study: Long-Term Restaurant Supper Visits Decline
February 17, 2010Historically, supper is the meal that leads the restaurant industry out of recessions, but that won't be the case this time, according to a new study by The NPD Group, which finds that supper has been the weakest performing meal period for the past decade. More -
Burger King to Offer Seattle's Best Coffee
February 16, 2010More
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Get Your Juices Flowing in 2010 with These Ideas
Source: Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
Date: 03-10-2010 09:22:03 GMTSame-Store Sales Down but Improved at Ruby Tuesday
Source: Chain Leader
Date: 03-09-2010 10:15:58 GMTNPD Group Shows A Decline In Restaurant Visits
Source: www.qsrmagazine.com
Date: 03-03-2010 18:13:11 GMT
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Knowing What’s Important for Navigating a Brand
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What’s in a name? To some restaurants, it could be millions
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Authenticity and Wellness
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The New Meaning of Convenience
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I think the non-commercial foodservice traffic declined by 9 percent as reported...
Ken Toong– 3/4/2010 8:05:07 PM PST
in response to Restaurant Visits Fell 3% in 2009, Reports NPDI feel that if a restaurant has been in your hometown for at least a year and you...
felice castaldo– 2/9/2010 5:45:52 AM PST
in response to Restaurant Guests Sound OffPoll simple: People want good, friendly service. It's as important as the food...
R.M. Ross– 2/2/2010 3:09:10 PM PST
in response to Restaurant Guests Sound OffRather than waiting for condensed reports which can take weeks and sometimes...
Tim Tolbert– 2/2/2010 10:50:37 AM PST
in response to Restaurant Guests Sound Off
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