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Study focuses on how to build loyalty among Hispanic consumers
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Restaurant operators continue to report positive sales, optimism
Bolstered by positive same-store sales and traffic results and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained … -
Brands get nostalgic in updating to Facebook Timeline
Chains need to take advantage of the new design or risk losing engagement.- Alicia Kelso -
NRA survey shows demand for online, smartphone presence
The restaurant industry was one of the first to come back from the recession, and for 2012, the National Restaurant Association's Forecast predicts a record year of $632 billion in total industry …1 comment -
Report: Expectations rise for restaurant industry
The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd edition of the Chain Restaurant … -
Restaurant chains going green in response to consumer demand
Green Restaurant Association CEO discusses growth in environmentally-friendly efforts throughout the past few years.- Alicia Kelso -
Report: Soup and salad purchases increase
As consumers seek lighter, healthier and more affordable food choices, away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, according to market research firm Technomic. A variety of portion sizes … -
Mintel: Local produce edging out organic in terms of consumer importance
According to the latest research data from Mintel, locally purchased fruits and vegetables by grocery stores and restaurants are now more important to consumers than organic options. Mintel research … -
Report shows a jump in chain restaurant growth
The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according to new data released by research firm … -
Pizza chains feed into March Madness
Some operators also get creative with St. Patrick's Day.- Alicia Kelso -
Innovations showcased at International Pizza Expo
The annual International Pizza Expo featured an estimated crowd of more than 10,000 attendees over the past two days. According to the Las Vegas Sun, some innovations stood out more than others for … -
Papa John's cited for effective use of CEO in ad campaign
Three-year study measures consumers' response to 'front men as spokesmen' strategies.- Alicia Kelso -
Mintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive
Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market research firm Mintel's latest report … -
More consumers heading to restaurants for a snack
Consumers are snacking significantly more now than they were two years ago. Almost half (48 percent) of consumers polled say they're now snacking at least twice a day, compared to 25 percent in 2010 … -
Restaurant unit count drops in fall 2011
The total U.S. restaurant unit count dropped from 587,335 in Fall 2010 to 580,852 in Fall 2011, mostly due to independent restaurant closings. The data is based on the most recent restaurant census … -
Pizza segment makes up 9.5% of foodservice market
The away-from-home pizza segment represents $46 billion in retail sales per year across the United States, making up 9.5 percent of the U.S. commercial foodservice market, according to data from … -
NRA awards 18 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards
The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the 2012 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize consumable products that deliver restaurant operator … -
Restaurant operators report positive sales for 8th consecutive month
The outlook for the restaurant industry is positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained well above 100 in January. The RPI … -
Restaurant beer sales rise nearly 10 percent in 2011
The Beer Institute released new data showing that the value of beer sales in restaurants rose more than 9 percent in 2011, totaling about $23.6 billion in sales. With restaurants responsible for … -
How the pizza segment can embrace children's nutrition
Healthier kids' meals was listed as a top 2012 trend by numerous experts.1 comment- Alicia Kelso
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