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Restaurant industry outlook softened in May
The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell below 100 for the first time in three months. The … -
Convenience stores give restaurants a run for customers’ money
A new report by foodservice consultant Technomic finds that the c-store segment nominally grew by 1.5 percent in 2009. That doesn't sound like a ton of growth, but it has specific implications for …- Jennifer Litz -
NRA: Show attendance increased 11%
A post-event review and analysis of the 91st annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event (IWSB) confirms that attendance … -
NPD reports specialty coffee and breakfast sandwiches key to growth
According to market research firm The NPD Group, breakfast accounted for nearly 60 percent of the restaurant industry's traffic increase over the past five years, and if not for the breakfast daypart … -
Sustainable drink cup task force names winners of paper cup challenge
The betacup sustainable drink cup task force has announced the winners of its open innovation challenge to reduce paper cup consumption. Fast casual Starbucks Coffee Co. sponsored the contest as …- Christa Hoyland -
Study reveals moms cutting back on dining out
The economy may be recovering, but America's moms are keeping tight on their family's dining dollars, with 58 percent saying they will eat out less this year than last, according to a new nationwide …1 comment -
Eagle Boys launches baked potato skins
Eagle Boys has become the first Australian pizza maker to launch potato skins as one of 31 new menu items released by the chain. "During the past 12 months I've looked at Australian food trends … -
Take the PMC State of the Industry survey to win an iPad
PizzaMarketplace.com is in the process of producing its third State of the Industry Report, and it needs the participation of as many of its executive readers as possible. To encourage a rich pool of …- Jennifer Litz -
Same-store sales bleeding slows, says NPD
All segments of the industry experienced traffic losses in the first quarter of 2010, according to NPD's CREST, which continually tracks consumer usage of foodservice. The cheaper the food, the less … -
Harris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes
Restaurant executives looking for support in opposing pending 'sin taxes' on fattening foods and soft drinks have an ally: A new Harris poll says over half of consumers oppose such methods for … -
Technomic: Foodservice industry shows modest improvement
Citing better-than-expected performance in several foodservice segments, foodservice industry consultants Technomic adjusted its 2010 U.S. foodservice industry nominal growth forecast upward from a … -
NRA: Menu trends continue to highlight comfort food
Comfort foods continue to dominate restaurant menus in the United States, with stroganoff, meatballs, bread bowls, melted sandwiches and oatmeal rounding out the top five positions for 2010. During …- Valerie Killifer -
Focus on guest experience rebuilds loyalty
Amid fierce competition in a customer-driven market, restaurant brands that focused on offering customers an improved customer experience were more likely to keep those guests coming back, according … -
NPD: Restaurants likely to wean customers off discounts/deals
Restaurants across all segments of the restaurant industry offered a host of deals and discounts over the past two years to entice recession-ridden consumers to visit. With signs that the economy may … -
NY State Restaurant Assoc. selects Mocapay as mobile marketing provider
The New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA), one of the nation's largest restaurant associations, has selected Mocapay as its official mobile marketing provider and will start with a pilot … -
Food, beverage manufacturers to cut 1.5 trillion calories by 2015
Less than a week after First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the Childhood Obesity Task Force's action plan, the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) has made its pledge to lower the calorie … -
NRA Show 2010: NRA, FCSI to offer free design consultations
Attendees at the 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will have exclusive opportunities to receive one-on-one design and management advisory consultation services from … -
Pizza Executive Summit draws industry leaders
Unique event unites the industry's agenda setters to learn in a dramatically different setting.- Jennifer Litz -
NRA Show 2010: Food Truck Spot to debut
Giving a huge nod to the mobile food truck trend that has diners to the streets, the National Restaurant Association is debuting its Food Truck Spot at this year's National Restaurant, Hotel-Motel …- Valerie Killifer -
Restaurant Industry Outlook at strongest level since Sept. 2007
Fueled by improving sales and traffic levels and growing optimism among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity rose sharply in March …
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