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What to expect in the pizza segment in 2013
Digital technologies will be a major focus in the New Year.- Alicia Kelso -
Top three pizza chains among most Googled food companies
Google released its 2012 Zeitgeist list earlier this week, highlighting the top searches in different categories and countries around the world. The list of most-searched food companies in the U.S … -
Restaurant workers' wage protests spread to Chicago
After hundreds of New York City quick-service workers walked out of their jobs two weeks ago in protest of low wages, a large crowd is expected to do the same today in Chicago. Leaders from community …- Alicia Kelso -
Pizza segment's 2012 highlighted by expansion, mobile
Commodities, rebranding efforts and social media initiatives are also big non-food stories from this year.- Alicia Kelso -
Millennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends
Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic group's overall eating habits, according … -
Restaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013
While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job creator in 2013, according to the National … -
Gluten-free tops pizza menu trends in 2012
Chicken pizza toppings have increased 26 percent in the past three years.1 comment- Alicia Kelso -
Report: C-store traffic declines 2.1 percent in Q3
Total consumer traffic through convenience stores was down 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2012, versus the same quarter last year, according to research and advisory firm The NPD Group. NPD's … -
Technomic outlines restaurant visit drivers
Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions. The report concludes a variety of reasons … -
NRA releases 2013 culinary forecast
The top trends of 2012 will carry into the new year.- Alicia Kelso -
Obamacare comments hurt Papa John's reputation
Anti-Obamacare comments from Papa John's CEO/founder John Schnatter, as well as a major Applebee's franchisee, appear to have driven down both chains' consumer perception, even two weeks or more …- Alicia Kelso -
New York's QSR employees return to work after wage protest
'Fast Food Forward' movement is growing slowly through volunteer, social media efforts.1 comment- Alicia Kelso -
Restaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell sharply in October. The RPI … -
Technomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013
Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include: 1. Snacking. Changing dining habits are impacting traditional … -
Convenience stores positioned for foodservice growth
According to new research from Technomic, foodservice is a key area of opportunity for convenience stores. As revenues from gasoline and tobacco products fall, foodservice sales are increasingly … -
QSR workers strike in NYC, demand higher wages
New Yorkers will see workers on strike at some of the largest quick-service restaurant chains today, as hundreds of workers at dozens of McDonalds, Taco Bells, KFCs and Burger Kings across the city … -
Burke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs
The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free Meatball. Operators who cater to gluten-free … -
Technomic predicts five UK restaurant trends
Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to Technomic, which recently identified five key … -
Franchise sector experiences modest growth
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International Franchise Association announced this … -
Technomic makes 2013 restaurant trend predictions
Foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has released its list of 2013 trend predictions. These insights are based on site visits evaluating the restaurant scene in cities across the …
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