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Papa Murphy's named one of Zagat's top chains for service
Papa Murphy's was once again named one of the top chains for service according to the 2012 Zagat Fast-Food Survey. The brand was No. 2 in the large chain category this year, up from No. 3 in 2011 … -
Report: U.S., Canada, China restaurants gain traffic in Q2
If it wasn't rainy, cloudy weather that kept foodservice customers away throughout much of Europe in the April, May and June quarter, it was economic concerns that did, reports market research … -
Report: Social media linked to fewer than 1% of sales
Data from a Forrester research study found that fewer than 1 percent of transactions could be traced back to social links. The report, "The Purchase Path of Online Buyers In 2012,″ analyzed …2 comments -
Report: Demand growing for high-margin beverages
Seven out of 10 consumers (71 percent) now purchase beverages away from home twice a week or more often, up from 66 percent in 2010. According to market research firm Techmomic, as the economy … -
PizzaMarketplace State of the Industry 2012 now available
About 150 operators were surveyed on topics such as menu trends, marketing initiatives, technology upgrades, franchising, capital spending and general operations. -
Survey: U.S. pizza market tops $40 billion
Opportunities are available with healthier offerings, leaner proteins and breakfast varieties.- Alicia Kelso -
Report: Chain restaurants growing through franchising
A new report by Technomic and Restaurant Finance Monitor finds that the franchising of restaurant brands continues to be a major growth avenue pursued by chains and that, as credit markets continue … -
Report: Food industry franchising profitability on the rise
More than 70 percent of franchisees surveyed said they would recommend their brand to other candidates – a strong indicator of job satisfaction.- Alicia Kelso -
NYC approves soda ban; restaurant association responds
Big-margin soft drinks are good for operators' bottom lines.3 comments- Alicia Kelso -
Report: Beverage-only occasions at restaurants on the rise
As consumers manage restaurant checks by cutting back on beverages and ordering food-only at main meals, restaurant chains are driving incremental beverage-only occasions at other times during the … -
Pizza operators leverage growing demand for craft beer
Pizzerias are experiencing boost in beverage sales from localized brews.- Alicia Kelso -
Restaurant operator optimism slips
As a result of softer customer traffic and a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell to its lowest level in nine … -
Report: Full-service restaurants fared better than limited-service in first part of 2012
Among 12 different types of restaurants tracked by marketing research firm CHD Expert during the first half of the year, full service family-style restaurants, cafes and diners experienced the most … -
Canadian foodservice visits lead developed markets
Global foodservice traffic in the first quarter of 2012 reflected each geography's economy, according to market research comany The NPD Group. For example, NPD's foodservice market research finds … -
Top restaurant execs to meet in San Diego for FCES
CEOs and other leaders from the fastest-growing segment of the restaurant industry will gather Oct. 21-23 at San Diego's US Grant Hotel for the seventh annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, presented … -
College-aged Millennials shaping foodservice trends
Trends such as ethnic cuisine, late-night ordering and meatless options expected to grow.- Alicia Kelso -
Report: Chain restaurants missing ethnic cuisine opportunities
New research from Technomic shows that, while consumer demand for ethnic cuisine is high, chain restaurants are missing the opportunity to offer such foods and flavors. Just one-fourth of consumers …1 comment -
Few pizza concepts on list of fastest growing companies
Restaurant category dominated by concepts from fledgling fast casual segment.- Alicia Kelso -
Report: C-store sales up 6 percent despite flat traffic
Convenience store (c-store) visits remained stable and total channel sales were up in the second calendar quarter of 2012 compared to same quarter year ago, according to market research firm The NPD … -
Tapping into the college Millennial foodservice consumer
Younger consumers prefer snacks, late-night options.- Alicia Kelso
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