Food and drink tickets more expensive in 2010

December 13, 2010

Although Americans' wallets may feel thinner because of the recession, consumers are apparently willing to spend almost a dollar more on lunch. New research…

Unemployment hampers restaurant recovery, but volumes gain slight edge

December 12, 2010

With continued high unemployment across the U.S., restaurant traffic remained down 1 percent in the third calendar quarter of 2010; however, positive signs…

Restaurant comps, traffic push RPI to highest level in three years

November 29, 2010

Fueled by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…

Wiener: Papa John's in East Village?

New York pizza guru Scott Wiener (Scott’s Pizza Tours) analyzes the market for Papa John's in NYC's famous pizza enclave.  

NPD: Family dining makes a comeback

November 9, 2010

Restaurant visits from families or parties with kids increased this past summer after three years of traffic declines, according to market research company The…

ADA reports on families' fast food consumption

November 8, 2010

The American Dietetic Association Foundation has released preliminary results of a new survey on family eating habits, attitudes and physical activity. The…

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Restaurant performance outlook posts modest improvement

October 28, 2010

Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, as well as growing optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant…

Mintel: Consumer trends begin with long-term benefits

October 27, 2010

While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock of the global economic crisis, Mintel has predicted nine key consumer trends for the year ahead that…

Zagat: Customers want time limits on free restaurant Wi-Fi

October 26, 2010

Zagat Survey has released the results of its 2011 America's Top Restaurants guide, reporting the opinions and habits of more than 153,000 avid diners. The…

'Wisconsin cheese' new top pizza chain trend?

October 21, 2010

Domino's Wisconsin Six Cheese Pizza has only debuted this month, but even James Robson, CEO of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, has high hopes that it could…

FDA finds significant improvements in QSR, full-service restaurant compliance

October 21, 2010

The FDA has released its Retail Risk Factor Survey and 2010 Trends Report, a study produced every five years to assess 10 years worth of food safety at…

LaVoie: Supply chain trends for 2011

By Steven LaVoie

Technomic: Dessert has been recession proof

October 14, 2010

Technomic's newest study finds that for the past three years more consumers have consistently eaten  dessert. Occupying the smallest portion of most restaurant…

China, Canada lead global foodservice growth

October 10, 2010

The global foodservice industry experienced growth from increased consumer spending, according to NPD. Canada and China especially helped drive the trend.

Survey says: Takeout ordering has declined in key restaurant market

October 6, 2010

Zagat recently released the results of its 2011 New York City Restaurant Survey, which concluded that the dining scene is still sluggish two years after the…

Hartman Group and Broad Street Licensing Group form strategic partnership

October 5, 2010

The Hartman Group, Foodservice Solutions and Broad Street Licensing Group have announced a joint venture to study the food marketplace.

QSR giants granted insurance benefits waivers

National Restaurant Association spokesperson believes progress means more restaurant insurance companies could successfully apply for waivers.

Amex survey: Affluent diners boosted fast food spending in Q2 2010

September 30, 2010

A recent study by American Express has discovered that wealthy American consumers spent 24 percent more on fast food in the second quarter, compared with the…

Fast Casual publishes comprehensive state-of-the-industry report

September 29, 2010

Fast Casual (www.FastCasual.com), the leading online news and information source for the burgeoning fast casual dining segment, has published the fourth…