Convenience stores give restaurants a run for customers’ money

June 29, 2010

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…

NPD reports specialty coffee and breakfast sandwiches key to growth

June 20, 2010

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…

NPD reports specialty coffee and breakfast sandwiches key to growth

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June 20, 2010

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…

Sustainable drink cup task force names winners of paper cup challenge

June 17, 2010

The betacup sustainable drink cup task force has announced the winners of its open innovation challenge to reduce paper cup consumption. Fast casual Starbucks…

Sustainable drink cup task force names winners of paper cup challenge

June 17, 2010

The betacup sustainable drink cup task force has announced the winners of its open innovation challenge to reduce paper cup consumption. Fast casual Starbucks…

Study reveals moms cutting back on dining out

June 16, 2010

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…

Study reveals moms cutting back on dining out

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June 16, 2010

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…

Eagle Boys launches baked potato skins

June 14, 2010

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…

Eagle Boys launches baked potato skins

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June 14, 2010

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…

Take the PMC State of the Industry survey to win an iPad

June 8, 2010

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…

Take the PMC State of the Industry survey to win an iPad

June 8, 2010

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…

Same-store sales bleeding slows, says NPD

June 2, 2010

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…

Same-store sales bleeding slows, says NPD

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June 2, 2010

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…

Harris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes

June 1, 2010

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…

Harris: Consumers oppose fast food, soda taxes

June 1, 2010

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…

Technomic: Foodservice industry shows modest improvement

May 23, 2010

Citing better-than-expected performance in several foodservice segments, foodservice industry consultants Technomic adjusted its 2010 U.S. foodservice industry…

Technomic: Foodservice industry shows modest improvement

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May 23, 2010

Citing better-than-expected performance in several foodservice segments, foodservice industry consultants Technomic adjusted its 2010 U.S. foodservice industry…

NRA: Menu trends continue to highlight comfort food

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 22, 2010

Comfort foods continue to dominate restaurant menus in the United States, with stroganoff, meatballs, bread bowls, melted sandwiches and oatmeal rounding out…

NRA: Menu trends continue to highlight comfort food

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 22, 2010

Comfort foods continue to dominate restaurant menus in the United States, with stroganoff, meatballs, bread bowls, melted sandwiches and oatmeal rounding out…

Focus on guest experience rebuilds loyalty

May 20, 2010

Amid fierce competition in a customer-driven market, restaurant brands that focused on offering customers an improved customer experience were more likely to…