Number of U.S. restaurants slipped in fall 2009

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February 2, 2010

Restaurants dipped 0.3 percent in fall 2009 from the previous year, amounting to 1,652 fewer restaurant units nationwide, according to a release about…

U.S. Foodservice creates new digital resource for restaurants

January 26, 2010

U.S. Foodservice has launched two new Web sites to help restaurant operators improve sales and efficiency. Foodsight and Beyond the Plate offer articles…

U.S. Foodservice creates new digital resource for restaurants

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January 26, 2010

U.S. Foodservice has launched two new Web sites to help restaurant operators improve sales and efficiency. Foodsight and Beyond the Plate offer articles…

Technomic lowers 2010 restaurant industry forecast

January 24, 2010

Citing continued concern over job losses, underemployment and continued consumer frugality in dining away from home, Technomic revised its 2010 U.S.

Technomic lowers 2010 restaurant industry forecast

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January 24, 2010

Citing continued concern over job losses, underemployment and continued consumer frugality in dining away from home, Technomic revised its 2010 U.S.

NRA report: Restaurant sales will finally stabilize

January 19, 2010

With the economic downturn easing, the restaurant industry is expected to show gradual improvement in 2010, according to the National Restaurant Association's…

NRA report: Restaurant sales will finally stabilize

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January 19, 2010

With the economic downturn easing, the restaurant industry is expected to show gradual improvement in 2010, according to the National Restaurant Association's…

Report outlines paradigm shifts in consumer taste

Restaurants must suppress "operational convenience" to focus on authentic, specific foodservice trends

Report outlines paradigm shifts in consumer taste

Restaurants must suppress "operational convenience" to focus on authentic, specific foodservice trends

Fast casual, curbside changing perception of the QSR

January 12, 2010

The restaurant industry is no longer divided into clear-cut segments, at least from consumers' point of view. With the increasing growth of the fast casual…

Fast casual, curbside changing perception of the QSR

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January 12, 2010

The restaurant industry is no longer divided into clear-cut segments, at least from consumers' point of view. With the increasing growth of the fast casual…

Boston's partners with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

January 11, 2010

During the company's annual Valentine's Day fundraiser, all Boston's restaurants across the United States will sell heart-shaped pizzas and desserts, and will…

Boston's partners with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

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January 11, 2010

During the company's annual Valentine's Day fundraiser, all Boston's restaurants across the United States will sell heart-shaped pizzas and desserts, and will…

NPD: U.S. saw steepest declines in global foodservice traffic in Q3

January 10, 2010

While there are positive signs that economies around the world are improving, the global foodservice business remained weak in the third quarter of 2009…

NPD: U.S. saw steepest declines in global foodservice traffic in Q3

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January 10, 2010

While there are positive signs that economies around the world are improving, the global foodservice business remained weak in the third quarter of 2009…

U.S. Hispanics outspent other demographics in 2009

January 4, 2010

While the American economy floundered and consumers as a whole tightened their belts, the growth in Hispanic spending was twice the growth in general market…

U.S. Hispanics outspent other demographics in 2009

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January 4, 2010

While the American economy floundered and consumers as a whole tightened their belts, the growth in Hispanic spending was twice the growth in general market…

Webinar: Specialty beverages-The trends driving the industry

As more Americans seek out healthy food options, restaurant operators are going to see a lot of activity surrounding consumers’ desires for healthful…

Webinar to focus on specialty beverage trends

December 14, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nestle Professional and FastCasual.com have announced the free webinar, "Specialty beverages: The trends driving the industry." The webinar…

Technomic names leading menu trends for 2010

December 9, 2009

Challenged with one of the toughest years on record, restaurant operators may be looking ahead to 2010 with an eye toward further cost-cutting measures. Menu…