Tag: restaurant trends

National Restaurant Association Reports Continued Restaurant Job Growth, Outpaces Overall Job Growth Rate by Two to One

Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  New analysis by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that the restaurant industry continues to serve as…

July 6, 2012 · ·

National Restaurant Association Partners with DigitalCoCo on New Social Media Solutions for Restaurants

Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association (NRA) today announced that it has partnered with DigitalCoCo, the leading restaurant industry…

July 5, 2012 · ·

Chicken wings take flight in restaurants

Wings are driving scorching sales at specialty chains, getting the gourmet treatment at fancy restaurants and even emerging in good-for-you…

July 4, 2012 · ·

McDonald’s New CEO Focuses on Chicken Amid Shaky Economy

McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) (MCD)’s new chief executive officer is playing chicken with the menu. As Don Thompson, 49, steps into…

July 2, 2012 · ·

Barbecue: Not just a hit on the backyard grill, but also at restaurants

Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Barbecue is synonymous with summertime, and the 4th of July is the pinnacle of barbecue season. Leading…

July 2, 2012 · ·

How Ground Round, Sizzler and Bennigan’s Bounced Back from Bankruptcy

In February 2004, Jack Crawford and other franchisees of the Ground Round casual dining chain dialed in to a conference…

June 30, 2012 · ·

Restaurant Performance Index Remains Above 100 for Seventh Consecutive Month, Reflecting Continued Positive Sales

Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association’s…

June 29, 2012 · ·

Consumer Reports Survey: Nearly 48,000 Diners Rate Best & Worst At 102 Popular Restaurant Chains

Yonkers, NY  (RestaurantNews.com)  Whether you’re traveling the interstate, looking for a sumptuous supper, or just want to get away from…

June 28, 2012 · ·

Restaurant Visits Increasingly Influenced by Online Marketing, Reports NPD

Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  In the first quarter of 2012, six percent of restaurant visits (926 million visits) were influenced by…

June 26, 2012 · ·

Healthier Alternatives, Gluten-Free Items and Food Trucks Reign Supreme at the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

Hottest Industry Trends Revealed and Discussed on this Year’s NRA Show Floor Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  From never-before-seen flavor combinations to…

June 26, 2012 · ·

Restaurant Chain Growth Report 6/26/12

Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Richardson, TX-based GOLDEN CHICK (founded…

June 26, 2012 · ·

Restaurant Chain Growth Report 6/19/12

Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Alexandria, VA-based BREAD & CHOCOLATE…

June 19, 2012 · ·

National Restaurant Association, Technomic and Digital Coco Partner to Launch New Fast Casual Trends & Directions Conference

Washington, DC  (RestaurantNews.com)  The National Restaurant Association, in partnership with Technomic and Digital Coco, today announced that it has created…

June 18, 2012 · ·

Sales are beefing up at better burger restaurants

The humble burger still reigns as America’s favorite food, but a growing number of foodies are searching for something a…

June 13, 2012 · ·

Restaurant Chain Growth Report 6/12/12

Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Houston, TX-based FADI’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL…

June 12, 2012 · ·

Big Chain Restaurant Trends: Hot Menu Items, Hot Marketing Strategies

In recent years, the rise of better burger franchises and fast-casual chains such as Panera Bread and Chipotle has put…

June 11, 2012 · ·

Noisy restaurants: Taking the din out of dinner

As restaurateurs strive to attract a younger crowd, they’ve ditched the pile carpets, soft tablecloths and plush velvet booths for…

June 8, 2012 · ·

Visits to U.S. Restaurants this Winter Strongest Since Spring 2008

Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Motivated by mild winter weather consumers increased their visits to restaurants and other commercial foodservice outlets by…

June 6, 2012 · ·

Restaurant Chain Growth Report 6/5/12

Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Irvine, CA-based JUICE IT UP…

June 5, 2012 · ·

Sandwich innovations keep restaurant customers coming back for more

Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Sandwiches are the cornerstone of lunch and dinner menus at both limited- and full-service restaurants, where they…

May 31, 2012 · ·

Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Positive as Restaurant Performance Index Stood Above 100 for 6th Consecutive Month

Restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales for the 11th consecutive month; Operators are optimistic about sales growth and the economy…

May 31, 2012 · ·

Drive-Thru Windows Still Put the Fast in Fast Food Restaurants

Chicago, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Some several decades after drive-thru restaurant windows first appeared on the American scene these now ubiquitous dining…

May 30, 2012 · ·