Lakewood Ranch-based restaurant chain growing strong
Amid an economy that has cut into consumers’ ability to dine out, First Watch Restaurants Inc. is growing — aggressively.…
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Dining: Chains grab ahold of 24-hour eating trend
We eat what we want, when we want. No more of this breakfast, lunch and dinner stuff. We snack all…
Restaurant Operators Use New and Unique Flavors to Respond to Consumer Demands Without Breaking the Bank
Chicago, IL (RestaurantNews.com) A precarious balance has been struck in the restaurant industry, with prices being held as low as…
Black Friday Diners Expected to Hit 32 Million
The National Restaurant Association estimates that 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for a Thanksgiving meal this year, and…
Seven Leading U.S. Restaurant Trends for 2012
Just as the nation’s economic forecast includes mixed signals, restaurants across the U.S. face a varied landscape of expected trends…
September Restaurant Sales, Traffic Levels Show Improvement
Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) topped the 100…
U.S. Restaurant Consumers Drinking More Tap Water Instead of Buying Beverages
Tap water is one of the fastest growing beverages ordered at U.S. restaurants whereas revenue-generating beverages have been declining over…
New Study: Social Media has Outsized Impact on Sales and Brand Perception
NEW YORK (RestaurantNews.com) According to final results from a new Ogilvy-ChatThreads study of restaurant consumers, individuals exposed to social content…
Restaurants: Consumer Confidence, Rising Food Costs Driving Decline
BOULDER, Colo. (RestaurantNews.com) The food service industry went into 2011 with high hopes. After two years of declining sales and…
Market Force Study Reveals Cheesecake Factory is Favorite Casual-Dining Restaurant for Second Year in a Row
Texas Roadhouse is No. 2 and Olive Garden is No. 3 in national consumer survey BOULDER, Colo. (RestaurantNews.com) Cheesecake Factory…
Restaurant Performance Index Fell to Lowest Level in 13 Months Amid Growing Operator Uncertainty
Dampened by softer sales and traffic levels and continued uncertainty among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index…
Restaurant News Bites: ShopHouse, Panera, The Fuzzy Peach
Technomic has examined the menus of over 100 independent restaurants to compile their new report on upcoming food trends. Beverages…
Chipotle Mexican Grill Shines in Sluggish Economy – Wendy’s Lags
NEW YORK, NY (RestaurantNews.com) As the global economy begins to sputter and US unemployment in the pivotal 18- to 24-year-old…
Emerging Menu Trends, Beverages Taking Center Stage as Ingredients
A new report released by Technomic examines the menus of 100 independent restaurants across the U.S. to identify new food…
Lunch Motivations and Behavior Can Vary Significantly by Generational Group, Finds Technomic
CHICAGO (RestaurantNews.com) Research recently conducted for Technomic’s Lunch Consumer Trend Report sheds interesting light on purchasing behavior, motivations and attitudes…
Restaurant News Bites: Restaurant Trends, Zagat Fast Food Survey
Leading your restaurant or restaurant chain into the new world of social media advertising requires an understanding of the new…
Five Emerging Trends in the Foodservice Industry
In today’s competitive foodservice industry, it’s becoming increasingly important for brands to engage guests and employees in a more meaningful…
35 Percent of Americans Expected to Be Restaurant Patrons Over Labor Day Weekend, According to the National Restaurant Association
Food plays a central role in outdoor and vacation activities in the summer time, and new research by the National…
Fast-food evolution
It seems that burger joints don’t want to look like burger joints anymore. In newly designed restaurants being rolled out…
Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Positive as Restaurant Performance Index Stood Above 100 for Fifth Consecutive Month
Buoyed by positive same-store sales and solid optimism among restaurant operators for continued growth, the outlook for the restaurant industry…
Table Set for Fast-Casual Asian Invasion
Drive down any major U.S. thoroughfare, and you are bound to pass chains that sell hamburgers, fried chicken, tacos and…
Restaurants Offer iPads & Tweets with Eats
It may be impolite to play with mobile devices at the dinner table, but more restaurants are incorporating this type…