Consumer Trends

June 18, 2013

Consumer Trends

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All the World’s Your Stage An online presence can be a boon to business and give quick serves global appeal. But it also has the power to haunt them.	The Table Service Upgrade Firehouse Subs, BurgerFi add table service to score real estate in Florida town.
Good Food for All Industry veterans Brad Blum and John Vincent invest in good-for-you brands.	Can Ice Cream Survive? Old favorites, new strategies keeping ice cream alive as fro-yo explodes.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered Burger King’s new delivery service could open doors for other brands.	Get a Grip on Big Data Brands must cope with a new analytics trend to get the most out of marketing and operations.
Buying into Booze Does the future of fast casual lie in alcohol?	The New Face of R&D Brands look to fans, social media to develop new products and flavors.
The Great Migration Fine-dining veterans are taking their talents to the fast-casual space.	No Business Like Show Business With dining becoming the new theater, can you sell tickets to your show?

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GS1 US Celebrates 40 Years of the Barcode

2013-04-05

This year markes the 40th anniversary that organizations united to adopt a universal way to conduct business using GS1 Standards. Beginning with a...

Server Products Rolls Out New Chilled Food Dispenser

2013-04-03

Server Products, the leader in dispensing equipment, announces the new Chilled Food Dispenser. This compact unit uses energy-efficient...

KFC's Li'l New Menu Idea: Bucket Kids Meals

2013-03-28

This March, KFC introduces a meal that is sized just for its Li’ttlest fans: KFC’s Li’l Bucket Kids Meals. Packaged in a kid-...

SLM Promotes New Campaign at 2013 Conference

2013-03-27

SLM Facility Solutions Nationwide, a member of the Restaurant Facility Management Association since 2005 and loyal attendee to the annual...

Deals No Longer Drive Restaurant Traffic, NPD Says

2013-03-26

With restaurant visits on a deal or discount down last year, it appears that restaurant customers may perceive the price of deals offered over a...

In-N-Out’s Burger Ranked Top Fast-Food Burger in US

2013-03-25

The Double-Double Burger from In-N-Out was ranked the “Top Fast-Food Burger” in a crowd-sourced ranking from more than 3,000 fast food...

Younger Americans Remain Key for Ethnic Food Market

2013-03-18

Young Americans and those with children like to spice things up in the kitchen, according to new research from Mintel on the ethnic foods market....

Consumer Spending Took a Step Back in February

2013-03-13

First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, released its First Data SpendTrendanalysis for the full...

Consumers Care Most About Total Sugar Content, Not HFCS

2013-03-12

According to a new study from Mintel Research Consultancy exploring consumer attitudes about the 12 highest-volume food and beverage categories,...

Wendy's Ranks No. 1 for Kid-Friendly, Healthy Options

2013-03-07

According to Restaurant DemandTracker, a recent survey of restaurant customers in the United States, households with younger kids are much more...

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