Consumer Trends

May 23, 2013

Consumer Trends

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Small Portions a Big Idea Little servings give diners an opportunity to control health, value, and variety.	From Negative to Positive Sites like Yelp and Trip Advisor can be valuable marketing tools.
What You Can Learn from Casual Dining A McAlister’s Deli franchisee explains how his casual-dining experience translates into quick-serve success.	The Extra Mile Recognizing the people and brands that have gone above and beyond in the quest to make America healthier.
R&D Finds Its Feminine Side Women bring fresh ideas and perspectives to menu development.	The Secret’s Out Whether organic or strategic, secret menus can be a boon to business.
Tricks of the Local Trade Incorporating local ingredients into your menu can set you apart from competitors. But first you should know what you’re buying into.	The Story of the Sea Customers are increasingly interested in the story behind their food. That’s good news for the seafood industry.
Buzzwords, Defined You see these buzzwords on menuboards, in advertisements, on food labels. But what do they really mean?	The Snack Attack How quick-service operators can benefit with more snack options.

industry headlines

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...

Customers Seek Gluten-Free Items More Than Ever

2013-03-07

As of this January, about a third of U.S. adults say they want to cut down or be free of gluten in their diets, the highest percentage making this...

Menus of Change Summit Explores Health, Flavor Trends

2013-03-06

Menus of Change, a new initiative co-presented by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), will...

Shopkeep POS Wins Best Customer Care Award

2013-03-06

ShopKeep POS was presented with a Bronze Stevie Award for Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year in the Computer Hardware, Services &...

WFF Partners Up with People Report

2013-03-04

For 7th Year, Dunkin' Ranks No. 1 in Customer Loyalty

2013-02-23

For the seventh straight year, Dunkin' Donuts has been ranked No. 1 in customer loyalty in the coffee category by the Brand Keys Customer...

Checkers/Rally's Shows Some Skin

2013-02-22

Checkers/Rally’s may be known for its double drive thru and seasoned fries, says Checkers chief marketing officer Terri Snyder. But the...

2 in 5 Consumers Plan to Spend Less on Quick Service

2013-02-22

Empathica, a global provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to multiunit enterprises in retail, foodservices, banking, petro,...

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