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      Consumer Trends

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      Papa Johns Won't Get in a Discount War with Pizza Competitors
      The brand's value strategy is taking a more local, nuanced approach.
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      Can Autonomous Technology Power the Future of Restaurants?
      Automation is taking on more visible forms than ever.
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      Checking in on the State of the Restaurant Consumer
      How has guest behavior changed throughout the pandemic?
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      Is Sustainability the Future of the Restaurant Supply Chain?
      Recent bottlenecks and shortages have restaurants reevaluating.
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      Is a Recession Coming for Restaurants?

      And if so, how will brands navigate the landscape?

      Survey Finds Customers Want More Fun in Marketing Campaigns

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      Fast-Food Brands Brave the NFT World

      One fast casual is thinking outside the box of an already ambitious movement.

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      Restaurant Industry's Sales Recovery Slows in May

      A recession could be ahead, meaning less brand loyalty and more opportunities to attract new customers with enticing value and promotions. 

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      How Restaurants are Dealing with Continued Inflation

      "Combatting cost inflation with cost-cutting measures is like bringing a knife to a gun fight," report says.

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      Restaurant Menu Price Inflation Keeps Growing

      Some chains have leaned heavily into value in response. 

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      8 Trends in Social Impact for Quick-Service Restaurants

      Here’s why social purpose matters.

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      What's Fueling the Pizza Industry's Critical Driver Shortage?

      A perfect storm of factors is forcing fast-food's biggest brands to rethink their approach.

      Report: Rising Prices Slow Restaurant Recovery in April

      Food inflation and rising costs have increased the price of a foodservice meal over the past few years, up 9% in April compared to April 2019, contributing to a 4% decline in consumer visits to U.S.

      Study: One-Third of Restaurant Guests Trading Down Due to Inflation

      Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, released its sixth edition of The Why? Behind the Dine, a research report providing...
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