A recent NPD Group report found that the effects of the economic downturn have altered consumer dining-out habits for years to come. The survey found that 76 percent of respondents are cautious, controlled spenders who visit fewer restaurants, order fewer items at each meal, and trade down to get a better value. 24% of respondents [...]
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Allergy awareness is growing among the public—and in the quick-serve industry. This week, May 8-14, is Food Allergy Awareness Week, and operators are making an extra effort to help customers understand what’s in their food. Programs will be held this week in schools, restaurants and other community establishments to help improve allergen understanding. Food allergies [...]
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Technomic: Restaurants face ‘balancing act’ in offering value while protecting margins A recent survey from Technomic indicates that customers are becoming more sensitive to shrinking portion sizes and higher prices. 62 percent of consumers believes that restaurant prices have increased in the past three months, and 32 percent said portion sizes have gotten smaller. Consumers [...]
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