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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Cracker Barrel says it's winning back silver-haired fans without discouraging young newcomers

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 02, 2022

The highwayside family dining restaurant chain also said it is growing its share among value-conscious consumers.

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Inflation may be hurting servers' tips

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 15, 2022

Fewer diners say they’re tipping 20% now than they were at this time last year, according to a new study by Popmenu.

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Want your LTO to work? Include apples, bacon or steak

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 25, 2022

These are the ingredients, flavors and menu items that consumers find the most appealing in limited-time offers, according to Technomic.

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Reap the benefits of on-premise entertainment—without breaking the budget

Sponsored content from our partner Loop Media Inc. on Oct. 25, 2022

As restaurants across the country have welcomed diners back into their dining rooms, many have experienced higher levels of patronage. And while this is a good thing, many restaurants are also experie...

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Inflation’s grip on consumers grows tighter

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 18, 2022

Americans are becoming more vocal about higher prices for food and restaurants and are seeking out more affordable options, a new Yelp report found.

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What Denny Post learned from observing delivery customers

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 12, 2022

A series of in-home visits left the Nextbite co-president more excited than ever about the future of virtual brands. Here are some of her takeaways.

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California begins issuing inflation relief funds

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 10, 2022

It’s one of the largest relief efforts among a number of states offering cash injections to help consumers deal with rising costs. Will restaurants benefit?

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Level up the menu with performance dairy cheese sauces

Sponsored content from our partner Land O'Lakes Foodservice on Oct. 07, 2022

As consumers look for more and more to hold their interest in restaurant menus, operators are working overtime to come up with new and exciting ways to amp up the flavor and indulgence. One easy way t...

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4 twists on traditional Southern cuisine

Sponsored content from our partner Unilever Food Solutions on Oct. 07, 2022

Comfort foods have been popular for ages for good reason. But now, “Southern Comfort” trends are sweeping menus, and it’s easy to see why: Bold flavors such as barbecue pair perfectly with indulgent c...

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When it comes to sustainability, consumers are concerned and confused

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 27, 2022

Consumers named the food and beverage industry one of the most important industries when it comes to sustainability, according to a report published this month by research company Morning Consult. ...

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