consumers

Consumer Trends

4 global menu megatrends to track

Technomic finds that similar consumer demands—such as increased snacking and plant-forward plates—are driving menus around the world.

Food

Repackaging healthy

While salads remain the go-to healthy choice in restaurants—76 percent of consumers order salads with some frequency, according to Chicago researcher Technomic—49 percent of patrons would like more varied options.

Technomic and the Beverage Marketing Corp.’s new On-Premise Intelligence Report reveals the three spirits that are taking this adult beverage category to greater heights at restaurants and bars.

Four ways consumers are driving the veggie trend on restaurant menus.

Three-quarters of Hispanic diners order food from restaurants at least once a week, compared to two-thirds of consumers overall. Read on to find out about the changing preferences of this growing demographic, a topic that will get a deeper dive at our Restaurant Trends & Directions Conference in Chicago this July.

These 10 quick-service brands are creating a bond with diners more effectively than others.

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