During the past couple of weeks, a few interesting studies have emerged that give some great insight into the restaurant industry and consumers. Read about these studies here as well as other information on workforce productivity and the restaurant check payment system. Technomic finds connection between technology early adopters and heavy restaurant users In a [...]

Good and hungry Quick service restaurants have had to experiment with new items, value pricing and new ways to beat the competition during the recession. Some have succeeded while others have fallen behind. Read more about which ideas are working and which are not here.   Restaurants Struggle Many restaurants are beginning to face the [...]

Restaurants look to score sales goals during World Cup What is your restaurant doing to try to gain new customers during the World Cup? Any creative specials? Technomic Sees Upside for Family-Style Restaurants as Consumers Remain Budget-Conscious Sixty-eight percent of consumers say they would be highly likely to visit a family-style restaurant because they feel [...]

Local Marketing – How to Build Loyalty & Sales With the “L” Word Many diners prefer to eat at places that advertise their involvement in the community – whether through food purchasing, local employment or involvement in neighborhood activities. This article suggests some great ideas to help bring the LOCAL back into your business to [...]