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Targeting Gen Z consumers? It’s not so simple

May 31, 2023

According to a presentation at the National Restaurant Association Show, Gen Z consumers want authenticity, convenience and ‘a vibe’ more...

Panda Express launches new personalized rewards program

May 31, 2023

Panda Rewards will be a personalized, points-based rewards program that uses gamification and ‘surprise and...

Why Q1 may have been a mirage

May 31, 2023

Consumers started trading down at the end of 2022 in response to higher menu pricing. Now, they’re taking...

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Inflation-weary consumers are starting to chase restaurant deals

May 30, 2023

New data from Circana finds that consumer use of deals at restaurants grew by 8% year-over-year in Q1 as inflation fatigue sets in.

Approachable Castelvetrano olives appear on more menus

May 24, 2023

Castelvetrano olives are known for their mild, buttery flavor and are a great addition to dishes needing a bit of an acidic punch, but not too much. ...

KFC has sold over 100 million nuggets in less than two months

May 18, 2023

The restaurant company said ‘we’re very excited about the success we’ve seen to date’ from its new nuggets, launched in late March.

Why Chipotle is focused on small and college towns

May 18, 2023

Chipotle’s small town openings have generated record sales and inspired the company to increase its expansion guidance.

A search for clarity at this year’s National Restaurant Association Show

May 17, 2023

For months, we’ve had a mixed outlook on the macroeconomic environment, but four days of conversations and networking could...

Wow Bao upgrades its rewards program to an NFT-based loyalty program

May 17, 2023

Wow Bao is launching its first minting of NFTs called “CollectaBaos” that will allow owners to be part of the ‘Hot Buns Club’...

Multicultural Gobi Manchurian appears on more menus

May 15, 2023

Gobi Manchurian, an Indo-Chinese dish of battered and fried cauliflower tossed in a sweet and sour chile sauce, is rising in...

Restaurants roll out the red carpet for moms

May 10, 2023

The National Restaurant Association cites Mother’s Day as the most popular holiday to eat at restaurants and 40% of adults plan to use a restaurant for the occasion.

The gap between restaurant and grocery prices increased in April

May 10, 2023

April marked the 10th straight month of cooling inflation, though full-service menu prices were up by 7.2% over last year and limited-service meals were up 8.2% during the month.

The Japanese snack Takoyaki increases in popularity on menus

May 08, 2023

Takoyaki, which means “grilled octopus” in Japanese, is a snack of meat (often but not necessarily octopus), aromatics such as ginger and garlic, and dough dipped in batter and griddled in pans with hemispherical molds — sort of like deep waffle...

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