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Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

People taking weight loss drugs are spending less on groceries

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 22, 2024

Retail Watch: A new study on shopping behaviors among those on GLP-1 medications raises some potential worries for restaurants.

Consumer Trends

Current influences on consumer spending and value decisions

 Sponsored content from our partner IFMA on Jul. 11, 2024

Explore the latest insights into consumer spending and value decisions amidst ongoing inflation. Learn how rising food-away-from-home (FAFH) costs impact behaviors and discover strategies for targeting key demographics and addressing operator challenges in our current economic environment.

Consumer Trends

It's the season of cheap eats, Caesar Salad and limoncello

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 10, 2024

The latest consumer trend data released by Yelp reveals an uptick in these restaurant searches and several others since last year.

Consumer Trends

What Operators Should Know About The “Food Bowl” Trend

Sponsored content from our partner Furmano Foods on Jun. 10, 2024

Over the past several years, the concept of the “food bowl” has become increasingly popular—for a number of reasons. First, they’re versatile, allowing operators to combine an array of ingredients for...

Consumer Trends

Stoners are big fans of DoorDash and Little Caesars, data shows

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 29, 2024

Cannabis users are far more likely to order delivery and fast food than those who don’t indulge, survey results from Numerator show.

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Consumers' health perceptions about beef are changing

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 09, 2024

The nutrition police and plant-based advocates have pushed people away from eating beef. But times they are a changing.

Consumer Trends

Looking to open a pizza place? Go to Hawaii

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2024

The state has the lowest penetration of pizza places and the highest prices. And the state with the highest-rated local pizzas? Try New Hampshire.

Consumer Trends

2024 is well underway, but industry forecasters are still predicting what's ahead

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 10, 2024

In the latest restaurant, culinary and consumer reports, some surprises await in the year ahead, sprinkled in with the more expected trends and predictions.

Consumer Trends

A list of the highest rated independent restaurants in America reveals some surprises

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2024

Using Yelp data, OnDeck tracked consumers’ favorite indies in every state, ranging from breakfast spots to pizza places and burger joints.

Consumer Trends

Restaurant sales expected to top $1T for the first time in 2024

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 06, 2024

But the National Restaurant Association projects in its annual State of the Industry Report, margins will be squeezed by high inflation.

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