Consumer Trends: Page 8
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Major CKE franchisee goes bankrupt, shutters 39 stores
Summit Restaurant Holdings, which operates around 106 Hardee’s locations, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 5, 2023 -
Brinker to phase out Maggiano’s Italian Classics virtual brand
The brand lasted fewer than two years at the restaurant company, which is looking to to free up labor and time to focus on in-restaurant operations.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 4, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Restaurant Dive
Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends — from the rise of dessert concepts to a cohort of Mexican chains trying to overtake Chipotle — shaping the restaurant industry in 2024.
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Resy ‘drops’ exclusive reservations in new campaign
“Reservationships” offers exclusive experiences with limited availability at in-demand eateries in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and Washington, D.C.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 1, 2023 -
Sponsored by Square
The Future of Restaurants report: Square’s 2023 edition
The Square Future of Restaurants report will help you understand the top trends, the changing landscape and expectations, and the tools and strategies that define the next era of the restaurant industry.
May 1, 2023 -
Q&A
Papa Johns menu strategy chief talks balancing innovation with value
The pizza chain is targeting younger diners with snackable menu items like handheld desserts and its new Doritos Cool Ranch Papadia, VP of National Calendar and Menu Strategy Kimberly Bean said.
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 28, 2023 -
Chipotle’s same-store sales rise 10.9% as traffic turns positive
In-restaurant sales jumped nearly 23% year over year following efforts to boost operational efficiency, rewards and menu innovation.
By Julie Littman • April 26, 2023 -
Sponsored by Square
How this brewery-gastropub saves 6 hours a week with integrated payroll
Learn how a brewing company used Square to grow their business, boost revenue and generate higher numbers of repeat customers.
April 24, 2023 -
Study: 47% of consumers not comfortable using QR codes in restaurants
Despite more QR codes to view menus, order and pay, 65% of consumers aged 60-plus are uncomfortable using the tech, per a William Blair survey.
By Julie Littman • April 19, 2023 -
Sponsored by Square
5 tips for building an omnichannel restaurant strategy
Restaurants are finding new ways to meet consumers on the channels they’re already using. Here are five tips for building an omnichannel restaurant strategy to more effectively reach and engage with customers.
April 17, 2023 -
Sponsored by PayiQ
New study shows diners want personalized loyalty offers
Restaurants are making a serious investment to try and meet these consumer needs, allocating an average of 10% of their company’s total budget towards installing and operating their loyalty program.
April 3, 2023 -
QSRs expect 51% of tasks will be automated by 2025
Operators said they will invest more in technology to support digital order fulfillment, operational efficiency in the kitchen and faster checkout times, per an Incisiv report.
By Julie Littman • March 29, 2023 -
Sponsored by FedEx Office
A feast for their eyes: Upgrading your restaurant’s graphics to engage diners
A restaurant renaissance is underway, with restaurant operators eager to attract patrons through the door to enjoy a meal.
March 27, 2023 -
Survey: 66% of franchisees feel optimistic about business
Changing consumer preferences may push franchisees to invest in store remodels and digital ordering and delivery systems, TD Bank found in a survey.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 21, 2023 -
Sponsored by Square
The Future of Restaurants report: Square’s 2023 edition
The Square Future of Restaurants report will help you understand the top trends, the changing landscape and expectations, and the tools and strategies that define the next era of the restaurant industry.
March 20, 2023 -
Chick-fil-A to roll out updates to rewards program in April
Chick-fil-A One, which has over 50 million members, will offer new items and increased points for redemption on some items starting April 4.
By Julie Littman • March 17, 2023 -
Sponsored by Square
The Future of Restaurants report: Square’s 2023 edition
The Square Future of Restaurants report will help you understand the top trends, the changing landscape and expectations, and the tools and strategies that define the next era of the restaurant industry.
March 13, 2023 -
NRA: One-third of operators predict ghost kitchens will decline
Consumers prefer to order from brick-and-mortar establishments, according to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry Report.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 1, 2023 -
Sponsored by Square
Robots in restaurants? What restaurateurs need to know about this growing trend
What will it look like for restaurant owners to collaborate with robots?
By Samantha Stone • Feb. 27, 2023 -
Panera adds annual membership, $0 delivery to drinks subscription
The plan offers customers a roughly 17% discount on the Unlimited Sip Club, whose members account for about 25% of the chain’s traffic.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 23, 2023 -
Sponsored by Square
Robots in restaurants? What restaurateurs need to know about this growing trend
What will it look like for restaurant owners to collaborate with robots?
By Samantha Stone • Feb. 21, 2023 -
Grocery inflation continues to decline in January, but still outpaces menu prices
Food-at-home prices rose in January at an 11.3% annual rate, the lowest rate increase since April 2022, while menu prices increased 8.2%, the third consecutive month of deceleration.
By Sam Silverstein , Julie Littman • Feb. 15, 2023 -
63% of consumers plan to order from a restaurant on Valentine’s Day
Forty-nine percent of consumers celebrating the holiday said they will dine out, while 25% plan to order takeout or delivery, according to a Popmenu study.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 13, 2023 -
Chick-fil-A pilots first chicken-free sandwich
The cauliflower sandwich, which is marinated, breaded and pressure cooked simiarly to its chicken sandwich, will be available in Denver; Charleston, South Carolina; and in the Greensboro-Triad region in North Carolina.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 9, 2023 -
Uber One subscription is boosting delivery spend, frequency and user loyalty for Uber Eats
Delivery made up 34% of Uber’s revenue, and ongoing investment in non-restaurant categories, like grocery, c-store and alcohol, may help growth.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 9, 2023 -
Egg prices to remain high for as long as bird flu continues, experts say
After prices more than doubled over the past year, producers are grappling with the impact of the virus while politicians and activists call for investigations into potential price gouging.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 2, 2023