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There’s been a lot of chatter around a so-called “restaurant recession” recently. The phrase really took off in July 2016, when analyst Paul Westra warned that
One thing is for certain – there’s a lot more uncertainty in the world today. And it’s having an impact on not just the economy
McDonald’s announced earlier this year that they’ve plugged their most gushing wounds through steps CEO Steve Easterbrook cites as “bold, urgent action.” It is true
Americans love hamburgers. With nearly 50,000 burger joints in the United States, there’s one location for every 6,300 citizens who – on average – consume
10 Trends Reshaping the Restaurant Industry It isn’t enough to know that the fast-casual brands are eating into the market share of fast-food chains and
People nowadays are all talking about sustainability and creating an eco-friendly workplace. Increasingly, the restaurant industry is getting in on the “green scene” – from
The food truck sector of the restaurant industry has grown 8.4% from 2007 to 2012, and is slated to be a $2.7 billion business by
Bitters are back in the bar. Drinks your grandparents’ generation (and older) enjoyed have been rising in fashion since the mid-2000s, with a restaurant and
We’re not talking about chocolate cookie crumbs sprinkled over confections. Some of the world’s top restaurants are serving entrées with a side of edible dirt,
There’s been a lot of conjecture that guests are “trading down” when it comes to eating out. That they are monitoring their wallets more and
Rum, Vodka, Vermouth, Kahlua, Triple Sec: the list of classic cocktail liquors goes on. But somewhere along the lines beer has found its way into
The concrete jungles of urban living are seeing a growing number of actual gardens and farms cropping up in vacant lots and a rooftops. And
Grocery stores have retooled in recent years to gain back market share lost to restaurants. They’re making an aggressive play at clawing back customers by
Coffee is getting competitive. With a growing coffee trend for the unique and offbeat, restaurants are looking for the newest flavors and boldest methods of
Much like their wine-enthusiast counterparts, beer sommeliers are making their way up the ranks in this certifiable bar trend. But how can you tell the
Skinny cocktails are a hot trend for dieting diners – and sales data indicate the trend is going strong. Restaurants face two main challenges when
Everything’s bigger in Texas – for now – but the rest of the world is catching up to the United States when it comes to
You’ve heard by now that the honey bees are dying off in droves. You’ve probably thought to yourself, “Good. Bees sting and buzz. Who needs
Pirate gardens are neglected pieces of public land, repurposed by unauthorized members of a community to grow fruits and vegetables. These gardens are popping up
Your success begins with restaurant trends. Not today’s. Tomorrow’s. Change is accelerating faster than ever. And never before has this been clearer: restaurant success favors
American Restaurant Industry Growth in 2013 expected to be 3.8%; trends include kids’ menus, local sourcing and more tech.
As one generation of consumer replaces another, new spending habits, areas of interest, competencies and culinary behaviors emerge. Such is the case with the Millennial
What’s with these food trucks? Where did they come from? Do they have staying power or are they just a passing fad? View Aaron Allen
No matter your position on the Foie Gras Controversy, there’s evidence of a strong shift in our desired relationship with food. Read more to find
Celebrity status will move one link further up the food chain and the Celebrity Chef will soon share the limelight with a new genre of
Look close and you will find that many menu trends start out in major metro markets and in fine dining, but they eventually make their
One of the biggest movements in the food industry that will greatly impact restaurant trends in the future is the rise of powerful food documentaries.
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