Consumer Trends

A vote is expected soon as the independent restaurant sector continues to face an uphill climb.

The price of full-service meals rose 8.7 percent in April year-over-year, the segment's highest increase since 1997 when data was first collected, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  ...

As the ebbs and flows of pandemic-related pressures persists, a number of operators remain concerned about their ability to remain open. 

Sit-down concepts up the burger ante on quality—and often pair well with boozy beverages.

Over the past two years, full service has taken a number of pages out of the limited-service playbook, but even before COVID, a smattering of operators had already blended the two.

It’s no secret restaurant operators were investigating ways to incorporate automation pre-pandemic, but the last couple of years forced many to adapt faster.

When chef Nick Bognar visits his family in Thailand, one of his favorite things to do is go with his uncle to explore the many offerings from the food stalls and carts that line the markets in Bang ...

Pent-up demand is expected to give the interactive category a serious boost as the pandemic winds down.

Fads may come and go, but larger trends toward local sourcing, plant-focused dishes, and global flavors will redefine the future of food after COVID-19.

The future presents a lot of new opportunities, changes, and possibilities for restaurateurs.