Coronavirus Has Arrived. What Should Your Restaurant Do?
It’s no longer a question of if or when the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, will affect foodservice in the U.S.
Consumer Trends
Why Pop-Up Cocktail Bars are Shaking Up the Beverage Game
Pop-up cocktail bars—taking shape as bars with changing themes, new enterprises within existing bars, and specialty, traveling concepts—offer operators a chance to shake things up, leverage current ...
NPD: Solo Diners on the Rise
Over the last five years, solo diners, or parties of one, have increased their share of restaurant visits while other party sizes have declined, reports The NPD Group.
Southern Cuisine Takes on Global Appeal
Chef Joey Ward knows a thing or two about Southern cooking. A Georgia native himself, Ward recently opened two Atlanta restaurants simultaneously.
Why Solo Diners Matter for Restaurants
Solo travelers, single-person households, and solitary diners are making their mark on several industries ranging from consumer goods to tourism to restaurants.
Welcome to a New Era of Casino Dining
On the first weekend of the new year, The Mayfair Supper Club opened its doors within the Bellagio resort and casino on Las Vegas’s famed Strip.
Warm Weather Gives Restaurant Sales a Boost
A milder winter appears to have heated up restaurants, too.
Where and When Local Restaurants Can Win
According to The NPD Group, there were more than 460 billion in- and away-from home eating and drinking occasions in 2018. And it’s been well documented where the shift is taking place. ...
The Battle for Brand Value: Why Restaurants are Rejecting Third-Party Delivery
For the vast majority of restaurants, joining the third-party delivery bandwagon is a must to increase off-premises sales and capitalize on the convenience-crazed movement.
Can Casual Dining’s Biggest Brands Recapture their Soul?
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories on the state of casual dining based on exclusive Market Force Information data.
