Consumer Trends

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Is the Traditional Dining Experience Dead?

There are several studies that suggest that the traditional, sit-down, family-style restaurant might be dying off with the influence of the millennial population.

Main Event Remains Eatertainment's 'Progressive Innovator'

Founded in 1998, Main Event continues to bring fresh experiences to guests.

True to its name, Within resides inside The Abbey Food & Bar but has its own distinct personality.

David Cooley Adds Another Concept to His Famed Bar

Rather than expand the menu or add another dance floor to the Abbey Food & Bar in Los Angeles, David Cooley has refreshed his famed gay bar in West Hollywood by adding an entirely new concept i

Fancy plate of food at Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen.

The 7 Sizzling Cities to Open a Restaurant

Looking to get in on the ground floor of an up-and-coming food scene? These lesser-known markets are heating up.

How a Madison Restaurant Group Keeps Up with the City’s Hot Dining Scene

Long before Madison was an up-and-coming foodie destination, Food Fight Restaurant Group was growing a small empire within the Wisconsin state capital.

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Creating Customer Connections That Stick

When was the last time you encountered a memorable marketing campaign from a restaurant? If you’re having trouble remembering, you’re not alone.

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In a Possible Restaurant Recession, Employee Value Proposition Will Rule

Don’t call it a recession just yet. October’s 0.1 percent same-sales performance provided restaurants some relief after negative year-over-year trends throughout the summer.

Report: Restaurant Sales to Top $1.2 Trillion by 2030

Today the National Restaurant Association, in partnership with American Express and Nestlé Professional, released its 10-year outlook report on the projected state of the restaurant industry in 203