Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Even dollar stores are now saying they need to focus more on value

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 29, 2024

Retail Watch: Dollar General reported its low-income shoppers are pulling back even more, offering up a continued warning sign for restaurants.

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Chicken rules the roost with consumers and operators

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 06, 2024

Wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches continue their winning streak, finds a new survey from Revenue Management Solutions.

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Fast food has lost its reputation as a cheap meal

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 22, 2024

Years of price hikes are driving consumers to grocery stores and even full-service restaurants, which are now viewed by some as a better deal.

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People taking weight loss drugs are spending less on groceries

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 22, 2024

Retail Watch: A new study on shopping behaviors among those on GLP-1 medications raises some potential worries for restaurants.

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Current influences on consumer spending and value decisions

Sponsored content from our partner IFMA on Jul. 11, 2024

Explore the latest insights into consumer spending and value decisions amidst ongoing inflation. Learn how rising food-away-from-home (FAFH) costs impact behaviors and discover strategies for targeting key demographics and addressing operator challenges in our current economic environment.

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It's the season of cheap eats, Caesar Salad and limoncello

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 10, 2024

The latest consumer trend data released by Yelp reveals an uptick in these restaurant searches and several others since last year.

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What Operators Should Know About The “Food Bowl” Trend

Sponsored content from our partner Furmano’s on Jun. 10, 2024

Over the past several years, the concept of the “food bowl” has become increasingly popular—for a number of reasons. First, they’re versatile, allowing operators to combine an array of ingredients for...

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