Consumer Trends: Page 30
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Resy gives diners 'backstage pass' to their favorite eateries
The reservation platform's new Off Menu Week program features select restaurants that will serve seasonal and experimental dishes.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Impossible Burger becomes gluten-free in new reformulation
White Castle will offer the revamped product, which is designed to replace ground beef in any recipe, chainwide in the next few months.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Restaurant Dive
Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends — from the rise of dessert concepts to a cohort of Mexican chains trying to overtake Chipotle — shaping the restaurant industry in 2024.
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Illegal Burger parent to test CBD-infused food
West Coast Ventures Group has partnered with San Francisco-based Biolog to test cannabis infusion technology with AmeriCanna Cafe in Denver.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 8, 2019 -
6 restaurant trends that could turn tables in 2019
A volatile labor market, growing consumer demand for delivery and a surge in casual dining occasions are among the movements to watch this year, according to industry analysts.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Carl's Jr. gives plant-based Beyond Burger the star treatment
The chain is now selling the meat-free Beyond Famous Star burger for $6.29 at over 1,000 locations, following White Castle's Impossible slider expansion.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Chipotle offers lifestyle bowls for mobile, online orders
The chain's latest menu additions cater to specific diets such as paleo, keto and Whole30.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 3, 2019 -
The Hummus & Pita Co. dips into West Coast with 100-unit franchise partnership
Jersey Mike's franchisee Dan Markel signed an agreement with the Mediterranean fast casual chain to launch stores throughout California.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 2, 2019 -
Survey: 68% of regular takeout customers order at least once a week
Technomic's latest report also revealed that more than 70% of consumers order directly through a restaurant instead of third-party delivery companies.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 2, 2019 -
Our 7 best stories of 2018
As we begin the new year, Restaurant Dive is taking a look back at our top stories since our launch on Oct. 1.
By Restaurant Dive staff • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Opinion
How to achieve true customer loyalty
John Larson & Co. senior partner John Larson says new loyalty programs like Chipotle's should do more for restaurants than just offer customers discounts.
By John Larson • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Taco Bell's new value menu forces competitors to keep pace
The Cravings Value Menu to launch Dec. 27 features food priced from $1 items to $5 boxes.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Report: North American pizza market to grow 10% in next 5 years
Despite some stumbles from the largest pizza chains, the industry remains strong and is worth over $45 billion in the U.S.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Eataly's Las Vegas location breaks down barriers between restaurants, stores
The company's latest culinary marketplace will be its first to be open 24 hours and plans to closely integrate eating, shopping and learning.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 14, 2018 -
McDonald's to phase out antibiotics in beef
The burger chain plans to reduce usage of antibiotics across 85% of its supply chain as similar commitments catch fire throughout the fast food segment.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Survey: Half of diners rely on friends, family — not Instagram — for recommendations
Only 7% of U.S. consumers have ordered a menu item because they saw an influencer share it on social media, according to a SevenRooms report.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 11, 2018 -
JUST partners with Toriyama to produce lab-grown wagyu beef
Through the agreement, JUST plans to make the exclusive beef available to more restaurants and at more price points.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 11, 2018 -
40% of consumers say they order fast casual most often
Quick-service came in second and casual dining in third, according to Grubhub's annual Year In Food report.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Restaurant gift card sales expected to rise during holidays
Since diners typically spend $59 more than the value of their gift card, these offerings can boost sales and traffic during slow winter months.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Opinion
The future of food is digital
Stephen Chau, head of product at Uber Eats, shares the ways he predicts restaurants will be transformed by technology.
By Stephen Chau • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Deep Dive
It's not easy being green: Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak rattles food, grocery industries
The FDA's decision to request that the popular green gets pulled from shelves sent "a strong message" to the produce sector, according to a former agency official, while costing supermarkets millions of dollars in losses.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2018 -
NYC vegan chain by Chloe welcomes new CEO
Patrick Hellstrand joins the popular chain with locations in three U.S. cities and London to aid expansion after a $31 million funding round earlier this year.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 7, 2018 -
CBD sports water on sale at two Denver chains
In what is likely a first for the restaurant industry, Illegal Burger and El Senor Sol will carry CBD-infused sports water EVERx in Denver.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 7, 2018 -
Year of the chicken? Poultry menu items, chicken chains surge in popularity
As more restaurants add chicken strips to their menus, sales of the products rose 16%, while Chick-fil-A closes in on $10 billion in annual sales.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 7, 2018 -
Strong Thanksgiving dining spend signals growth through New Year's
Spending was up 4.1% Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, with quick-service restaurants posting strong market share fueled by mobile offerings.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 4, 2018 -
Beyond value menus, fast food prices inching closer to fast casual
What once was a 30% price difference between chains like Shake Shack and McDonald's has plunged to 8%, as fast food contends with higher wages and food costs amid sluggish traffic.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 4, 2018