Harris Poll studies strongest brands across industries based on consumer interaction
May 18, 2017
The study, which reveals the strongest brands across the media, travel, financial, automotive, entertainment, retail, restaurant, technology, household and nonprofit industries based on consumer response, also indicates that Fast Casual Mexican and Pizza chains have notably lower brand equity among baby boomers.
$780 million acquisition to be in cash from stockholders
March 27, 2017
Cheddar's was founded in 1979 in Arlington, Texas and features high-quality, made-from-scratch food at compelling prices in a polished yet warm atmosphere.
Technomic study reveals the latest trends and data on consumers’ shifting behavior and attitudes toward takeout, including carryout, delivery and catering
February 22, 2017
19% of consumers purchase takeout from restaurants 10 or more times per month, up from 16% in 2013.
Sale of Bob Evans Restaurants and acquisition of Pineland Farms Potato Company marks new Era at Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
February 2, 2017
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. announced definitive agreements for the sale of Bob Evans Restaurants and the purchase of Pineland Farms Potato Company, enabling the company to focus on driving growth of BEF Foods.
Technomic offers a glimpse at what consumer trends could shape 2017
January 23, 2017
Technomic has identified five themes that will define consumer foodservice behavior this year, and presented them at Technomic's annual Consumer Insights Planning Program meeting, January 11-12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California. A comprehensive analysis of evolving consumer lifestyles paired with exclusive industry, menu, operator, and consumer data signals that 2017 will see an accelerated fragmentation of consumer attitudes and purchase drivers.
New menu items expand on restaurants' progressive Pan-Asian offerings
January 20, 2017
Pei Wei has expanded its artisan cooking and cross-cultural Asian offerings with the introduction of two nutritious new rice bowls featuring the bold tastes of Thailand.
Monthly patronage is relatively stagnant among family-style and traditional casual-dining chains, in line with the ongoing top full-service chain sales slump.