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Specialty Beverage Innovation

Technomic 2016 Beverage Consumer Trend Report reveals emerging beverage preferences and opportunities in foodservice

September 2, 2016

As with the case of foodservice in general, younger consumers drive away-from-home beverage orders, and tend to be more discerning about their beverages.

Fast-Growing Chicken Concepts

Technomic's Digital Resource Library shows that some of the fastest-growing limited-service chains are chicken brands

September 1, 2016

Consumers are flocking to these chicken restaurants for better-for-you takes on an American favorite, whether that's never-frozen chicken tenders or marinated grilled chicken.

Burger King Whopperrito

The WHOPPERRITO™ burger-burrito hybrid is made with flame-grilled 100% beef and seasoned with a special blend of spices to deliver an authentic Tex-Mex flavor

August 30, 2016

BURGER KING® restaurants are introducing a Tex-Mex twist on its famous WHOPPER® sandwich nationwide with its new WHOPPERRITO™ burger-burrito mashup.

Cold Brew Trend at Dunkin’ Donuts

Only half of coffee drinkers exclusively take their coffee hot

August 15, 2016

Among US coffee drinkers, 5% choose slower, smoother, and less bitter cold brew most often.

Generation lifestyle changes influence foodservice decisions

A Different Future for Foodservice

Generational trends impact the future of foodservice

Jill Failla

August 12, 2016

A comprehensive understanding of generational behaviors and preferences is necessary for operators and manufactures to be able to appeal to their target demographic—or figure out who their target demographic should be.

Starbucks overtook Subway for the number-two spot in the Top 500 in 2015

Foodservice Operators Strive for More

Positive gains in the restaurant industry can be attributed to those chains providing a “better” experience.

Sarah Janssen

August 11, 2016

Despite an influx of competition, restaurants appear to be on a growth trajectory, carving out their own niches to capture varying consumer occasions.

Small plates, such as these Thai Style Lettuce Wraps, thrive on restaurant menus

Consumer Influence on the Menu

Diets, diversity and the desire for unique flavors drive menu changes

Sarah Janssen

August 10, 2016

Diners are much more opinionated and vocal about their restaurant preferences, and operators need to constantly adapt menus to appeal to their main customer demographic.