When times get tough, Americans get snacking.Amid the country’s worst economic crisis in decades, consumers are finding comfort in eating between, or perhaps in lieu of, main meals—and it’s a trend that may continue well beyond the recession as...
Operators may be consumed right now with putting butts in their dining room seats, but they should be figuring out how to get their food into the hands of consumers sitting at home, according to The NPD Group.The number of restaurant meals eaten...
With the prolonged recession starting to feel like an interminable road trip, operators hoping for the beginning of an upswing likely are beginning to wonder, “Are we there yet?”The answer, according to new data from market research firm The NPD...
Deals and discounts may get cash-strapped consumers through a restaurant’s door, but excellent customer service is what will keep them coming back—even after the economy improves and menu prices increase, say officials at The NPD Group.According...
Some observers expect the economy to begin its upswing later this summer, but the restaurant industry is not likely to feel that surge anytime soon, according to The NPD Group. With total industry traffic continuing to decline and the...