The growth in total consumer spending slowed significantly in June amid lingering worries over high unemployment and the effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, according to First Data, a payment card processing firm...
Despite a steep decline in sales during the economic downturn, a new study has found that fine-dining restaurants will remain popular with consumers as long as they continue to offer individuality, food quality and a more casual setting...
As summer vacation season heats up, consumers plan to hit the road — but they expect even more bang for their buck, particularly at restaurants, according to a new Harris Poll study. Restaurant operators say they are on the ready...
Even as the economy begins to improve, U.S. adults are still limiting their visits to bars and restaurants, according to new research by The Nielsen Co...
Burger King became the latest quick-service player to edge into casual-dining pricing territory when it began rolling out its Fire-Grilled Ribs eight-piece combo meal for $8.99 in major markets earlier this month. ...
CHICAGO Restaurant operators are ramping up marketing and R&D efforts to grab more snack sales, but they continue to face a considerable challenge in that daypart from retail locations, according to research firm Technomic. Astudy by Technomic...
