What consumers really want from food delivery

Nov 19, 2021

Just how much potential is there in delivery? Here’s what the numbers say.

Flavor of the Week: Cotton candy, a carnival classic

Nov 15, 2021

A carnival classic, cotton candy combines nostalgia and whimsy with playful colors and a familiar airy texture of spun sugar. While cotton candy may be found packaged on retail shelves, restaurant operators are using this sweet treat in more...

Black Box: Top restaurant performers in September won guest affection with ‘ambiance’

Oct 20, 2021

Traffic growth continued to suffer with worst month since March

How Nation’s Restaurant News put together the Consumer Picks report

Oct 19, 2021

The annual project is compiled with data from Datassential

The Consumer Playbook: How restaurants are tackling 4 key demands

Oct 19, 2021

The pandemic rewrote the rules on cleanliness, quality, convenience and value

Fast-casual traffic rebounds in summer, NPD Group says

Oct 13, 2021

Off-premises options build visits in wake of segment’s steep declines in 2020

Foodservice operators expect labor and product shortages to continue

Oct 01, 2021

But they’re still in a better position compared to 2020, according to the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association’s Foodservice Leadership Councils.

2-year restaurant check growth rate hits record high, Black Box says

Sep 28, 2021

Price increases and large orders during pandemic feed into highest peak since firm began keeping records in 2009

Flavor of the Week: Snickerdoodle, the buttery-cinnamon cookie

Sep 13, 2021

Snickerdoodle is a type of butter cookie characterized by its cinnamon flavor profile. A popular cookie, snickerdoodle has also made the crossover to being its own flavor, with some operators creating snickerdoodle-inspired ice cream treats and...

Flavor of the Week: Mascarpone, the favorite cheese for Italian desserts

Sep 08, 2021

Mascarpone is a creamy, light, and spreadable Italian cheese. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is used in a wide array of dishes. It’s most frequently whipped and served as part of a dessert — the classic being tiramisu — but it also is...