Consumer Trends

Consumer trends, insights and preferences

Consumer Trends

Consumers' health perceptions about beef are changing

The nutrition police and plant-based advocates have pushed people away from eating beef. But times they are a changing.

Consumer Trends

Looking to open a pizza place? Go to Hawaii

The state has the lowest penetration of pizza places and the highest prices. And the state with the highest-rated local pizzas? Try New Hampshire.

In the latest restaurant, culinary and consumer reports, some surprises await in the year ahead, sprinkled in with the more expected trends and predictions.

Using Yelp data, OnDeck tracked consumers’ favorite indies in every state, ranging from breakfast spots to pizza places and burger joints.

But the National Restaurant Association projects in its annual State of the Industry Report, margins will be squeezed by high inflation.

The chain made headlines with a slew of new menu items, but it was something else that drove discussion online.

Check averages go up on and around Feb. 14, but while guests may open their wallets for a pricey dinner, tips take a dip.

Restaurant customers in Latin America are the biggest purchasers of combo meals, according to Technomic.

McDonald’s and Chipotle have seen a shift in business from earlier in the day toward dinner, according to data from Placer.ai. And that shift seems permanent.

Crystal balls tend to be hazy. Here are some what-ifs that may be difficult to tune in.

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