Channel: Restaurants

Articles about the restaurant channel (QSR, Fast Casual & Fine Dining)

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Retailers Get Real with AI: Four AI-Powered Apps We’ll See this Year

We are past the point of conjecture about whether AI will upend the retail industry; it already has. In a recent study sponsored by Nvidia, 69% of retailers that used AI in 2023 reported that it increased revenues, and 72% said it reduced operating costs. With these kinds of results, it is no wonder 81% […]
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The PR Perils of Inaccurate Sales Tax

It’s rare that sales tax issues make the news, and when they do, it’s generally not great for the seller. Earlier this year, things held to form when media in Massachusetts reported a sales tax calculation error on the Walgreens ecommerce website. The facts as reported support the notion of an honest mistake by the […]
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KFC an Example of Brand Protectionism Stifling Growth

  Losing customer relevance is a branding disaster.  When a legacy restaurant brand is forced to chase after customer with price it is a sure sign that the brand messaging has been adrift for quite some time according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  Once considered a leader within the grocerant niche KFC and […]
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CNBC/NRF: Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March

WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “As inflation for goods levels off, March’s data demonstrates steady spending by value-focused consumers who continue to benefit from a strong labor market and real wage gains,” […]
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The Shopping Trend Rewriting The Retail Sales Playbook

Are you ready to level up your game, whether you’re hustling on your personal trade or enticing customers with irresistible mystery boxes? It’s time to break the mold and think outside the box to draw in that crowd! Join us this week as we dive into a strategies for boosting traffic, uncovering the latest trends […]
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Chipotle Tees Up Green Burrito Wrappers for Masters Week

Chipotle has announced a new promotional stunt for golf’s biggest event, the Masters Tournament. In a move sure to thrill both golf fans and burrito enthusiasts alike, Chipotle is rolling out limited edition green-foil-wrapped burritos at one of its outlets in Augusta, Georgia, where the tournament is taking place.
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Inside Westfield Century City’s Infrastructure Supporting Experiential Retail

Now embarking on its 60th year in business, Westfield Century City has become a beloved Los Angeles institution — one that has evolved alongside its broad demographic of Angelenos. It is this broad demographic, and its fast-evolving behaviors and expectations, that has inspired the team to invest more thoughtfully into events, experiential retail and activations […]
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Grocerant Guru: AI Meets Appetizers at Re-Up Convenience Stores

  Technology is important but it never replaces flavorful fresh food service fast according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.   Johnson is your one-stop source for all things Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared at grocery stores, convenience stores, and within the restaurant sector. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Re-Up, […]
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How Do Democrats and Republicans Feel About Certain U.S. Industries?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Industry Favorability, by Political Party This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Much and more has been written, in the last decade particularly, about the U.S. […]
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Dave & Buster’s remodeled Friendswood store format outperforming

Track Indoor Entertainment spending for free Access chart in Dash. Spending at Dave and Busters in Friendswood, TX—the first location of their remodeling campaign—is up close to 20% YoY in the 13 weeks ending March 2nd, 2024, according to Earnest credit card data. This growth also materially outperformed the rest of the system. Spending at […]
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Sephora, Dove top CPG 2024’s Most Innovative Brands List

NEW YORK – CPG brands outpaced technology nearly 2:1 in the 2024 Most Innovative Brands survey conducted by Brand Keys Inc. (www.brandkeys.com), the New York-based brand loyalty and engagement research firm. “For the first time consumers acknowledged more CPG than Tech brands,” noted Robert Passikoff, brand keys founder and president. “And, for the first time, […]
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When it comes to Drive Thru Food Packaging, less packaging is “better for you”.

  While brand marketers love placing brand logos on buckets, boxes, cups and wraps.  Consumers have grown tired of the excessive packaging on Take Away food and view it as non-environmentally friendly according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  Consider Papa Murphy’s Take-N-Bake pizza consumers rave on the simplicity of […]
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Branded Foodservice Locations Should use First Party Online Ordering Platforms

  Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that there are several reasons why branded food outlets should consider using first-party online ordering platforms over third-party services: ·         Higher Profit Margins: Third-party delivery platforms typically charge commissions on each order, which can eat into a restaurant’s profits. With a first-party platform, […]
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Lego Will Make Stores ‘Sensory Inclusive’ to Increase Neurodivergent Accessibility

To mark Autism Acceptance Month, all Lego stores in the U.S. and Canada will be certified as “sensory inclusive” by the nonprofit KultureCity in April. Associates will be trained to understand how sensory needs vary and how they can best help neurodivergent children and adults in the store. Additionally, sensory bags containing noise-reduction headphones, fidget […]
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What’s a Family Restaurant without Kids?

At the intersection of time starved parents and hungry is the age-old question, ‘What’s for Dinner’ according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, ‘if kids are welcome, and wanted as customers when they are at your restaurant, the parents will be happy. Remember it’s the parents that pay the bill’. […]
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Hard to believe but Restaurant Customers Want to Read the Menu

  Restaurant drive thru, convenience store, or grocery deli when customers are looking for dinner more often than not, they are looking for Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  In an era of abundant culinary choices, understanding what drives Americans’ dining decisions is […]
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Walmart Connect Extends Retail Media Reach with More In-Store Opportunities, Access for Non-Endemic Advertisers

Walmart plans to take its Connect retail media offering “to the next level” this year, by expanding access to international and non-endemic advertisers, doubling down on self-serve capabilities across its spectrum of advertiser tools and expanding in-store, onsite and offsite advertising opportunities. “The role of our advertising business is earning increased attention — especially after […]
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AI powered convenience store chain Re-Up teams with Nala Robotics to deploy autonomous kitchens

AI powered gas stations and convenience stores specialist, Re-Up, is installing autonomous chefs at locations powered by Nala Robotics. The Wingman is an autonomous fry station that can be added or configured to any restaurant or commercial food service operation. Re-Up will leverage Nala Robotics’ artificial intelligence technology to enhance its food service offerings, enabling […]
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Lookout Wendy’s, Burger King, Taco Bell Here are 10 Reasons Convenience Stores Are Eating Your Lunch

  When consumers ask, What’s for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner for decades, fast food restaurants have been the go-to for busy folks seeking a quick and easy bite. But a new contender is emerging, and it’s lurking around every corner: the convenience store. Grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food offered at convenience stores […]
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DoorDash Adds Lowe’s as First Home Improvement Retail Partner

DoorDash has entered the home improvement category with a new partnership with Lowe’s Companies. The delivery aggregator announced yesterday that it will offer on-demand delivery from more than 1,700 Lowes’ stores nationwide. This partnership marks DoorDash’s first foray into the home improvement category and builds on the significant selection offerings on the platform, with more than 99 […]
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Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift

Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […]
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TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers

Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […]
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