Digital Resource Library

Technomic's Digital Resource Library (DRL) is an online database delivering comprehensive operator intelligence. Subscribers can search and download continuously updated profiles (with key contacts for leading U.S. and international chains, retailers, multi-concept and noncommercial operators), as well as industry financials with expert insights from Technomic reports and news briefs.

Instant online access to vital industry information

The DRL provides the credible facts and analysis to support your business initiatives—in a remarkably streamlined platform. With thousands of U.S. and international company profiles and performance metrics for concepts, categories and segments—the DRL helps users easily keep their finger on the pulse of the entire foodservice industry.

Value to foodservice suppliers

• QUALIFY PROSPECTS AND WIN NEW BUSINESS. Search and print customer profiles for thousands of operators with information on current contacts, sales performance, menu positioning, expansion plans, marketing, operations and more.
• CREATE ON-TREND NEW PRODUCTS. Review concept news on product promotions, popular ingredients, emerging restaurant concepts and more.
• FINE-TUNE MARKETING. Superior tracking capabilities help suppliers stay on top of successful strategies and campaigns.
• REDUCE RESEARCH TIME. Conduct customized searches in one convenient location from any computer at any time (e.g., on the road before a key meeting).

Value to restaurant operators

• STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION. Track news on up-and-coming competitors.
• EVALUATE FINANCIALS. Broaden your industry perspective with critical performance data, including same-store sales on publicly-traded companies.
• SPOT TRENDS. Keep current on marketing, expansion and menu news.
• WATCH CONCEPTS. Understand what's hot by reviewing profiles and menus of key competitors and emerging chains.
• BENCHMARK. Assess the competition and gauge how your company rates in key areas, such as unit growth and menu offerings.
• DISCOVER ACQUISITION TARGETS. Jump-start due diligence efforts by reviewing company profiles.

Program packages and enhancements

U.S. base subscription includes Top 500 Chains and Top 50 multi-concept operators (MCOs). Optional enhancement packages include:

KEY ACCOUNT, CHANNEL AND SEGMENT ENHANCEMENTS

• Chains 501 - 1,000
• Top 400 Franchisees
• Top 50 College and Universities
• Top 40 Convenience Stores
• Leading Segments (customizable packages to fit any need, call to inquire)

INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE ENHANCEMENTS

• Canada: Top 200, 50 Emerging Chains and 10 MCOs
• UK: Top 100, 50 Emerging Chains and 10 MCOs
• Mexico: Top 100
• Germany: Top 100
• France: Top 100
• Brazil: Top 100
• Italy: Top 100
• Spain: Top 100

Contact Patrick Noone at (312) 506-3852 or pnoone@technomic.com, for any questions and pricing information.