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A daily compilation of foodservice industry developments, featuring chain news, analysts' perspectives, government data, and other news.
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The Technomic Viewpoint provides commentary from leaders in the firm, sharing perspectives and insights on key issues facing the foodservice industry.
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Skyrocketing gas prices may stymie the industry rebound
by: Bob Goldin
The Outlook for 2012
by: Arjun Chakravarti
Broker consolidation: A new day has dawned
by: Bob Goldin
Are We Headed for a Double Dip?
by: Arjun Chakravarti
Breakfast Creating Opportunities for More than the Usual Players
by: Jenny Anderson
Midyear Economic Update
by: Arjun Chakravarti
Now is the time to innovate
by: Bob Goldin and Roberto Seif
The Groupon Phenomenon - Through the Eyes of an Independent Restaurateur
by: Sandeep Malhotra
Slow but Improving Outlook for 2011
by: Arjun Chakravarti
Back to Basics - Doing What We Do Best: A perspective from 'the street'
by: Sandeep Malhotra
The Next Wave of Retail Competition
by: Erik Thoresen
No End in Sight: Consumers turn sour, remain weighed down by economic woes
by: Bob Goldin
The Sky Doesn't Have to Fall: Long-term Consumer Impacts of Government Spending
by: Arjun Chakravarti
Signs of Improvement?
by: Arjun Chakravarti
The Foodservice Turnaround
by: Joe Pawlak
White House Urges Food Companies to Shape Up
by: Bob Goldin
Health Care Reform: Implications to Foodservice
by: Arjun Chakravarti
The Long Road Back
by: Bob Goldin
The Outlook for 2010
by: Arjun Chakravarti
Through the monthly MarketBriefing, American Express provides chain restaurants with research-based analysis of key industry developments, using consumer data collected and analyzed by Technomic.
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What Consumers Foresee in the New Year; Food Safety Trend Barometer; Dining Dynamics: How we'll eat in 2012
Frequent Diner Programs: How Well Are They Working?; Nutrition Disclosure Trend Barometer; Today’s Trends in Tipping
The Keys to Customization; The Food Truck Phenomenon
Changing Attitudes About Flavor; FSR Touchpoints
The Post-Recession Mindset; Center of the Plate: Beef and Pork
The Art of Menu Pricing; The Impact of Noise on the Dining Experience; Consumers' Perspective on Casual-Dining Restaurants
Restaurant Gift Cards, Holiday 2010; Social Media Update; A Sweet Finale: Desserts
The lighter side of the menu, dinner dining and convenience-store foodservice.
The appeal of weekend brunch, mobile food truck trends, restaurants' role in corporate social responsibility
Consumers' Improving Outlook on the Economy; Sandwich Satisfaction; Retailer Foodservice Trends
Artificial Sweeteners in Restaurant Food; The Draw of Delivery; The Status and Future of Fast Foods
Social Media - What's it good for?; FSR Touchpoints; The Breakfast Boost
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