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In response to rising prices, consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending. This is impacting foodservice, as consumers seek greater value to ensure the spend is “worth it.”

Britany Robinson, Senior Manager, Consumer Research

Considerable uncertainty has entered the market with the introduction and partial 90-day pause of tariffs, as well as shifting narratives surrounding these actions.

With restaurant traffic continuing to struggle and value deals failing to bring in expected sales or customers, operators are questioning whether the value equation has shifted.

Discover how operators can maximize profits while minimizing price hikes.

As consumers’ foodservice expectations continue to evolve, so do the responses of the foodservice operator.

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Understand operator purchasing behaviors, menu philosophies and brand positioning.

With beverage a top focus for operators and suppliers, new data details shifting demand, margin impact and market sizing for hot and cold categories

Technomic Launches Industry Leadership Index to Transform Foodservice Manufacturer Performance Benchmarking

The Top 200 Canadian chains posted nearly $46 billion in combined sales volume in 2024, accounting for more than half of all Canadian restaurant industry sales, per Technomic’s annual Top 200 Report

Technomic's newly released 2025 Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report reveals a significant deceleration in sales growth amid economic challenges

Differentiating the menu from competitors remains a top priority for operators looking to boost sales amid a challenging cost environment

New dataset from foodservice distributor partners allows deeper insights into specific categories

New Pricing Index Report provides quarterly menu price change data across restaurant segments, states and more.

Read ahead to discover Technomic’s 2025 Canadian foodservice expert predictions.

Read ahead to discover Technomic’s 2025 U.S. foodservice expert predictions.

New report identifies consumer, menu and operator insights for the morning menu category.

Report forecasts further volume growth for total beverages within foodservice through 2028.

Top 200 Canada chain sales climbed to $44 billion, adding $3.9 billion in 2023, and locations expanded by 2.8%—the largest increase observed since 2016.

With pandemic recovery complete, K-12 foodservice has returned to more normal levels of growth, however, future growth will be challenged by lower student participation.

Technomic, the leading provider of foodservice industry research and insights, has announced the appointment of Patrick Noone as its new president.

Top 500 growth found to be largely due to a surge in limited-service restaurant sales, particularly among chicken- and beverage-focused chains.

New report identifies consumer, menu and operator insights related to the pasta category.

New report also examines latest opportunities and challenges faced by operators offering the morning daypart, as well as consumers’ evolving breakfast preferences.

Technomic’s Ignite Menu platform will power the partnership, enhancing benefits for IFMA members and depth of data and insights for the Association.

New study identifies what’s next for the competitive global beverage category.

Explore Technomic 's global foodservice trend predictions for the year to come.