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How Beverages Became the Innovation Battlefield in Foodservice

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.

Examine the drivers of convenience stores earning more consumer occasions.

Explore the global chain restaurant market.

View tips for creating data-driven brand stories.

Understand operator purchasing behaviors, menu philosophies and brand positioning.

Technomic introduces Ignite AI, allowing users to instantly generate answers to their most pressing foodservice questions

Technomic experts have identified the key trends and shifts that will reshape the global foodservice landscape in 2026.

Inflation, international trade, the rise of less-common Asian fare and an emphasis on beverages are all influencing foodservice trends in Canada for 2026.

Technomic’s industry experts have published forecasted trends for 2026 to support U.S. foodservice professionals in preparing for what's to come

New data solution captures more than half of U.S. foodservice spending through direct transaction monitoring

Firm’s Ignite Platform Gets Boost From AI Enhancements

Report taps into challenges faced by the segment, from decreasing enrollment to movement away from on-campus dining

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.