The recession has caused consumers at all income levels, including the affluent, to rethink their spending habits. This is driving the rapidly evolving …more

Trend: Economists have declared that the recession ended in June 2009, but consumers are having trouble shaking it off. By all measures, they are continually pessimistic about the economy. …more

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According to a recent report from Technomic, Inc., burgers are one of the hottest menu trends – and their popularity isn’t limited to quickservice. “Burgers may be the one area …more

“Cautious optimism” may be the key message in the National Restaurant Association’s 2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast. The report predicts a gradual economic recovery – slow and perhaps a bit unsteady – in which restaurant operators will likely see an improving operating environment, particularly in the second half of the year …more

TREND. Even with the economy in turmoil, “affluent” consumers (those coming from households with average annual incomes of $100,000+) won’t disappear from the …more