fast-casual restaurants

Chipotle: Good Portions Keep Diners Coming Back Amid Rising Prices
Chipotle: Good Portions Keep Diners Coming Back Amid Rising Prices
February 04, 2025  |  Earnings

Consumers are willing to pay higher prices at fast-casual restaurants if they get good portions, quality ingredients and value for the money, Chipotle executives said...

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Data-Driven Dining: How McDonald’s, Chipotle and Chili’s Are Tapping Data to Fill Consumer Needs
Data-Driven Dining: How McDonald’s, Chipotle and Chili’s Are Tapping Data to Fill Consumer Needs
November 04, 2024  |  Restaurant innovation

In the current landscape of fast-food and casual dining, brands like McDonald’s, Chipotle, and Chili’s are adapting to changing consumer preferences with value, innovation and...

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Darden Restaurants Faces Pressure to Improve Speed Amid Declining Sales
Darden Restaurants Faces Pressure to Improve Speed Amid Declining Sales
September 19, 2024  |  Earnings

In an increasingly fast-paced dining landscape, Darden Restaurants is under pressure to improve operational efficiency across its diverse portfolio, which includes Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse,...

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Fast Food Brands Struggle as Consumer Sentiment Sours
Fast Food Brands Struggle as Consumer Sentiment Sours
July 21, 2024  |  Retail

Restaurant stocks have been struggling this summer, though it’s not quite clear why. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Restaurants Push Promotions as Diners Lose Appetite for High Prices
Restaurants Push Promotions as Diners Lose Appetite for High Prices
June 23, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers are spending less at restaurants as menu prices remain high.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Fast-Casual Dining Slows Amid Consumer Pressure
Fast-Casual Dining Slows Amid Consumer Pressure
May 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer caution at restaurants is reportedly dampening business at fast-casual eateries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Quick Service Restaurants Double-Down on Technology to Gain Customers
Quick Service Restaurants Double-Down on Technology to Gain Customers
November 01, 2023  |  ResTech

The food service sector is transforming rapidly, and surviving in such a changing environment requires agile retail strategies.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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IHOP Reportedly Shuttering Fast-Casual Concept as Consumers Seek Value
IHOP Reportedly Shuttering Fast-Casual Concept as Consumers Seek Value
June 01, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

IHOP is reportedly shutting down its test of fast-casual concept Flip’d as restaurant customers increasingly seek out hospitality on the one end and low prices...

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Dine Brands’ $80M Fuzzy’s Deal Highlights Industry’s Shift to Off-Premises
Dine Brands’ $80M Fuzzy’s Deal Highlights Industry’s Shift to Off-Premises
December 05, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Casual dining group Dine Brands is acquiring fast-casual chain Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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