Restaurant Industry Trends

It’s easy to make a list of reasons why HR Outsourcing (HRO) should work, starting with the promise of substantial cost savings. But when it comes to actually diving in, a lot of organizations are getting cold feet. That’s because they know that a number of big HRO projects have failed to deliver the value promised. Is there a real bus... - More

World GDP fell by 2.1% in real terms, with developed economies - a major source of demand for Travel & Tourism - the most severely affected. Households curtailed leisure travel plans, substituting lower-cost short-haul and domestic travel for more expensive long-haul trips, and corporations reduced business travel budgets. - More

lunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Food Industry Almanac, 2010 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the food, tobacco and beverage industry. - More

New Study Finds That Enterprises Are Beginning to Look at Expense Management Strategically - More

Every once in awhile an author’s think-piece hits the bulls-eye. A recent article by Elizabeth Green titled ‘Building a Better Teacher’ (New York Times, March 7, 2010) does just that. But what does this have to do with hospitality? Actually, it’s a no-brainer. - More

MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Plunkett Research, Ltd.'s new report "Plunkett's Food Industry Trends and Statistics 2010 (Summary)," to their collection of Food market reports. - More

When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn.
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Among other victims of the recession, brands have taken a beating. Private labels have gained market share. Consumers are cutting back. Retailers are turning up the heat. According to panelists who gathered to discuss brand strategy at a recent Wharton Marketing Conference titled, "Connecting with the Evolving Consumer," marketers need to be esp... - More

Craft Brewer Sales Grow 7 Percent in a Year of Decreased Beer Sales for Other Brewers - More

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts - More