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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

Modern Restaurant Management

With those stats in mind, Causeway Solutions conducted consumer research* on today’s dining trends compared to our research over the past few years. In August 2023, only eight percent of consumers we surveyed say they do not eat out, so dining out is “in” again. Only five percent said they never eat fast food.

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The Next Era of American Fine Dining Is Here, Care of West Africa

EATER

Diners wait weeks to score a reservation, landing Dept of Culture a leading role among the small but growing class of fine dining West African restaurants across the country. Teranga’s more casual format — and that it took three years to open in the U.S. restaurant: Teranga, a counter-service spot which debuted in NYC in 2019.

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9 Types of Restaurants – Choosing Your Niche

MadMobile

From cafes to fine dining, your restaurant concept is the roadmap to the details of your new business. Fast Casual Fast Food Casual Dining Fine Dining Contemporary Casual Full Service Cafe or Bistro Bars & Pubs Food Trucks What are the different types of restaurants?

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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What Is a Bistro? Bistro Restaurant Definition & Guide

SpotOn

Guests will enter a restaurant with certain expectations towards the food, service, and overall dining experience. At a fine dining restaurant, they anticipate a waitlist, fancy printed menus, and food served with professional table service. What is a bistro restaurant?

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Near, Far, Caviar

EATER

Illustration by Bea Hayward Once a luxury reserved for posh dinners, fish roe has become the snack du jour at restaurants across the country — and it’s blurring the lines between casual and formal dining Caviar has gone on a journey over the past few years. Bunny’s in Baltimore offers it as an appetizer to fried chicken.

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January Strong Due to Easy Omicron Comparison, But Long-Term Traffic Slowdown Continues

Black Box Intelligence

The top performing segments during the month were fine dining, family dining and upscale casual. The segments with the softest sales growth were those in limited-service: quick service and fast casual. According to a recent TripAdvisor survey, online reviews influence 94% of diners choosing a restaurant.