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Technomic Advisory Blog

Explore the expertise of our industry-leading advisory team, with decades of experience in a wide range of food and beverage industry channels and disciplines. Visit this page often to stay informed as our team shares valuable insights on key topics impacting the foodservice industry.

Menu Optimization

Discover how operators can maximize profits while minimizing price hikes.

Away-From-Home Breakfast in 2024

As consumers’ foodservice expectations continue to evolve, so do the responses of the foodservice operator.

Convenience-Store Foodservice Outlook

Examine the drivers of convenience stores earning more consumer occasions.

Global Foodservice Trends and Outlook

Explore the global chain restaurant market.

Brand Storytelling

View tips for creating data-driven brand stories.

Operator Archetypes

Understand operator purchasing behaviors, menu philosophies and brand positioning.

Industry News and Press Releases

What Will Thrive in 2025 for Canada

Read ahead to discover Technomic’s 2025 Canadian foodservice expert predictions.

What Will Thrive in 2025

Read ahead to discover Technomic’s 2025 U.S. foodservice expert predictions.

Technomic Reveals Global Opportunities for the Breakfast Daypart

New report identifies consumer, menu and operator insights for the morning menu category.

Technomic’s Latest Update Spotlights Increased Sales and Volume Within Away-From-Home Beverages in 2023

Report forecasts further volume growth for total beverages within foodservice through 2028.

Top 200 Canadian Chain Restaurant Report 2024

Top 200 Canada chain sales climbed to $44 billion, adding $3.9 billion in 2023, and locations expanded by 2.8%—the largest increase observed since 2016.

Technomic Releases K-12 Report Highlighting Key Themes and Challenges Faced by Operators Within the Foodservice Segment

With pandemic recovery complete, K-12 foodservice has returned to more normal levels of growth, however, future growth will be challenged by lower student participation.

Technomic Names Patrick Noone as New President, Alanna Young promoted to COO, Informa Connect

Technomic, the leading provider of foodservice industry research and insights, has announced the appointment of Patrick Noone as its new president.

Driven by Rising Prices and an Upswing in Openings, Top 500 Chain Restaurant Sales Grew by 7.8% in 2023, per Technomic’s Annual Report

Top 500 growth found to be largely due to a surge in limited-service restaurant sales, particularly among chicken- and beverage-focused chains.

Technomic Reveals Global Opportunities for the Pasta Menu Category

New report identifies consumer, menu and operator insights related to the pasta category.

Breakfast Sales Grew for the First Time Since 2019, According to New Technomic Study

New report also examines latest opportunities and challenges faced by operators offering the morning daypart, as well as consumers’ evolving breakfast preferences.

IFMA Names Technomic Preferred Partner for Menu and Foodservice Distributor Insights

Technomic’s Ignite Menu platform will power the partnership, enhancing benefits for IFMA members and depth of data and insights for the Association.

Technomic Reveals Global Beverage Category Insights, Including Chains to Watch

New study identifies what’s next for the competitive global beverage category.

Press Archives

2023

What’s in Store for 2024
What’s in Store for 2024 in Canadian Foodservice
2024 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast
Technomic Assesses the Pizza Category Across Away-From-Home and At-Home Channels
Technomic Launches Restaurant Operator Trend Reports, Exploring Operator Perspectives
Technomic Reports How Historically High Inflation Impacted Top 200 Canadian Chain Restaurant Performance in 2022
Informa Announces Acquisition of Winsight
Technomic Study Reveals Beverage Category Performance Shifts
Technomic Reports How Historically High Inflation Impacted Top 500 Chain Restaurant Performance in 2022

2022

What We Foresee for 2023
Technomic Releases 2023 Foodservice Trend Predictions for Canada and the Broader Global Market
Technomic Reveals International Insights on the Dessert Category
Technomic Study Reveals Shifts in Foodservice Operator’s Path to Purchase
Impact of a Recession on Foodservice
Technomic Launches Location Targeting, Tracking 1M+ Foodservice Locations
2022 Canadian Foodservice Trends: Midyear Update
2022 U.S. Foodservice Trends: Midyear Update
Technomic Reveals Global Opportunities for Breakfast
What Gas Prices Mean for Restaurants
New State of the Menu Report from Technomic Spotlights Trends to Come in 2022
New Technomic Foodservice Index Represents Continued Decline in January, Dropping to 93.3 Due to the Omicron Variant

2021

2022: The Year of the Climb
Canadian Trends: Looking Ahead to 2022
2022 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast
Technomic Releases 2022 Foodservice Predictions for the U.S., Canada and Global Markets

2020

2020 Global Restaurant Trends

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