2016 Expected to be Hottest Year Yet for Breakfast
Breakfast sales are expected to rise in 2016 as consumers cut back on lunch and dinner purchases, according to a study by Technomic.
· 1851 Franchise· February 29, 2016
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Technomic is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 343 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Fast-food chain executives, including McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski and Domino's CEO Joe Jordan, have low expectations for the economy, citing flat industry traffic and elevated inflation [[2026-10-14 Fast-food chain executives have low expectations for the economy (c89939)]]. * Burger King's King Jr. meals have seen a 40% sales growth, driven by adults, with the company's same-store sales rising 8.4% in the U.S. last quarter [[2026-10-30 More Burger King customers are getting kids’ meals, and not just kids (555035)]]. * Noodles & Company has added three brothless ramen bowls to its menu, building on the success of its previous limited-time offer of Chili Garlic Ramen [[2026-10-21 Noodles & Company takes ramen in new flavor directions with brothless bowls (75d2c1)]]. * Jersey Mike's is adding a value bundle to its menu for a limited time, offering a mini cold sub and a bag of chips for $7.99, focusing on value to attract Gen Z and younger consumers [[2026-10-19 Jersey Mike’s is focusing on value. Is that the right call (0fa2e0)]]. * Starbucks improved its service and sales with the Green Apron Service Model, which sets standards for baristas and increases labor hours in stores, leading to positive same-store sales in the past three quarters [[2026-10-19 How Starbucks improved service and turned its sales around (6192ae)]]. * The build-your-own bowl category in fast casual is fragmented, with strong demand but a lack of scale among many operators, leaving room for consolidation [[2026-10-13 Build-Your-Own Is Fragmented and Ripe for Consolidation (122b7e)]]. * Quick-service restaurants' biggest competitors in 2026 are convenience stores, according to Rich Shank, senior principal and vice president of innovation of Technomic [[2026-09-24 QSR’s biggest competition is the C-store (fcb7c9)]]. * Wendy's has low consumer ratings despite its size, with ratings nearly 10 percentage points lower than the average of its QSR burger peers, according to Technomic's consumer data [[2026-09-28 Consumers can’t find much to like about Wendy’s (fd3eb3)]]. * The K-shaped economy is still a problem for restaurants, with higher-income consumers spending more on dining out, while lower-income consumers have cut back [[2026-09-29 The K-shaped economy is still a problem for restaurants (0e5a13)]].
With Quality Ingredients and Fast Delivery, Toppers Pizza is Winning in the Better-Pizza Segment
Toppers Pizza is winning in the better-pizza segment with its commitment to quality and innovation.
· 1851 Franchise· February 23, 2016
Backed by Strong Franchise System, Toppers Plans Industry Domination
Toppers Pizza plans industry domination with steady growth, enhanced technology, and a drive to never settle.
· 1851 Franchise· February 15, 2016
Famous Toastery Recognized by CNBC as Top Franchise to Watch in 2016
Famous Toastery is recognized by CNBC as one of the top six food franchises in America, with a niche food category and potential for growth.
· 1851 Franchise· February 8, 2016
Technomic Announces 2016 Consumers' Choice Awards for Chain Restaurants
Technomic's 2016 Consumers' Choice Awards for chain restaurants recognized 12 franchise eateries based on consumer ratings.
· 1851 Franchise· January 18, 2016
What's next for BBQ?
The article discusses the popularity of barbecue in Texas and the opinions on what constitutes great barbecue.
· 1851 Franchise· November 11, 2015
Famous Toastery Has Sights Set on Better Breakfasts Across the Nation
Famous Toastery plans to expand its operations to 30 new locations in 2016, targeting both new and existing markets.
· 1851 Franchise· September 4, 2015
Famous Toastery Set to Open 35 Restaurants by 2017, Ranked on Technomic’s Emerging Concepts List
Famous Toastery is set to open 35 restaurants by 2017 and was recognized by Technomic as one of 12 emerging restaurant brands.
· 1851 Franchise· August 11, 2015
USA Today: Taco Bell begins testing delivery service at 200 stores
Taco Bell is testing a delivery service at 200 locations, partnering with DoorDash to expand its reach and meet customer demands.
· 1851 Franchise· July 31, 2015
The Quest to Become a Big Player
Buffalo Wings & Rings CEO Nader Masadeh discusses his drive to provide an unmatched restaurant experience, with a focus on operations and enhancing possibilities.
· 1851 Franchise· July 21, 2015
Food Business News: Twelve restaurants on the rise
Famous Toastery is recognized for its upscale, organic, and local produce-focused breakfast and brunch franchise at the Technomic’s Restaurant Trends & Directions Conference.
· 1851 Franchise· July 9, 2015
Technomic: Consumers Want Food Additives Subtracted from Menus
Brands like Taco Bell , Pizza Hut and Chipotle have made headlines recently with promises to change their menus , whether by eliminating food coloring and additives or not serving GMOs.
· 1851 Franchise· June 25, 2015
Tampa Bay Times: The Brass Tap to open a microbrewery in Carrollwood bar
The Brass Tap, a Tampa-based craft beer franchise, will open a microbrewery at its North Dale Mabry Highway location this summer.
· 1851 Franchise· June 15, 2015
Franchise Times: Who’s taking a bite out of big sandwich chains?
Smaller sandwich chains like Jersey Mike's Subs and Firehouse Subs are gaining market share from Subway, with sales dropping 3.3% last year, according to Technomic Inc.
· 1851 Franchise· June 8, 2015
Technomic: Build-Your-Own Built to Lead Fast-Casual Growth
Restaurants featuring build-your-own formats increased sales twice as fast as made-to-order fast-casual brands in 2014, according to Technomic.
· 1851 Franchise· June 3, 2015
Fast Casual: Technomic report: Consumers prefer turkey over chicken
Consumers prefer turkey over chicken, according to Technomic's 2015 Center of the Plate: Poultry Consumer Trend Report.
· 1851 Franchise· May 21, 2015
The Advocate: Premium, fresh, juicy ‘better burgers’ with a variety of toppings make for a mouthwatering trend in Baton Rouge
A local business owner discusses the trend of 'better burgers' in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
· 1851 Franchise· May 21, 2015
Fast-casual franchises get a leg up over the rest of the industry
Fast-casual franchises saw a collective annual increase in sales of 12.8 percent in 2014, reaching $30 billion, nearly twice as much growth as other restaurant segments.
· 1851 Franchise· May 12, 2015
Franchises Thinking Inside the Box
Franchises are offering pre-packaged lunch options to cater to busy professionals and office workers who value convenience.
· 1851 Franchise· April 30, 2015
Reeling in Millennials with fish at franchises
Millennials are increasingly ordering seafood at franchises due to perceived health benefits, with nearly three-fourths of consumers citing this reason.
· 1851 Franchise· April 23, 2015
Businesses can turn to pigs to bring home the bacon
Bacon remains a popular food item, with consumers continuing to seek out indulgent and innovative bacon-based products.
· 1851 Franchise· April 14, 2015
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes proves to be a fast-growing concept in the better burger category
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is a fast-growing concept in the better burger category, with a strong brand and loyal customer base.
· 1851 Franchise· April 1, 2015
Seafood menus rise in popularity while industry gears up for change
Seafood menus are rising in popularity, with several restaurants offering beer-battered seafood options.
· 1851 Franchise· March 30, 2015
Franchising Weekly Rewind
Starbucks surpasses Subway as the No. 2 restaurant chain in America, with $12.7 billion in U.S. sales in 2014.
· 1851 Franchise· March 27, 2015