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Round 1: If the children are our future, it looks like the future is Applebees.
In this three part series we are breaking down audience visitation from 8 of the most popular Casual Restaurant chains in the business. We start with the youngest two generations around – let’s meet the Millennial and Zennial Crowd. They are defined as ranging in age from around 10-40 – that is a pretty sizable…
Read MoreRound 2: We fancy like… Outback and Olive Garden?
In this three part series, we are breaking down audience visitation from 8 of the most popular Casual Restaurant chains in the business. In this installment, we zone in on the wealthiest of all of our segments: Monied Elite and Suburban Upper Class. And it begs the question, are you wealthy because you go…
Read MoreRound 3: Hard work. Start a family. Go to Chili’s. Repeat.
In this three part series we are breaking down audience visitation from 8 of the most popular Casual Restaurant chains in the business. At last we get to the meat in the sandwich; Working Class Families. The crown jewel of the casual dining world. When that 5 o’clock whistle blows, restaurant managers from Maine to…
Read MoreThrowdown between Tasty Tacos – Qdoba with a surprising victory
The battle for fast food market share exists on every level – Globally, Nationally, Regionally, even Locally. But beyond the register rings, deeper insights tell a bigger story of brand resonance. And it turns out that when it comes to the younger generation, the taco joint that reigns supreme is none other than Qdoba. When…
Read MoreTypecasts and Stereotypes – Is it perception or is it reality?
The restaurant industry is sometimes typecast. Certain long-standing franchises have fought hard to become beacons for their audiences. Taco Bell has courted the youth of America for years. Partnering with everyone from gaming platforms to mountain dew, to X-Games athletes. Even creating their one eating occasion for those whippersnappers partying well after normal eating hours.…
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