157: COVID Consumer Behaviour That Will Probably Stick Around #2

The trend towards plant based proteins and meat substitutes was well in place prior to the COVID 19 pandemic. Listen to the briefing to hear how the trend has shifted during COVID 19 and the surprising discovery about ordering patterns for this category that could be a gold mine for your menu.


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155: Time to Sober Up?

Sales and consumption of alcohol went up during the COVID 19 pandemic but one age group plans to cut back significantly in the “after times”. Listen to the briefing to hear who won’t be adding a drink to their restaurant bill going forward. Source: Wine Intelligence 2020.


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154: Are Consumers Comfortable Dining Again?

The number of consumers willing to dine out has increased materially since January, when HealthCare Insider found just 26% of consumers said they’d feel comfortable dining indoors. Listen to the briefing to hear what the current research says about consumer comfort with dining on premise.


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153: Target and Walmart Launch Their Answer to Amazon Prime Days

Both Target and Walmart have announced their own sales events on the same dates (or even earlier) as Amazon’s Prime Day. Listen to the briefing to hear how the big retailers are battling it out online.


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149: Tesla Restaurants?

Electronic Vehicle maker Tesla has filed a new trademark for its brand, in a move that has sparked speculation that it may be about to deliver a new category – restaurant services. Listen to the briefing to hear how Elon Musk may be revolutionizing the pit stop.


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148: To Mask, or Not To Mask?

New research from Datassential finds that 65% of consumers say safety gear for restaurant workers such as masks and gloves is “absolutely required” for them to feel comfortable eating at a restaurant, according to a report emailed to Restaurant Dive. An additional 15% agree such safety gear is helpful but not required for them to feel safe. Listen to the briefing to hear how you can set expectations during this time of transition.


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