Consumers find breakfast fare comforting and many, especially women, wish they could eat it at any time of the day.

The Top 100 limited-service sandwich chains grew sales by 8.6 percent in 2008, to $20.3 billion.

Consumers are interested in expanding their palates when dining out and want to patronize restaurants that offer innovative flavors.

Consumers are willing to pay more for a specialty burger, especially a premium burger, than they are for a standard burger, regardless of restaurant segment.

At least a third of all consumers are entertaining more often at home than a year ago says Technomic Inc., Chicago.

You can’t handle the truth!” is the most famous line from the 1992 courtroom drama “A Few Good Men” starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore. In the Academy Award-nominated film the “truth” in question has to do with a violent crime.

During tight economic times, consumers are less willing to order appetizers, soups and salads.

According to a recent study, 88 percent of marketers say they use social media to market their businesses.

The chef contestants on Bravo’s popular reality TV show “Top Chef” compete against each other each week by completing culinary challenges. These tasks include everything from designing a menu for a finicky bride and groom to getting a restaurant up and running in four hours.