Both groups are especially likely to value restaurant delivery service subscriptions, exclusive events access, and perk-laden dining reservation systems. See the interactive Entertainment demand chart in the Appendix. Methodology. What is this study?
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| Dec 19, 2022
The big takeaway: Our forecast expects Uber Eats’ US restaurant sales to grow 13.7% this year to $24.3 billion. Rather than sink money into digital marketing efforts, Domino’s is going where the eyeballs are already looking. That’s a sound decision that may prove even more beneficial if/when it leverages Uber’s drivers to augment its staff.
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| Jul 12, 2023
You got to contact the restaurant weeks in advance. Marcus Johnson:. Oh, my gosh. Oscar Orozco:. You got to get your name on it. Suzy Davidkhanian:. I think Oscar is going at these Michelin-starred restaurants, that's why. Marcus Johnson:. I told you he's changed now. He's fancy. Suzy Davidkhanian:. I like my vegetables tweezered on my plate. Marcus Johnson:. You're the worst person.
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| Aug 18, 2023
Uber users may soon be able to hire handyman services through the app: The company is reportedly developing a service similar to TaskRabbit and Angi as it searches for growth opportunities.
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| Sep 11, 2023
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| Oct 12, 2023
Source: Verizon; Morning Consult
Consumer prices at grocery stores and restaurants respectively increased 13.1% and 7.6% year-over-year in July, according to the Labor Department. That’s the biggest inflationary gap between grocery stores and restaurants since the 1970s, per The Wall Street Journal. The unusual disparity is providing restaurants with a unique opportunity to tout their prices and value in advertisements.
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| Aug 15, 2022
Restaurants slim down: With restaurants still struggling to attract employees despite higher pay and sign-on bonuses, they’ve had to revamp their operations to accommodate leaner teams.
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| May 18, 2022
Article: Instacart ventures onto DoorDash’s turf with prepared food delivery.
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| Feb 14, 2022
Restaurants Canada. StatCounter.
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| Feb 17, 2022
National Restaurant Association. Shopper Media. YouGov.
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| Feb 11, 2022
Retailers and restaurants will use QR codes to bolster first-party data collection while lowering costs. QR codes offer a great customer experience because they let users go to a website to get additional information, download an app, log into a loyalty program, or buy something. For restaurants and retailers, this will mean faster checkouts and reduced staff needs—and therefore lower costs.
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| Dec 2, 2021
And it built out Square for Restaurants by acquiring restaurant ordering and marketing platform GoParrot in May. Block also partnered with restaurant delivery software provider VROMO that month to streamline delivery for Square restaurants. What’s next? Going into Q3, Block plans to double down on growth initiatives while keeping a pulse on macroeconomic conditions.
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| Aug 8, 2022
Though not traditional retail, the streaming service also opened its first ever pop-up restaurant—Netflix Bites—in June, spotlighting acclaimed chefs from popular Netflix series. Now that Netflix has introduced an ad-supported tier, we wouldn’t be surprised if the company dipped its toes into shoppable media, especially as the platform gains more viewers and advertisers.
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| Jul 20, 2023
I can kind of gauge the vibe at the restaurant from content that other people have posted or the restaurant has posted, and also be able to get things like opening hours and location all in the same place. Marcus Johnson:. So yeah, we mentioned where Americans start their search when shopping for things online. Amazon 57%, that's down four points from last year.
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| Jul 20, 2023
And TikTok and other social platforms have an advantage over Amazon in that users rely on them to discover not only products, but also trends, restaurants, recipes, events, and other destinations. Go further: Read our report on Social Search and its opportunities for marketers.
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| Jul 6, 2023
I think it would be really interesting if there was an app that contained parking information in mall navigation, the ability to make restaurant reservations or buy movie theater tickets, or in a dream world, connect all of the retailers and be able to maybe find products or reserve products.
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| Sep 27, 2023
The big takeaway: While restaurant chains certainly need to balance their costs amid rampant food inflation, devaluing loyalty programs is a risky move as consumers look for ways to stretch their budgets further.
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| Mar 20, 2023
Food businesses and restaurants saw inflation mentions increase by 31% and 28% YoY. Inflation was also mentioned more in reviews for beauty services and spas, arts and entertainment businesses, nightlife and bars, and hotels and travel. In the Midwest, inflation was mentioned 26% more in Q3 2022 than in Q3 2021. In Q3 2022, consumers searched for affordable groceries 126% more YoY.
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| Oct 26, 2022
Consumers spent 16% more on restaurants in 2021 than the year prior, the NPD Group found. In February 2022, consumer spending at restaurants was up 8% year over year. The travel industry is also seeing a rebound, despite higher ticket and fuel prices. But consumer sentiment remains at a decade low, as worries over inflation and the Russian invasion in Ukraine persist.
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| Apr 1, 2022
McDonald’s was the No. 1 restaurant brand, joined only by Wendy’s, in the top 20. This was originally featured in the eMarketer Daily newsletter. For more marketing insights, statistics, and trends, subscribe here.
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| Nov 17, 2022
Omicron didn’t stop holiday shoppers: Despite a surge in cases tied to the latest COVID-19 variant, US shop and restaurant visits increased as much as 4.8% in the week leading up to Christmas, per SafeGraph data. Both in-store and online sales picked up with overall sales rising 8.5% from 2020, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
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| Jan 4, 2022
DoorDash’s US restaurant sales are expected to grow 17% year over year in 2022 and reach $37.34 billion, according to Insider Intelligence forecasts. While that’s slower than last year (+60.4% YoY), we expect the firm’s growth will accelerate next year (+18.5% YoY). Consumers still value the convenience of food delivery even as inflation squeezes spending.
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| Sep 28, 2022
The trend: Roughly 30 million workers typically join the labor force over the summer for jobs in restaurants, stores, and hotels serving US consumers taking breaks from work and school. But with roughly two jobs available for every unemployed person in the US looking for work, the tight labor market is making it difficult for retailers and restaurants to add staff.
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| May 31, 2022
The restaurants used ChatGPT to illustrate just how strong their brand identities are, as in the case of Subway’s billboard comparing McDonald’s and Burger King’s burgers with the iconic footlong. Why it matters: These traditional OOH ads didn’t need expensive tech to innovate on a classic format. They were able to leverage ChatGPT’s free, buzzy tech to emphasize brand identity.
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| Jul 10, 2023
Kraft Heinz last month announced plans to roll out a customizable sauce dispenser with over 200 possible combinations for restaurants. Yum Brands adjusted menus across its chains.
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| Jul 7, 2023