According to a Recent Study/Survey … Mid-July 2018 Edition

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's "According to ..." research roundup features the reasons why people do and don't dine out, digital and loyalty trends from Tillster, hot dog on the menu, pizza and a movie and Millennial vs. Gen Z trends. 

The Why? Behind The DineAcross the U.S., 85 percent of diners decide what to eat for dinner the same day the meal occurs, so it may not come as a surprise that compared to 2015, convenient meal solutions grew across almost every category and generation. Research released today in the 4th edition of The Why? Behind The Dine™ from Acosta and Technomic explores the most recent dining developments and motivators that are changing the way diners engage with foodservice.

"Whether it's enjoying a family dinner out or picking up carry-out food, diners are seeking convenient, healthy options for themselves and their families," said Colin Stewart, Senior Vice President at Acosta. "We are seeing more diners take advantage…