Restaurant-goers influenced by online reviews while traditional marketing is still highly effective

Food cravings and quality continue as the top drivers for choosing a restaurant Press release The “How Diners Choose Restaurants” study released on October 18 from TouchBistro finds that the majority of restaurant goers (65 per cent) surveyed say that food cravings have the biggest impact on their restaurant choice. The research also finds that […]

OpenTable research reveals what Canadian diners want from technology

Exploring Canadian diner sentiment toward technology use before, during and after the meal Press release OpenTable has released the results of its latest Technology and Dining Out research survey*, which explores Canadian diner sentiment toward the use of technology before, during and after the dining experience. “Restaurants are embracing new technology to improve the front […]

Restaurant technology predictions from industry leaders

Press release Mobile and online ordering and payments will be at the top of the menu As mobile technology proliferates into the daily routines at every level of society, restaurants are experiencing the impact. Mass adoption of mobile technology is one of the greatest cultural shifts of our times, from mobile communications to mobile and […]

New OpenTable survey shows what Canadian diners want restaurants to know before they arrive

Press release Sixty-seven per cent of diners wish restaurants remembered their table preferences; Enhanced guest notes feature from OpenTable helps restaurants deliver more personal dining experience OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), has released diner survey findings that show which personalized touches matter most to guests. […]

National poll on ice cream shows that Canadians prefer chocolate over vanilla

Press release Baskin-Robbins announces first serving of Celebrate 31 Baskin-Robbins has the scoop on ice cream consumption in Canada thanks to a national poll of adult consumers conducted by Leger Marketing from June 20 to June 23. The poll reveals that 31 per cent of Canadians prefer flavours with chocolate, followed by 21 per cent for the vanilla […]