Times they are a changing as
the song goes. Regular readers of this
blog understand the rapid currents of growth taking place within the grocerant
niche filled with ready-2-eat and heat-N-eat fresh and prepared food. Part of that niche includes QSR’s, however
that seems to be the one sub-sector struggling with repositioning while
attracting new consumers.
Tiffany Hsu of the Los Angles
Times wrote the following which all of my regular readers will enjoy
“Fast-food eateries are in the throes of
drive-through Darwinism as more upscale upstarts, such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread Co., grab market share from the likes of Taco
Bell, Subway and Wendy's.
Chains that are fancier than fast-food options but cheaper than sit-down alternatives are part of a hybrid sector known as fast-casual that is maturing into one of the food industry's strongest.
That category is tapping into growing demand for more healthful, specialty foods that are still speedily served and moderately priced. Fast-casual is steadily poaching fast-food customers looking for better quality and sit-down dinners seeking cheaper prices, said NPD analyst Bonnie Riggs.
"There's no end in sight to their growth," Riggs said. "They've delivered on consumers' value expectations far more than most fast-food places." …
But the boundaries are blurring. Eateries such as Carl's Jr., with its Six Dollar Burger, and foodie-favorite In-N-Out straddle the line between fast-casual and fast food. Drive-thru’s are appearing at Panera locations. Some fast-casual chains are experimenting with delivery, usually an option provided by sit-down restaurants.
"We're going to continue to see more fuzziness in how to define these restaurants," said Robert L. Sandelman, chief executive of food service research group Sandelman & Associates.” Folks let’s face it this is the GROCERANT NICHE. Is it time you understand this growth? Then take some time read some of our pervious blogs Email or call.
Chains that are fancier than fast-food options but cheaper than sit-down alternatives are part of a hybrid sector known as fast-casual that is maturing into one of the food industry's strongest.
That category is tapping into growing demand for more healthful, specialty foods that are still speedily served and moderately priced. Fast-casual is steadily poaching fast-food customers looking for better quality and sit-down dinners seeking cheaper prices, said NPD analyst Bonnie Riggs.
"There's no end in sight to their growth," Riggs said. "They've delivered on consumers' value expectations far more than most fast-food places." …
But the boundaries are blurring. Eateries such as Carl's Jr., with its Six Dollar Burger, and foodie-favorite In-N-Out straddle the line between fast-casual and fast food. Drive-thru’s are appearing at Panera locations. Some fast-casual chains are experimenting with delivery, usually an option provided by sit-down restaurants.
"We're going to continue to see more fuzziness in how to define these restaurants," said Robert L. Sandelman, chief executive of food service research group Sandelman & Associates.” Folks let’s face it this is the GROCERANT NICHE. Is it time you understand this growth? Then take some time read some of our pervious blogs Email or call.
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