date:Jul 17, 2013
growth and food purchased for immediate consumption from supermarkets, discount stores and wholesale clubs experiencing the strongest growth.
Capturing visits from direct competition, like prepared foods retailers, has been the primary source for a restaurant operators growth over the past 10 years, and this will continue to be the case, said Bonnie Riggs, NPD restaurant industry analyst.
Diversity in prepared food offerings satisfies a broad range of consumer needs. While adults 35 years and