date:Mar 19, 2014
Snacks represent a growing opportunity for restaurants, with 51% of consumers snacking at least twice a day, compared with 48% in 2012, said Technomic, Inc.
Nearly a third of consumers said they are snacking more frequently than they did two years ago, and their definition of between-meal bites has broadened to include more food and beverage options. The survey included 1,500 consumers aged 18 or older.
Snacking occasions represent a growth channel for restaurant operators, said Darren Tristan