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Darren Tristano
Darren Tristano is a senior managing director of Technomic Inc, a Chicago-based foodservice consultancy and research firm. Since 1993, he has led the development of Technomic's Information Services division and directed multiple aspects of the firm's operations.
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OpinionWhat's the beef
High beef prices are driving change at the centre of the plate, but to create winning menus, operators must first understand consumer demands. Darren Tristano reports.
OpinionEvening rush: Driving US late-night occasions
Darren Tristano, of Chicago-based foodservice research firm Technomic, looks at the US late-night dining sector and what lessons UK operators can learn.
- Opinion
What’s driving today’s growth concepts?
Concepts come and concepts go, some are hot and some are not but, whatever the state of play, early spotting of trends is key for industry players and observers alike.
- News
Growth accelerates for top US restaurant chains
Sales growth among America’s 500 largest restaurant chains accelerated last year,
- Analysis & Insight
The Need for Speed
Convenience is the most important need state for US consumers’ foodservice visits.
- Opinion
Five Trends for 2013
onsumer demands for customisation, new flavour, better-for-you food, flexibility…