Technomic names restaurant trends for 2009

Foodservice consultants and research firm Technomic has released its top trends for the restaurant industry in 2009.

The consulting group said that while the industry may be facing the toughest New Year in recent memory, opportunities are still present for operators that know how to focus their efforts on the consumer. With the coming year even more of a "buyer’s market"than 2008, it especially is essential for restaurants to recognize and respond to consumer preferences.

In particular, Technomic sees these five trends looming large in 2009: