U.S. Market for Food service Equipment

The U.S. Market for Foodservice Equipment, a new, third edition report from SBI, provides insights into the U.S. market supply of foodservice equipment, which experienced 8% compounded annual growth in value between 2002 and 2006. Can the competitive foodservice equipment market, including food products preparation machinery, commercial and service industry machinery, commercial refrigeration and institutional furniture, sustain future growth? Rising costs of materials, increased energy costs, 2,000 competitors, the green trend and end user behavior all have an impact on this dynamic market. This report looks at other trends that may further affect the foodservice equipment market, such as the need to replace equipment, increased imports and, although not growing as rapidly in value, exports.

In the U.S. Market for Foodservice Equipment, SBI analyzes the overall market's value, the various products that make up the market, along with economic, industry and product trends that will fuel future growth. SBI also takes a good look at consumer attitudes and behavior that ultimately drive foodservice equipment sales.

Scope and Methodology

This report data were obtained from government sources, trade associations, publications, business journals, company literature, and investment reports. The report covers the needs of the commercial foodservice equipment sector and also contains detailed demographic profiles of residential consumers in terms of foodservice, based on data provided by Simmons Market Research Bureau (SMRB), New York. The data was pulled from SMRB's National Consumer Survey (NCS) Fall 2006.

Shipment statistics are derived from the U.S. Census of Manufacturers and the Annual Survey of Manufacturers, and is estimated and forecasted by SBI. Import and export data by major country of origin is derived from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission. However, the U.S. International Trade Commission does not track the trade data for some specific commodities such as food products machinery and institutional furniture and this has not been included in the market size estimate. Historical data are provided for 2002 through 2006 (many 2006 shipments are estimates), with forecast data from 2007 to 2011.

Market size of foodservice equipment (market supply) is defined as the value of foodservice equipment supplied to the total U.S. marketplace, in a particular period. Therefore, market size is determined by supply rather than demand. The U.S. foodservice equipment supply was calculated from the Department of Commerce statistics by collecting data from domestic plant shipments, adding imports, and extracting exports. As such, the formula for determining the market size will be Production in the U.S. + Balance of Trade [i.e. Shipments + (Imports - Exports)].

Also, note that the values are in net selling values, i.e., free on board (f.o.b.) from the manufacturing plant, and not the retail/wholesale price sold to the end consumer.

What You'll Get in this Report

The U.S. Market for Foodservice Equipment makes important predictions and recommendations regarding the future of this market to point out ways current and prospective marketers can capitalize on current trends and spearhead new ones. No other market research report provides both the comprehensive analysis and extensive data that U.S. Market for Foodservice Equipment offers. The report addresses the following segments:

• The Market (including historical and current market size and composition, and projected market growth)
• Competitive Profiles (of the mainstream players, specialists and up-and-coming niche players, and analyses of the products they market)
• Trends
• Distribution and Promotion
• End Users (both operators and the ultimate end user, the consumer)
• Plus, you'll benefit from extensive data, presented in easy-to-read and practical charts, tables and graphs.

How You Will Benefit from this Report

If your company is already competing in the food equipment industry, or uses these products, you will find this report invaluable, as it provides a comprehensive package of information and insight not offered in any other single source. You will gain a thorough understanding of the current market for foodservice equipment, as well as projected market size and trends through 2011.

This report will help:

• Marketing Managers identify market opportunities and develop targeted promotion plans for foodservice equipment.
• Research and development professionals stay on top of competitor initiatives and explore demand for foodservice equipment.
• Advertising agencies working with clients in the foodservice industry understand the product buyer to develop messages and images that compel foodservice operators to purchase these products.
• Business development executives understand the dynamics of the market and identify possible partnerships.
• Information and research center librarians provide market researchers, brand and product managers and other colleagues with the vital information they need to do their jobs more effectively.

• Chapter 1: Executive Summary
  • Scope of the Report
    • Methodology
    • Product Definitions and Classifications
    • Commercial Food Products Machinery
    • Commercial and Service Industry Machinery
    • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
    • Institutional Furniture and Fixtures
  • Table 1-1 Foodservice Equipment Categories and Products
    • Global Market Size
    • The U.S. Market Size
    • Table 1-2 U.S. Foodservice Equipment Supply, by Category, 2002-2006(E) (in million $)
    • U.S. Shipments
  • The U.S. Trade Scenario for Foodservice Equipment
    • Supply Value of Foodservice Equipment Categories
    • Food Products Machinery - Food Preparation
    • Table 1-3 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Food Products Machinery, by Type, 1992-2006(E) (in million $)
    • Commercial and Service Industry Machinery
    • Table 1-4 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Commercial and Service Industry Machinery, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
    • Hot Tops, Planchas and Induction Cooktops More Popular
    • Ovens, Combi Ovens and Microwave Ovens
    • Imports and Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment
    • Espresso and Cappuccino Machines
    • Imports and Exports of Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets
    • Imports and Exports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines
    • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
    • Table 1-5 Value of U.S. Shipments of Commercial Foodservice Refrigeration Equipment, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
    • Mexico and South Korea: Largest U.S. Import Markets for Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers
    • Canada is the Largest U.S. Market for Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezer Exports
    • Imports and Exports of Ice-Making Machines
    • Beverage Dispensing Equipment
    • Institutional Furniture
  • Table 1-6 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Furnishings and Fixtures, 1992-2005(E) (in million $)
    • Factors Contributing to Growth
    • The Economy
    • Government Indicators
    • Consumer Attitudes and Diet Trends
    • New Menu Offerings and Food Trends
    • Technology
    • Replacement Equipment
    • "Green"/Environmental issues
    • Regulations
    • Competition
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Table 1-7 Primary Foodservice Competitors by Product
    • Distribution
    • Figure 1-1 U.S. Foodservice Equipment Manufacturer Sales by Channel,
    • 2006 (%)
    • Dealers
    • Buying Groups
    • Distributors
    • Manufacturers' Representatives
  • Service Agents
    • Promotion
    • Commercial vs. Non-Commercial End Users
    • The Ultimate End User, the Consumer
    • Simmons Survey Findings on End User Behavior
    • Table 1-8 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Age, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
    • Consumers and Pre-Cooked Meals
  • Figure 1-2 Most Likely Source of Purchase for Ready-to-Eat Meal (%)
    • Outlook for 2007
  • Figure 1-3 Percent of Operators with Projected 2007 Budget for Foodservice Equipment and Supplies, Allocated by Item
    • Market Outlook
    • Global Markets Increasingly Competitive
    • Five-Year Outlook
    • Table 1-9 Forecast Value of Foodservice Equipment, by Category, 2007-2011 (in million $)
• Chapter 2: The Market
  • Scope of the Report
  • Methodology
  • Product Definitions and Classifications
  • Commercial Food Products Machinery
  • Commercial and Service Industry Machinery
  • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
  • Institutional Furniture and Fixtures
  • Table 2-1 Foodservice Equipment Categories And Products
    • Global Market Size
  • Figure 2-1 Global Share Of Food Equipment Products, By Type, 2006 (%)
    • The U.S. Market Size
    • Table 2-2 U.S. Foodservice Equipment Supply, by Category, 2002-2006(E)
    • (in million $)
    • U.S. Shipments
    • Table 2-3 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Equipment, by Category, 1992-2006(E) (in million $)
    • The U.S. Trade Scenario for Foodservice Equipment
    • Figure 2-2 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Equipment, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Table 2-4 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Equipment, by Type, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-5 Value Of U.S. Exports Of Foodservice Equipment, By Type, 2002-2006 (In Million $)
    • Foodservice Equipment Categories
    • Food Products Machinery - Food Preparation
  • Table 2-6 Value Of U.S. Shipments Of Foodservice Food Products Machinery, By Type, 1992-2006(E) (In Million $)
    • Commercial and Service Industry Machinery
    • Table 2-7 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Commercial and Service Industry Machinery, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
    • Cooking and Warming Equipment
    • Table 2-8 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Commercial and Service Industry Machinery, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
    • Hot Tops, Planchas and Induction Cooktops More Popular
    • Ovens, Combi Ovens and Microwave Ovens
    • Imports and Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment
    • Figure 2-3 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-9 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Figure 2-4 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-10 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Top 10 Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Table 2-11 U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Cooking Equipment, by Type, 2001-2005 (in million $)
    • Fryers, Tilting Skillets, Griddles and Grills
    • Steamers
    • Rotisseries
    • Cook-Chill Equipment
    • Toasters
    • Espresso and Cappuccino Machines
    • Serving & Holding Food
    • Imports and Exports of Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets
    • Figure 2-5 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-12 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Figure 2-6 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-13 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets, by Top Ten Countries, 2001-2005 (in million $)
    • Table 2-14 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Display Cases, Counters, and Cabinets, by Type, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Warewashing
    • Table 2-15 Value of U.S. Shipments of Dishwashing Machinery, 1992-2006(E) (in million $)
    • Imports and Exports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines
    • Figure 2-7 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-16 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines, by Top Ten Countries, 2001-2005 (in million $)
    • Figure 2-8 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Dishwashing Equipment, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-17 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Dishwashing Machines, by Top 10 Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-18 Value Of U.S. Imports And Exports Of Foodservice Dishwashing Equipment, By Type, 2002-2006 (In Million $)
    • Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
    • Table 2-19 Average Lifespan of Foodservice Refrigeration Equipment
    • Table 2-20 Value of U.S. Shipments of Commercial Foodservice Refrigeration Equipment, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
    • Table 2-20 [cont.] Value of U.S. Shipments of Commercial Foodservice Refrigeration Equipment, by Type, 1992-2006 (in million $)
    • Mexico and South Korea: Largest U.S. Import Markets for Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers
    • Figure 2-9 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-21 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Canada is the Largest U.S. Market for Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezer Exports
  • Figure 2-10 U.S. Exports Of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, By Top Five Countries, 2006 (%) Table 2-22 Value Of U.S. Exports Of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, By Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (In Million $)
    • Table 2-23 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Refrigerator-Freezers, by Type, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Imports and Exports of Ice-Making Machines
    • Figure 2-11 U.S. Imports of Foodservice Ice Machines, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-24 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Ice-Making Machines, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Figure 2-12 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Ice-Making Machines, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-25 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Ice-Making Machines, by Top 10 Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Table 2-26 Value of U.S. Imports and Exports of Foodservice Ice-Making Machines, by Type, 2001-2005 (in million $)
    • Beverage Dispensing Equipment
    • Figure 2-13 U.S. Imports of Beverage Dispensing Equipment, by Top Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-27 Value of U.S. Imports of Foodservice Beverage Dispensing Equipment, by Top Ten Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Figure 2-14 U.S. Exports of Foodservice Beverage Dispensing Equipment, by Top Five Countries, 2006 (%)
    • Table 2-28 Value of U.S. Exports of Foodservice Beverage Dispensing Equipment, by Top 10 Countries, 2002-2006 (in million $)
  • Table 2-29 Value Of U.S. Imports And Exports Of Foodservice Beverage Dispensing Equipment, By Type, 2002-2006 (In Million $)
    • Institutional Furniture
    • Table 2-30 Value of U.S. Shipments of Foodservice Furnishings and Fixtures, 1992-2005(E) (in million $)
    • Factors Contributing to Growth
    • Replacement Equipment
    • New Menu Offerings and Food Trends
    • Technological Innovations
    • Economic Factors
    • Market Outlook
    • Global Markets Increasingly Competitive
    • Five-Year Outlook
    • Table 2-31 Forecast Value of Foodservice Equipment, by Category, 2007-2011 (in million $)
• Chapter 3: Trends And Dynamics
  • Overview
  • The Economy
  • Government Indicators
  • Table 3-1 U.S. Consumer Household Income and Expenditures for Food Away From Home, 2001-2005
  • Figure 3-1 U.S. Consumer Confidence Index, 2001-2006
  • Figure 3-2 U.S. Unemployment Rate, 2001-2006 (%)
  • Figure 3-3 U.S. Estimated Annual Foodservices Sales, 2001-2005
  • Figure 3-4 U.S. Foodservices and Drinking Places: Capital Expenditures for New and Used Equipment, 2001-2005
  • Figure 3-5 U.S. Foodservices and Drinking Places: Capital Expenditures for Structures, 2001-2005
  • Figure 3-6 U.S. Producer Price Index: Commercial Cooking and Food Warming Equipment, Including Parts and Attachments, 2001-2006
  • Figure 3-7 U.S. Producer Price Index: Commercial Food Products Machinery, 2001-2006
  • Figure 3-8 U.S. Producer Price Index: Commercial Refrigerators and Related Equipment, 2001-2006
  • Figure 3-9 U.S. Producer Price Index: Institutional Furniture Manufacturing, 2003-2006
  • Table 3-2 Number of Employees by Industry (not seasonally adjusted), 2001-2006 (in thousands)
  • Table 3-3 Average Weekly Earnings Of Production Workers By Industry (Not Seasonally Adjusted), 2001-2006
    • Consumer Attitudes and Diet Trends
  • Figure 3-10 Foodservice Sales At Supermarkets And Restaurants, 2002-2005(P)
    • Technology
    • "Green"/Environmental issues
    • Half of Operators Purchased New Energy-Saving Equipment in 2005
  • Energy Star Certification
    • Regulations
    • Competition
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
    • Outlook for 2007
    • Figure 3-11 Percent of Operators with Projected 2007 Budget for Foodservice Equipment and Supplies, Allocated by Item
• Chapter 4: Competitive Profiles
  • Table 4-1 Primary Foodservice Competitors By Product
    • Aga Foodservice Group Plc
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-2 Aga Foodservice Group's U.S. Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-1 Annual Revenues of AGA Foodservice Group, 2001-2005 (in million )
    • Figure 4-2 Annual U.S. Foodservice Segment Revenues of AGA Foodservice Group, 2001-2005 (in million )
    • Company News
    • Partner of the Year
    • Acquisitions
  • New Facilities
    • Ali Group
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-3 The Ali Group's U.S. Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Company News
    • Acquisition of CMA Dishmachines
  • Champion Industries
    • Commercial Furniture Group, Inc.
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-4 CFGroup's Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-3 Annual Revenues of Falcon Products, 1999-2005(E) (in million $)
  • Company News
    • Dover Corp.
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-5 Dover Corp.'s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-4 Annual Revenues of Dover Corp., 2002-2006 (in billion $)
    • Figure 4-5 Annual Revenues of Systems Segment of Dover Corp., 2003-2006 (in million $)
  • Company News
    • AB Electrolux
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-6 Electrolux's Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-6 Annual Revenues of Electrolux, 2002-2006 (in billion SEK)*
    • Figure 4-7 Annual Revenues of Electrolux Professional (Indoor) Products Segment, 2002-2006 (in billion SEK)
    • Company News
    • Restructuring the Business
  • Culinary Event Center
    • Enodis Plc
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-7 Enodis's Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-8 Annual Revenues of Enodis, 2002-2006 (in million )
    • Figure 4-9 Annual Revenues of Enodis, by Global Foodservice Equipment, 2002-2006 (in million )
    • Figure 4-10 Annual Revenues of Enodis, by North American Foodservice Operations, 2002-2006 (in million )
    • Company News
    • Merrychef USA
    • Awards
    • Acquisition Target
  • Enerlogic
    • Hoshizaki Electric Co. Ltd.
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-8 Hoshizaki's Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-11 Annual Revenues of Lancer, 2000-2004 (in million $)
    • Table 4-9 Lancer's Revenues by Product, 2002-2004 ($ millions)
    • Figure 4-12 Annual Revenues of Lancer by North American Operations, 2000-2004 (in million $)
  • Figure 4-13 Annual Revenues Of Lancer By U.S. Operations, 2000-2004 (In Million $)
    • Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-10 ITW's Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-14 Annual Revenues of ITW, 2002-2006 (in billion $)
    • Figure 4-15 Annual Revenues of ITW Specialty Equipment - North America, 2001-2005 (in billion $)
  • Figure 4-16 Annual Revenues Of Itw Specialty Equipment - International, 2001-2005 (In Million $)
    • The Manitowoc Co., Inc.
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio Table 4-11 Manitowoc's Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-17 Annual Revenues of Manitowoc, 2002-2006 (in billion $)
    • Figure 4-18 Annual Revenues of Manitowoc's Foodservice Equipment Segment, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Company News
    • Acquisitions and Divestitures
    • Innovation
    • Outlook
  • Personnel Changes
    • The Middleby Corp.
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-12 The Middleby Corp.'s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-19 Annual Revenues of The Middleby Corp., 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Figure 4-20 Annual Revenues of The Middleby Corp.'s Commercial Foodservice Segment, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Table 4-13 Middleby's Revenues by Product, 2002-2005 ($ millions)
    • Company News
    • Acquisitions
    • New Product Development
  • Product Improvements
    • Standex International Corp.
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-14 Standex International Corp.'s Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-21 Annual Revenues of Standex, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Figure 4-22 Annual Revenues of Standex's Food Service Equipment Division, 2002-2006 (in million $)
    • Company News
    • Acquisitions
    • Expanding Operations to Mexico
  • Disposal Of Useco Assets
    • TurboChef Technologies, Inc.
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-15 TurboChef's Product and Brand Portfolio for Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-23 Annual Revenues of TurboChef, 2001-2005 (in million $)
    • Figure 4-24 Annual Revenues of TurboChef from North America, 2001-2005 (in million $)
    • Company News
  • Entering The Residential Market
    • United Technologies Corp.
    • Corporate Background
    • Product and Brand Portfolio
    • Table 4-16 Carrier/United Technologies' Product and Brand Portfolio for U.S. Foodservice Equipment
    • Performance
    • Figure 4-25 Annual Revenues of United Technologies, 2002-2006 (in billion $)
    • Figure 4-26 Annual Revenues of Carrier Segment of United Technologies, 2002-2006 (in billion $)
• Chapter 5: Product Distribution And Promotion
  • Distribution
  • Figure 5-1 U.S. Foodservice Equipment Manufacturer Sales by Channel, 2006 (%)
  • Dealers
  • Buying Groups
  • Distributors
  • Table 5-1 Ten Largest U.S. Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Distributors, 2005
  • Systems Distributors
  • Broadline Distributors
  • Table 5-2 Ten Largest U.S. Foodservice Broadline Distributors (in million $)
  • Manufacturers' Representatives
  • Service Agents
  • Consultants
    • Blurring the Lines
    • Promotion
    • Seasonality
• Chapter 6: End User
  • Commercial End Users
  • Restaurants
  • Figure 6-1 U.S. Restaurant Sales, 1970-2007(P) (in billion $)
  • Consumer Restaurant Visits
  • Figure 6-2 Number of Takeout Meals Eaten in the Previous 7 Days by Adults in the United States
  • Table 6-1 Source of Takeout Food in the Previous Week*
  • Hospitality (Hotel/Motel/Casino)
  • Supermarkets and Home Meal Replacement
  • Convenience Stores
  • Figure 6-3 Prepared Food Sold Through Convenience Stores
  • Recreation
  • Catering
    • On-site vs. Off-site
  • Table 6-2 Percent Of Foodservice Contracted Out, By Operator Type,
    • Noncommercial End Users
    • Healthcare/Senior Care
    • Primary Schools
    • Colleges/Universities
    • Business & Industry
    • Corrections
  • The Military
    • The Ultimate End User, the Consumer
    • Table 6-3 U.S. Consumer Household Income and Expenditures for Food Away From Home, 2001-2005
    • Figure 6-4 How Often Adults Living at Home with Children Under 18 Eat at Home As a Family in a Typical Week
  • Consumers' Attitudes And Experiences With Restaurants
    • Simmons Survey Findings on End User Behavior
    • Figure 6-5 Adults Who Have Visited a Fast-Food or Drive-In Restaurant 6+ Times in the Past 30 Days (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-4 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Age, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-5 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Race/Ethnicity, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-6 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Geographic Region, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-7 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Education, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-8 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Employment Status, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
    • Table6-9 Fast-Food/Drive-In and Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, by Household Income, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-10 Fast-Food/Drive-In And Family Restaurant/Steak House Patrons, By Presence Of Children By Age, Last 30 Days (Index = 100)
    • Consumers and Pre-Cooked Meals
    • Figure 6-6 Most Likely Source of Purchase for Ready-to-Eat Meal (%)
    • Figure 6-7 Reasons for Purchase of Ready-to-Eat Meals from Supermarket Deli (%)
    • Table 6-11 Age of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-12 Race/Ethnicity of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-13 Geographic Region of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-14 Education of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-15 Employment Status of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
    • Table 6-16 Household Income of Those Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
  • Table 6-17 Age Of Children Of Those Households Who Often Eat Store-Made, Pre-Cooked Meals (Index = 100)
    • The Coffee Craze
    • Appendix: Selected Company Contacts