The Consumer & Operator Research Group (CORG) of IFMA The Food Away from Home Association provides new, engaging, and relevant research that arms companies with the insights they need to make better business decisions. Additionally, the Group convenes regularly to discuss the research, the state of the food-away-from-home industry, and to hear from industry guest speakers. Inclusion in the Group is a member benefit for Tier III manufacturer members and for Operator Advocate members of the Association. The completed reports can be downloaded by those members below. Looking for the 2024 reports? Find them here.
Resource Cards
QSR QSR and Fast Casual Brand Switching

Gauge consumers’ favorite locations, how long they have been visiting, visitation frequency, reason for favorite, switching motivations, and brand influence.

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GLP-1 Medications GLP-1 Medications

Understand consumers’ GLP-1 use & interest, expected length of use, and effects on at home and away from home eating.

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Menu Ideation Menu Ideation

Inside the Minds of Menu Makers: How Foodservice Operators Discover and Develop New Menu Items

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C-Store Prepared Foods C-Store Prepared Foods

C-Store Customers Uncovered: What Drives Visitation and Prepared Food & Beverage Purchases

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