Job Outlook: 2010 and beyond

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are expected to add 1.3 million jobs over the next 10 years, but a new workforce will beg for fresh policies.

Will tax laws benefit QSR operators in 2010?

Restaurateurs wonder whether 2009's helpful deductions will be around for another year.

Will tax laws benefit QSR operators in 2010?

Restaurateurs wonder whether 2009's helpful deductions will be around for another year.

Legislative outlook: QSRs and health care reform

Operators are keeping close tabs on the controversial legislation.

Legislative outlook: QSRs and health care reform

Operators are keeping close tabs on the controversial legislation.

Seven keys to customer experience

True dedication to the voice of the customer will be pivotal for QSR operators looking to improve the customer experience.  

Seven keys to customer experience

True dedication to the voice of the customer will be pivotal for QSR operators looking to improve the customer experience.  

GoRecommend turns fans into brand ambassadors

The CEM tool allows customers to share positive guest survey responses with their Facebook friends.

GoRecommend turns fans into brand ambassadors

The CEM tool allows customers to share positive guest survey responses with their Facebook friends.

Should QSR burger chains rethink the combo meal?

Consumers' desire for more choices and a better value is impacting sales of bundled offerings.

Should QSR burger chains rethink the combo meal?

Consumers' desire for more choices and a better value is impacting sales of bundled offerings.

Coffee equipment advances ease of brewing

From dispenser/servers for holding to automated features for brewers, operators have plenty of options.

Coffee equipment advances ease of brewing

From dispenser/servers for holding to automated features for brewers, operators have plenty of options.

Subway sees promise in text ordering

The Zingle solution has boosted traffic and increased efficiencies, prompting the test to expand to more stores.

Subway sees promise in text ordering

The Zingle solution has boosted traffic and increased efficiencies, prompting the test to expand to more stores.

QSRs pull coffee off the back burner

With competition tighter than ever, brands look to better brewing for a more robust offering.

QSRs pull coffee off the back burner

With competition tighter than ever, brands look to better brewing for a more robust offering.

How to brand the new value equation

Sonic is one QSR that is shifting its focus from price to experience, but brands must remember price is still part of the equation.

How to brand the new value equation

Sonic is one QSR that is shifting its focus from price to experience, but brands must remember price is still part of the equation.

Sexy better-for-you strategy working for Carl's Jr.

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

The chain's salad campaign has brought a marked lift in online buzz. And the salads are selling too.