Keeping QSR growth in check

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When it comes to brand expansion, patience, persistence make the difference.

Cutting condiment costs

Eliminating self-service, buying bulk among ways operators can save.

QSRs gain ground in Asia

Personalization, unique experiences draw droves of customers.

QSRs take steps to tackle obesity

Healthier menu options part of industry push to curb obesity concerns.

Drive-thru bans a wave of the future?

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Cities keep drive-thrus out amid environmental, safety concerns.

QSRs feel economic pinch

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As consumers tighten their wallets, operators scale back locations.

QSRs feeding the faithful

Seafood offerings rise in popularity as Lent approaches.

To-go packaging: Top 5 trends

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

When it comes to packaging, QSRs have a lot to learn.

The culturization of yogurt

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Health benefits, healthful toppings give yogurt concepts a boost.

Passing the buck to franchisees

How McDonald's added some sugar to make specialty coffee work. 

365 days of quick-serve

QSRs weathered food safety, health concerns in 2007.

Emergency preparedness

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When disaster strikes, a restaurant's survival can depend on a good plan.

Extended hours grow more common

But late-night service may pack on pounds, expose workers to risk.

Much ado about ads

Controversial ads can spark QSR sales, increase brand awareness.

Menu labeling: A weighty issue

Cities, states from coast to coast consider their options as obesity levels rise.

Hot dog nation

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Chains such as Evos and Franktitude are taking hot dogs one step further.

No-match reprieve could be short lived

Homeland Security rewriting regulation to ensure it passes muster.

Meals by mobile

Text messaging could be the ordering avenue of the future.

Surveying franchise success

More franchisors are using profiling tools to ensure a successful match.

From part-time to president

Shirlene Lopez began her career sweeping the dining room at Del Taco. Now she's president.