Dessert destinations: An opportunity for fast casual or only QSRs?

Fast casuals should do what they do best to conquer the dessert market — customize.

QSRs finish the year strong with menu rollouts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

According to Technomic research, November has the highest percentage of new product launches.

Commentary: Visual content tops 2013 restaurant marketing trends

Cause marketing is also a major focus for brand differentiation, as customers seek out establishments that help the community.

New book describes hardships of running a Western concept in China

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Former master franchisee of Auntie Anne's Pretzels writes about the obstacles he faced that "will make anyone in business laugh, cringe and think twice about…

Fiscal Cliff stagnation holding back pace of franchise growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

According to a franchise business leader survey, 31 percent of franchisees and 20 percent of franchisors plan to cut jobs to get under the Affordable Care…

Experts weigh in on emerging restaurant trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Look for visual marketing plans, mobile engagement and daypart expansion in the New Year.

Restaurant brands rank high on Entrepreneur's 2013 franchise list

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The results of this year's list show that franchising is on the upswing after several tough years.

What to expect in the quick-service segment in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile initiatives will pick up in the New Year, and so will competition from other segments.

Top 2012 (non-menu) stories for the QSR segment

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Intensified competition has been driven by comprehensive rebranding efforts.

2012 QSR menu trends were all over the map

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From bacon sundaes to barbecue sandwiches, this year pushed the innovation envelope.

Free webinar includes tips on avoiding customer data breaches

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The average cost of a data breach for non-PCI compliance is $80,000.

National Restaurant Association predicts 2013 menu trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Locally-sourced meats and produce and children's nutrition continue to be big focuses for restaurants.

QSRs respond to a growing demand for ethnic cuisine

Limited-service restaurants are seeing success with ethnic concepts by touting freshness, quality and flavor, as well as small authentic cues that add…

New York's QSR employees return to work after wage protest

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

'Fast Food Forward' movement is growing slowly through volunteer, social media efforts.

Vegas Baby, Vegas: Loyalty Lessons from Sin City

There are three things restaurant owners can learn from rewards programs at casinos.

How to get results from the mobile restaurant user

A mobile optimized website and a sound mobile marketing strategy provide a firm foundation for creating more restaurant sales.

How one restaurant brand uses digital menu boards to engage guests

With its new solution, Boloco guests can play games while they wait for their food.

Jack in the Box turns in strongest sales year since 2007

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operational improvements contributed to sales increases.

Krispy Kreme experiences sizeable traffic lift

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Third quarter same-store sales jumped 6.8 percent without any pricing assistance.

Lower costs lead to more digital menu board deployments

Founders of restaurant chain say it's now hard to justify not deploying the technology.