Restaurant industry has strong showing in Entrepreneur's top franchise rankings

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Magazine's annual rankings of top franchised companies weigh stability, growth rate, size of the system, startup costs and more.

Commentary: 10 restaurant marketing tips for 2012

Creating engaging, informative communications for your guests and keeping them involved with your brand online and off, is what we call the "new enhanced…

QSRweb.com's Top 10 stories of 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Product upgrades, restaurant overhauls on the menu this year.

Carl's Jr. expands turkey burger line, CKE's Q3 sales up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Another New Zealand franchisee on board for Carl's Jr. expansion.

Webinar: Digital drive-thru menu boards maximize messaging

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As more QSRs explore digital technology, there are key considerations to keep in mind.

Study: QSRs respond to toy ban by moving healthier meals into spotlight

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Research following the Santa Clara, Calif., ordinance finds no new or reformulated menu rollouts.

QSRs step up promotions for the holidays

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gift cards are predicted to be popular this year.

Burger King adds Coca-Cola Freestyle

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger King Corporation's company-owned restaurants across the U.S. now feature the Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains.

Beverage innovation becoming a necessity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A Q&A with one of the leading specialty beverage experts in the restaurant industry.

QSR mobile marketing focuses heavily on couponing

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cellit study draws from 125 QSRs; predicts mobile payments and location-based services to pick up steam.

Commentary: Three tips for maximizing your digital signage investment

A QSR's digital signage strategy should include central management and social media components.

Jack in the Box testing Google Wallet platform

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile payment technology currently available at 35 restaurants.

Commentary: A conflicted view about food stamps at QSRs

The power and generosity of the food industry can help alleviate hunger locally.

Jack in the Box upgrading its burger line

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain jumping into increasingly heated "better burger" space.

QSRs providing Thanksgiving meals, promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA estimates 14 million Americans will visit a restaurant for holiday meal.

American cuisine gaining relavance

When ordering Italian, Mexican and Chinese, consumers are most often experiencing Americanized versions of these cuisines.

Study: Daily deal promotions generate new customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many concerns about offering such deals are overstated.

Commentary: First impressions still count for new customers

The number of customers who tried a new QSR/Fast Casual restaurant so far this year has increased by 8 percent from 2010.

Restaurant menus featuring more pork

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Rising cost of beef a factor in pork's popularity.

Restaurants recruiting more veterans with franchise discounts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operations-based business model is a good fit for those with military backgrounds.