News & Media From Alicia Kelso

KFC's fast casual concept not expected to cannibalize original brand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

KFC eleven aims to create a food culture that provides more choices and flavors, according to its director of Development.

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QSR employees bringing wage protests to seven cities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The organized strike was announced the same day a new report was released by the National Employment Law Project, showing that 2.2 percent of jobs in the…

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Wendy's CEO: More product innovation to come

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand will continue to work toward having fast casual-quality food and experience at a QSR price point.

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Gluten-free suppliers find the missing flavor piece

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After jumping the availability, affordability and flavor hurdles, gluten-free adopters now just need to figure out the safety component.

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McDonald's CEO: 'We expect remainder of 2013 to remain challenging'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to pricing adjustments, McDonald's anticipates new product news and 'more suggestive' selling strategies at the order point to encourage trials.

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Cat Cora: When starting a restaurant, 'test the waters and protect your idea'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To ensure your passion won't diminish for your business, it's important to stay innovative and keep things fresh.

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Are restaurant marketers ignoring Gen X?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Strategies have been geared toward the Boomers and the Millennials, but what about those of us in the middle?

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Baskin-Robbins' new store design showcases brand's heritage

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The updated store image will be introduced throughout the next several months and includes digital menu boards, new 'super-sized' graphics, a 'Heritage' wall…

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Del Taco's rebranding effort focuses on quality/value balance

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The initiative also includes two new menu platforms, an updated restaurant design and operational changes to enhance the guest experience.

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'Fancy' dining offers clues about next big menu trends (Commentary)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Will grains, seeds and kale pops show up on chain menus? Possibly.

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Yum! Brands Q2: Taco Bell, KFC U.S. have new product momentum

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is still reeling the effects of the avian flu and poultry supply issues in China.

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A peek at Dunkin' Donuts' new restaurant designs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company allows franchisees to select individual elements from four design options.

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MasterCard drives dining with a purpose

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants provided opportunity to join MasterCard and Stand Up to Cancer

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Restaurant industry applauds delay of Obamacare employer mandate

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Businesses with 50-plus employees now have an extra year to comply with coverage.

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QSR menu trends of 2013 (so far)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands are focusing on value platforms and the three B's — bread, breakfast and beverages.

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Restaurant groups applaud Senate immigration bill, call for stronger verification

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Congress is expected to take up immigration reform in July.

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Commentary: Chick-fil-A on the defensive again after anti-gay marriage tweet

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dan Cathy, president and COO, tweets his disapproval over the Supreme Court ruling, conjuring up a controversery that had all-but gone away for the chain.

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