Where’s the beets? Vegetarian options rare in QSR segment

Analysts say the demand for vegetarianism isn't high enough to warrant a spot on the competitive menu space.

Webinar to address benefits of cause marketing

May 2, 2011

Cause marketing is a trend taking over the restaurant industry as chains and independent operators alike are focusing more on their local communities.

Cold Stone now offering online ordering

May 2, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery has launched a new online ordering website for customers to order cakes, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream cupcakes, available for…

TCBY launches healthier Super Fro-Yo

May 2, 2011

TCBY has launched its "Super Fro-Yo" frozen dessert line, a new classification of frozen yogurt that features elevated nutritional levels.

Online ordering now available at White Castle

May 2, 2011

White Castle is now offering online ordering nationwide. The home of the Original Slider tested the service in March in Minneapolis before expanding it…

Make the connection to better food cost

As an industry, we are facing the continuous rise of commodities that adversely affect our businesses. The rising price in grains and feed affect the price of…

McDonald’s eyes big expansion in China

May 1, 2011

The quick-service offerings in China have been dominated by Yum! Brands' KFC and Pizza Hut brands. But it's about to get a bit more crowded following the…

Fast Casual publishes Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage

May 1, 2011

FastCasual.com has announced the publication of its "Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage" report, a 109-page research document…

Rising food costs are a manageable challenge

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Record industry sales in March indicate a continued need for consumer focus.

Webinar to discuss emerging trends in foodservice

April 28, 2011

Empathica and FastCasual.com will present a roundtable webinar May 12 discussing the five emerging foodservice industry trends. The webinar, "Emerging Trends…

Chicken wars heat up: Church’s claims taste test win over Popeyes

April 27, 2011

Quick-service competition has historically been about burger wars, but don't count out the feisty chicken chains.

Dunkin’ Brands reports 5.4 percent sales increase

April 27, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, reported results for the first quarter 2011, ended March 26.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries expands to Alabama

April 27, 2011

Maryland-based Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries has signed a franchise agreement to open its first restaurant in Alabama. The unit will open soon in…

Commentary: The case for online marketing management

How operators can successfully launch a national marketing campaign without wasting materials.

10 popular gluten-free menu ideas

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…

Six Benefits to Marketing at the POS

Digital technology helps turn customers’ ordering uncertainty into revenue.

Subway, Starbucks leapfrog Burger King, Wendy’s in sales

April 26, 2011

Specialty coffee drinks and sandwiches have officially become an American staple alongside burgers and shakes. Technomic's listing of the top 500 restaurant…

Seattle’s Best enters Tim Hortons territory

April 25, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, a subsidiary of Starbucks, is now offered in 10 Wal-Mart Supercenters throughout Canada.

Yum! proposes offer to buy China restaurant chain

April 25, 2011

Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has submitted a preliminary proposal to Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China-based Little Sheep Group Limited, which owns and…

Subway shifting to greener menu panels

April 24, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has long made a commitment to making its restaurants and operations more environmentally-friendly.