Science plays big role in nonprofit foundation's 5 key 2019 US food trends

January 9, 2019

American citizens want to know not only where their food originated, but how it was produced and how it traveled from farm to fork, according to a study…

DQ kicks off 2019 with chicken, chocolate, peanut butter

January 7, 2019

Dairy Queen is kicking off 2019 with a little bit of chocolate-covered peanut butter and a basketful of chicken. The well-known frozen treat QSR is offering…

Schlotzsky's president on brand rebirth at age 50

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Fast Casual Editor Cherryh Cansler about the innovators in the Top 20 Brands to Watch report, then Schlotzsky's…

Delivery, digital, additive oddities top 2018 blog reads

From the delivery trade that's driving dining trends these days, to leadership stress and hair-growing fry additives, QSRweb blog readers had lots on their…

3 guides to QSR growth in 2019

by Ray Reddy — CEO and Co-Founder, Ritual

QSRs are doing quite well, thank you. But as we all know, staying on top is not a one-and-done thing. To keep the momentum building in the year ahead, heed…

Top 10 2018 QSRweb stories show our eyes are always on the other 'guys'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The top 10 QSR stories this year were all about keeping a friendly, but watchful eye on the competition, who as it turns out were all doing some pretty amazing…

Falls, slips, 'barista wrist' major causes of lost restaurant worker time

In coffee houses and cafes nationwide, barista wrist is regularly waylaying employees for more than a year, while falls and wounds from sharp objects are also…

QSR leaders: Do you really know what's happening inside your supply chain?

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

It's said, you never know if you don't look. Unfortunately, many QSR operators have turned a 'blind eye' toward their supply chains under the assumption that…

Coffee machine sales show java's growing importance for restaurants

December 18, 2018

While it's true that quite a few consumer holiday gift lists likely include a coffeemaker or two, a new Fact.MR study shows the highest number of requests…

Dunkin' hires Arby's exec, promotes 2 in-house leaders

December 18, 2018

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. promoted two executives and appointed a third to leadership posts, a news release said. 

Dunkin' gives Girl Scout cookie-lovers something to 'dunk in'

December 11, 2018

It's December  and you know what that means, right? The Girl Scout cookies are coming, of course, and in just a few weeks. In tribute to that fact, Dunkin' is…

Los Angeles Dunkin' promotion puts Starbucks in the crosshairs

December 11, 2018

It's no secret that Greater Los Angeles is one heated QSR market, so it might be little surprising that Dunkin' is resorting to some pretty tricky tactics to…

Dunkin' Brands replaces Nigel Travis as senior international VP

December 10, 2018

Dunkin' and  Baskin-Robbins' parent, Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. has named John Varughese to the role of senior vice president, international. He replaces Nigel…

Grubhub 2018 order data shows US love for plant-based food, chicken, spice

December 7, 2018

The major U.S. food-ordering and delivery hub, Grubhub, has released its ordering data-based "Year in Food" report derived from the content orders placed by…

Subway puts a 'mint' into National Cookie Day LTO

December 4, 2018

It's National Cookie Day this Tuesday, Dec. 4, for all those who failed to note the "Hallmark holiday" on their calendars. For this year's holiday during the…

Cyber-criminals access Dunkin's DD Perks accounts

November 30, 2018

Dunkin's wildly popular DD Perks mobile order and pay app has been targeted by cyber-thieves, who the brand said may have gotten hold of some usernames, first…

Dunkin' dips into Poconos

November 28, 2018

Dunkin' is putting some of its famous rings and holes in the Poconos, opening its newest location at Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains, in Pennsylvania. This…

Creating Value with Table Tracking Systems

The ability to deliver food to guests quickly and efficiently is a tremendous benefit, but it’s just the first link in the value chain. Learn why brands such…

Global QSR industry to grow nearly 5 percent in 5 years

November 26, 2018

Between now and 2022, the quick-service industry will experience a nearly 5 percent compound annual growth rate, according to the latest research  from Radiant…

Dunkin' injects sugar, espresso in year's end

November 23, 2018

Dunkin' is giving the holidays a sugar high with its annual rollout of seasonally sweet snacks, meals and drinks.