Food costs continue to elude stability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Droughts, livestock viruses and thinner herds are all affecting center-of-the-plate pricing.

Seafood opportunities abound in the QSR space

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

There are a few reasons behind the seafood surge — sustainability, value and health and wellness trends.

Taking a deep dive into beverage trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consumers have told us they want more coffee, tea and alcohol options from restaurants

Tim Hortons CEO: Intensity of QSR environment unlike anything in past 40 years

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand considers the U.S. a 'must-win' market with plans to add 300 restaurants by 2018.

Taco Bell plans to 'reinvent' QSR breakfast experience

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand will launch its morning daypart nationwide on March 27 with its largest marketing campaign ever.

Burger King on solid ground after slowing pace of product launches

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is on track to have 40 percent of its restaurants in the modern image by the end of 2015.

The scoop on ice cream catering: How to get involved

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Panelists suggest starting small and going after high-volume events and corporate functions.

Dunkin' Donuts introduced more than 40 new products in 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand's mobile app has been downloaded more than 5.5 million times since its launch in August 2012.

The New Year brought new news to QSR menus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Beverage, dessert innovations continued to accelerate, while a brand other than Taco Bell leveraged Doritos' popularity.

McDonald's outlines adjustments to win back 'customer relevance'

Executives admit the pace of menu introductions overcomplicated restaurant operations last year.

Putting more plants on plates

Organization creates new vegetarian and vegan diet pyramid to offer guidelines.

Wendy's CEO: We have fast casual experience at 40 percent lower check

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company expects the total number of restaurants in the new design to be 700 to 750 by the end of 2014.

Sonic turns to technology to enhance personalized service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A deep product pipeline has allowed the brand to better compete with fast casual restaurants, execs say.

Maintaining menu relevance in the New Year

Exposure to ethnic menu items and ingredients will drive growth in awareness and enthusiasm of new cuisines.

What's on the menu for 2014? Restaurant execs make their predictions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Snacking innovation, sausage and Southern influences on the QSR radar.

QSR executives reflect on the top culinary stories of the year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Spicy, barbecue, breads and local ingredients led research and development lists this year.

Why most restaurants fail within the first three years

Restaurateurs need to be open to modifications of their original ideas.

Top QSR menu stories from 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Dessert innovations and co-branding efforts moved into the spotlight this year.

Yum! Analyst Day: Taco Bell mobile ordering to roll out in '14

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell plans to unveil is most robust product pipeline ever, including extensions of the Cantina Bell line.

Yum! Analyst Day: KFC turns to 'holistic' plan for more innovation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

'If we can keep our lead in emerging markets, it is a mathematical certainty this will be biggest brand in world.'