QSR culinary trends of 2012 (so far)

Segment focuses on bite-sized items, frozen beverages, spicier flavor profiles.

Commentary: NYC restaurants have long fight ahead with soda ban proposal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst estimates that 5 percent of McDonald's sales come from soft drinks.

Kahala franchisees create food court concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

How one couple operates four of the company's brands in one non-traditional space.

Menu labeling law: Preparation is key

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Experts predict final regulations will be issued in the fall.

Drive-thru usage up, speed of service down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains add technology, double lanes to expedite orders.

QSRs display strong global brand power

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New report shows that emerging Brazil, Russia, India and China markets have driven growth.

Popeyes lifted by national marketing, promotional offerings

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Recent limited time offerings have set sales records.

Menu spotlight shifts to chicken as beef prices rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The number of U.S. menu items with poultry as an ingredient has climbed an average of 12 percent in the past three years.

Krispy Kreme's focus turns to franchising, beverage line

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Strategy also includes smaller factory shops and local store marketing.

PizzaMarketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The inaugural Top 100 Movers & Shakers features a ranking of the top concepts, leaders and trends in the $38 billion pizza segment.

Experts weigh in on cost effective menu improvements

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Innovation can be achieved with items that already exist in the kitchen.

Blurring of the lines between QSR and Fast Casual

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, Food IQ 

NRA Show 2012: A display of industry growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Social media, mobile and point-of-sale trends have evolved.

Burger King realizing results with turnaround strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

North American segment delivers best sales performance in more than two years.

Wendy's admits marketing miss with W cheeseburger

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company will continue to leverage Wendy Thomas in ad campaigns.

Q&A: Craig Culver talks about Culver's positioning as 'original' better burger

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wisconsin-based chain's first quarter comps were up 16 percent.

Commentary: Horchata is the next chai in the global beverage platform

The rapidly growing Hispanic demographic will have a big influence on global beverage platforms that include ethnically diverse flavor profiles.

Burger King creates social media sites for delivery service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company responds to fans that it will be expanding soon.

Dunkin' Brands lifted by coffee platform

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Worldwide system-wide sales growth in the first quarter was primarily attributable to Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable store sales growth, global store…

Healthy beverage trend comes full circle

Frugality and a return to real, natural ingredients are leading consumers back to high-quality tea, coffee, sodas and lemonade offerings that deliver the…