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…

5 tips to punch up December profits

by Ray Reddy — CEO and Co-Founder, Ritual

End-of-year holidays can actually be a drag on some restaurant brands that suffer sales at the expense of overly busy and under-funded regular customers. Try…

QSR brands suffer mightily from old, unintegrated tech

by Robert Whitehead — Director Retail & Hospitality Technology, Softtek Integrations

As the business world catapults ahead — courtesy of all kinds of new technology — the restaurant industry is still suffering significantly from old systems…

Making Facebook 'Recommendations' work for your QSR

by Taylor Kamnetz — content marketing manager, ReviewPush

When Facebook "put the stars out" of its reviews there was a lot of balking from brands who feared the consequences of losing the well-established former…

The restaurant labor solution staring us in the face: Older adults

by Matt MacInnis — Founder & CEO, Inkling

Baby boomers — who some may now refer to as older adults in the 55- to 72-year-old age range — offer restaurant brands a solution to the industry's current…

QSR operators' digital signage life extension planner

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Digital signage is almost daily becoming more affordable and functional, but the fact remains that it's still a costly part of the QSR business. The good news…

QSR money-saver: The overlooked elements of distributor audits

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

In an analysis of distributor and vendor invoices, 35 percent were found to have errors. That's money you're leaving on the table. Here are some ideas on how…

Growing restaurant beverage trend demands brands rethink sweeteners

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

Natural and healthful sourcing is hugely in demand for today's restaurateurs. Why then do so few brands offer naturally sourced lower-calorie sweeteners…

8 important reasons QSR leaders need a kiosk strategy

A good deal of data suggests kiosks help boost QSR business, so it makes sense to develop a kiosk strategy for your quick-serve brand, if you haven't already…

KFC UK's lighter ways: The big chicken 'pivots' as QSR world watches

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

KFC in U.K. and Ireland is vowing to slash one-fifth of the calories from its menu in less than seven years. A monumental move, to be sure, and one that all…

QSR sales-driving tricks to kick off week

by Christopher Sebes — CEO, XPIENT Solutions

Sales sagging? Check out these "inspirational" week-starting tips and tricks to pick up business in the transition between seasons.

Menu labeling law enforcement starts May 7: Last-minute checklist

by Betsy Craig — CEO and Founder, MenuTrinfo

With full FDA backing this year, menu labeling regulations will be enforced starting, Monday, May 7. These five last-minute status checks will help you ensure…

Sonic store gets smoked out by drive-thru customers

Mississippi manager refuses to serve customers smoking weed at the drive-thru.

The QSR checklist check-up: How intelligent is yours?

by John Sammon — SVP & General Manager, PAR Technology

Intelligent checklists provide perks that can make a real difference in top worker performance and bottom lines.

4 QSR marketing tactics to take on the Gen Z challenge

When it comes to the 22 and under set, QSR marketers have their work cut out for them.

McDonald's 'hair-growing fry additive' may pose a PR conundrum

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

Additives are typically shunned in QSR operations today, but news that a silicone additive in McDonald's fries might also help cure baldness presents a true…

Menu labeling laws: 'Deja vu all over again' ... again?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

We can't predict what will happen over the next three months, but the infinite loop the U.S. has been stuck in concerning passage of menu labeling laws may…

What does meal kit industry mean for QSRs?

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

Do meal kits pose a threat —short- or long-term — to QSR popularity and profitability?

Meatless marches forward: Why QSRs should pay attention

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

There have been some false starts, but meatless products finally seem to be coming into their own, with research and development happening on a number of…

Key QSR delivery take-outs from wider world of retail ecommerce

The growth of third-party delivery services both threatens and provides opportunities for the dramatically changing QSR industry. But the good news is that…