National Restaurant Association applauds US trade deal with Canada, Mexico

January 30, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a trade deal Wednesday that replaces 1994's North American Free Trade Agreement. The pact — known as the U.S. Mexico Canada…

How to (successfully) plant your brand's feet in meatless ground

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

Meeting the meatless-alternative customer's growing demands for fantastic flavor, healthful ingredients and beautiful presentation can be especially…

Controlling QSR food waste: The power of five

The old adage, "Waste not, want not" has never been more fitting than for today's QSRs in their approach to food and food waste. After all, brands that get on…

How China's sick pigs might end up raising US QSR poultry prices

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

The bacon on your QSR's burgers or pork in your barbecue sandwich may soon be threatened by a virus half a world away.

Leveling the limited-service playing field: 3 brands talk about 'democratized' dining

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Limited-service restaurant startup and operation is easier than ever thanks to forces that level the playing field, like third-party delivery and commissary…

More time, more money, more insight: How supply chain apps can ease inventory headaches

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

Inventory and problem-spotting as you go, massive time and money savings, and just maybe a restaurant staff mood-improving makeover: These are some of the…

Taco Bell lays out 7 2019 'commitments'

January 10, 2019

Taco Bell said 2019 will be the year it not only introduces its first vegetarian menu and increased scholarship funding, but also when it will boost the…

Del Taco 'socks it to' diners with mixable value menu

January 4, 2019

Del Taco is helping all those holiday-depleted wallets out there this year with a new value menu and the possibility of a new Mexican entrée-adorned socks to…

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…

Taco Bell launching revamped $1-$5 menu

December 13, 2018

Taco Bell is doubling down on its value focus, by launching a revamped and unified Cravings Value Menu with all items in the $1 to $5 range. The menu launches…

QSR operational excellence: 5 steps to put your brand's 'pedal to the metal'

by Terry Dolan — Head of Solutions, WorldAPP

The route to a well-oiled operational machine for your QSR is through data that is captured from, and shared with, all systems and processes simultaneously.

Study: QSR, pizza delivery drive US restaurant growth through 2023

October 15, 2018

QSR and take-out lead the way for U.S. food service sector growth in the immediate future, according to the latest study by ResearchAndMarkets.com. In fact…

Caterers can make $6 for every dollar invested in food waste

Restaurant brands with large catering arms would do themselves a favor by cutting food waste, according to a news report that found that every $1 invested in…

QSR operators: Are you getting a good deal on your financing?

Leasing and financing are critical tools for QSR brands as they open locations, expand existing ones or even refresh equipment for new menu items or better…

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.

Balance Grille hopes to tip scales in brand's favor with downtown Toledo aquaponics farm

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

Balance Pan-Asian Grille is hoping to tip the scales in their favor with an innovative new farming operation which, if successful, will soon replace a good…

Does the 'cloud' have a tipping point for QSR operators?

by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce

"Why has it taken so long for Cloud POS to get here?" It's all about the tipping points tilting in the right direction at the right time to fall in line with…

The QSR transformers: 7 technologies changing the business

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

We are in the middle of a tech revolution that has turned solutions that were once only imagined into today's QSR necessities and it's transforming the…

Burger King to pay out on BOGO suit settlement

January 2, 2018

Although Burger King leadership admits no wrongdoing, it has announced that it is paying members of a class action suit submitted to the courts in October.

McDonald's in Bethesda is world's 1st green-certified location for megabrand

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

In the words of the immortal Kermit the Frog, "It's not easy being green," but one trailblazing McDonald's in Bethesda, Maryland, took on the significant task…