NRA Show 2012: A display of industry growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

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

High-impact, positive growth energizes 2012 NRA Show

May 10, 2012

The 93rd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event posted strong growth…

Edible Arrangements marks 1,000 units

May 10, 2012

Edible Arrangements franchises have been opening at an average of one a week since the first of the year, with more than 20 new locations opening for business…

Chick-fil-A joins Kids LiveWell program

May 7, 2012

The National Restaurant Association today is announcing that the number of restaurant companies participating in its Kids LiveWell program has more than…

Clinton applauds NRA for kids nutrition initiative

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During NRA Show keynote address, former president says collaboration is the key to the future.

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - Part II

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Researchers have found no consistent relationship between participants' driving distance to QSR joints and their weight over a 30-year span

NRA partners with Kidzsmart to promote Kids LiveWell

May 2, 2012

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote its Kids LiveWell program, the National Restaurant Association has announced a new partnership with Kidzsmart…

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…

Consumer Reports lists Subway breakfast sandwich as best

April 26, 2012

Consumer Reports tried egg sandwiches from Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, Starbucks and Subway – and deemed Subway's Egg White and Cheese on Mornin…

Organic industry grew nearly 10 percent in 2011

April 26, 2012

The U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales.

McDonald's Canada adds yogurt to Happy Meal

April 26, 2012

McDonald's Canada is giving the Happy Meal a makeover by introducing a new automatic offering of yogurt and the choice of apple slices or new mini-sized french…

Celiac awareness foundation now offers restaurant credentialing

April 26, 2012

The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten…

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - part I

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

A study found that only 8 to 12 percent of gluten-free consumers said they bought gluten-free products because they or a member of their household has celiac…

Jersey Mike's partners with U.S. Women's National Soccer captain

April 24, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs is teaming up with Christie Rampone, captain of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and Jersey Shore native, to create an instructional…

If it's Monday, this must be meatless

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While diners can see some personal benefits — like weight loss — from a Meatless Monday regime, restaurants can see some real bottom-line benefits.

Another salmonella lawsuit filed against Taco Bell

April 19, 2012

The Salmonella attorneys of Marler Clark have filed another lawsuit against Taco Bell on behalf of an Oklahoma child who was hospitalized with a Salmonella…

Subway promoting new smokehouse BBQ chicken sub

April 18, 2012

Subway has introduced a new smokehouse BBQ chicken sub, available for a limited time and featured on the chain's Fresh Fit menu with less than 400 calories.

McDonald's kicks off kids' program ahead of Olympics

April 18, 2012

McDonald's kicked off a 100-day countdown to the London Olympic Games April 17 with the official launch of its Champions of Play program.

Taco John's rolls out Mexican inspired salads

April 12, 2012

Taco John's has introduced two new Mexican inspired salads – the Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Cran-Apple Almond Chicken Salads. The limited time offerings will be…

Advocacy group asks children's hospitals to remove McDonald's

April 11, 2012

McDonald's has weathered a nearly two-year storm of critics asking the chain to stop marketing its food to children, but it now appears there is another dark…