Kids' nutrition, local sourcing top NRA's 2012 trend predictions

December 7, 2011

The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) …

The most gluten-free meal of the day

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Some of the simplest sweets can become gluten-free with simple substitutions, like chocolate chip cookies made with non-wheat flours.

Subway website offers tips to get kids to eat healthier

December 5, 2011

Subway has added a series of tips to its website to encourage kids to eat healthier. The column and accompanying video titled "Help! My Children Won't Eat…

Tasti D-Lite acquires Planet Smoothie

November 30, 2011

Tennessee-based Tasti D-Lite, a frozen dessert chain catering to health-conscious consumers, has announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie LLC, a franchise…

Happy Meal toy ban ready to take effect; McDonald's finds loophole

November 29, 2011

San Francisco's long battle over kids' meal marketing is nearly over. Or, perhaps, just beginning.

NRA show to debut Healthier Kids Fare pavilion

November 28, 2011

This year's National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 5-8, will feature a new pavilion focused entirely on healthful children's…

McDonald's Europe vows to promote only nutritious items online

November 27, 2011

McDonald's Europe has vowed to promote only nutritious items on its website. The QSR giant is one of 19 companies, along with Coca-Cola, Nestle and Mars, to…

Commentary: A conflicted view about food stamps at QSRs

The power and generosity of the food industry can help alleviate hunger locally.

Restaurant menus featuring more pork

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Rising cost of beef a factor in pork's popularity.

Size matters and not just desserts

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Offering smaller portion sizes can lift sales.

Study: Lack of correlation between obesity rates and QSR visits

November 8, 2011

The heaviest QSR users are not low-income consumers, as widely believed, but rather those in the middle-class. According to a new study released by UC…

Whataburger adds healthier menu options

November 6, 2011

Starting Nov. 7, Whataburger will become the latest QSR to add apple slices to its kids' meals as a substitute for french fries. The apple slices will be…

Burger King's new Crown Program enhances family mealtime

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

BKC establishes fund to support various charities.

TCBY CEO discusses the company's continued evolution

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain creates consumer insight team to stay ahead of busy segment.

Will 2012 be the Year of the Chicken?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Lower costs, healthier perceptions have launched chicken into the QSR spotlight.

Exploring the role food plays in patient health

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The gap between food science and medical science presents a huge healthcare and business development opportunity.

Restaurants embracing demand for scratch cooking

Despite increased need for skilled labor and equipment, adding pure and real ingredients is worth it.

Carb Lovers unite: Part 2

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

It is time to celebrate carbs and instead of bashing them. I discussed all the ways carbs are often villainized in part 1 of this series.  Now, it's time to…

Itty bitty is now a biggie

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Popping up everywhere you turn in our industry today are new mini desserts. Baskin-Robbins just launched the concept last week, and many new offerings are in…

A gluten-free pizza contest? Yes, it does exist

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Recently, I shared with you that I had the pleasure of attending the Florida Restaurant and Lodging show in Orlando last month. My time in Orlando was spent…