QSRweb.com’s Top 10 of 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It’s been quite a roller coaster year for the quick-service industry. Restaurants continued to dig out of the economic mess, posting modest improvements; the…

Gift cards to boost industry sales

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Despite modest gains, the National Restaurant Association’s chief economist is predicting the continued tightening of consumer spending.

The evolution of the value menu

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Permanent discount offerings are tricky to balance at already low-price point QSRs.

More than figgy pudding and good cheer

By Amanda French

Call it a comeback: The return of the McRib

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

If any quick-service menu item could come back to life as a rock star, it would be the McDonald's McRib sandwich.

Digital menu boards, kiosks, mobile integration make hip NYC eatery 'a misanthrope's utopia'

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NEXTEP combines digital displays, kiosks and an SMS alert system to create an integrated self-service dining experience.

The meticulous strategy of Checkers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger chain readies for franchise expansion behind new team of leaders.

Fall back on old classics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Autumn tends to bring out the best in our senses – vivid colors of changing leaves; nostalgic smells of campfires; pleasant tastes of seasonal spices.

Location, location, location: McDonald's and Burger King U.K. deploy locator apps

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Craving a Whopper or a Big Mac? You're in luck ... if you're in the United Kingdom.

Coca-Cola's Freestyle continues expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Beverage technology has moved from test phase to pilot phase, offering 106 flavor variations in more markets.

Custom(er) made: Some QSRs getting their guests involved in menu creations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

By now, most quick-service chains have used social media to engage with their fans. Some have gone a step further with the outlet, facilitating consumer…

Healthy incentive: High-impact loyalty programs still uncommon at QSRs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technology advances and centralized software may encourage more operators to offer customer benefits.

QSRs join the par-tea

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Menus make room for non-carbonated beverages, with tea making the biggest splash.

Fro-yo concept 16 Handles relies heavily on customer interaction

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Manhattan-based store ready for franchise growth.

East Coast Wings develops QSR prototype

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In a report issued July 20, the NPD Group stated that QSR unit counts are down 1 percent within the past year.

Burger King goes pop

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New packaging initiative emulates Andy Warhol-inspired art.

Commentary: Take advantage of menu labeling's marketing potential

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

The menu labeling mandate offers a prime opportunity for brand challenge.

Ice cream industry faring relatively well

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Collectively, we just endured the hottest June on record. Ever. Perhaps, then, it’s no wonder we’re all ravenously craving ice cream.

Marble Slab launches new prototype

Marble Slab Creamery has completed the last component in its rebranding strategy with the development of a new prototype. The reimaged stores are intended to…

Should McDonald's help solve the childhood obesity epidemic?

With its marketing prowess, the chain certainly has the ability to be a change agent. But does it need to?