Business travelers abandoning QSRs for fine, casual dining meals

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

To target business crowds, limited-service concepts should consider adding catering and delivery.

Subway's mobile payments adoption a 'market signaling event'

Mobile payment is just one piece of the puzzle; mobile marketing is how brands stand out. 

Hands-on management needed as hourly workforce ages

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To attract the top talent, you need to show them the career path, responsibility and a quality of life.

CEO: Loyalty, brand engagement trends behind EMN8's rebrand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A loyalty solution helps marketers have a 'real view' of customers' behavior, and allows them to engage more.

2014 predictions: Will the Paleo diet be the next gluten-free?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wise operators check out farmers' markets, night markets and truck rodeos to see what's selling.

How to weather proof a frozen dessert concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From marketing shifts to menu tests, some brands are working to curb the dramatic sales cut during winter.

Value meal visits up 6 percent in the past year

Deal-related traffic is keeping the industry from registering traffic losses.

Developing menus with Millennials in mind

Watch the video to learn what Millennials expect from restaurants.

Millennials want to help your brand share its story

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The 80 million-strong Millennial demographic currently accounts for about 21 percent of all consumer spending.

FCES '13: Carville, Matalin weigh in on D.C.'s gridlock

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The couple sparred on immigration reform and the regulatory environment, among other topics.

Restaurant Association highlights industry's nutritional progress

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Eighty-six percent of consumers reported that restaurants offer more healthful options than they did two years ago.

How a government shutdown could affect the restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A shutdown means the FDA will limit its activity to high-risk recalls; most routine food safety inspections will be suspended.

Arby's SVP: A deep product pipeline is more important than ever

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

By implementing a variety of initiatives, Arby's has four times the volume of product pipeline than it has had historically.

Restaurant industry experiencing better borrowing conditions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurant finance exec predicts high-growth stories from customization concepts.

Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.

Menu trends driven by sophisticated consumers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Customers love to experiment, but within boundaries; you need to make unfamiliar flavors approachable.

Restaurant industry organizations respond to widespread strikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst said wage increases would add to food costs, which would then affect restaurant visits.

Quick-service wage protests snowball nationwide

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A petition has been sent to major restaurant chains citing their combined $7.35B in profits last year.

Commentary: What operators can expect from planned QSR strikes

Employment attorneys suggest that operators be professional and courteous to employees who strike; most, if not all, of them will come back to work and if…

Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.