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QSRs upgrading to keep pace with fast casual growth
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Segment lines blurring as QSRs remodel and fast casuals add drive-thrus.
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Study: Toy trumps food choices in kids' meals
August 14, 2012
A newly released study done by Ontario, Canada's University of Waterloo suggests that kids' meals with a toy are more attractive to younger consumers than…
read nowQSR franchisee lending up 28 percent this year
August 9, 2012
Lending to franchise businesses decreased by 3.64 percent from June to July following a 5.73 percent increase in June, according to the Franchise Lending Index…
read nowMillennials expected to increase foodservice spending
August 9, 2012
New research from Technomic indicates that the Millennial generation has a positive outlook on the future and are expected to increase spending on foodservice…
read nowRestaurant chain growth doubles in the UK
August 8, 2012
The 100 leading United Kingdom restaurant chains registered a 5.6 percent annual turnover increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 2.6 percent the prior…
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Common food truck execution mistakes
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The guiding menu principle is always to sell fewer items at higher margins - which will allow you to spend more time on operations execution and customer…
read nowConcepts launch 'no-hate' sandwiches in response to Chick-fil-A fiasco
August 6, 2012
A couple of restaurant concepts are taking advantage of the Chick-fil-A controversy surrounding president/COO Dan Cathy's comments against same-sex marriage…
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Different approaches taken to navigate rising food costs
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fast casuals have relied on menu price increases, while QSRs shift focus to value proposition.
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Podcast: Chick-fil-A just one example of brands becoming more political
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
Retail experts weigh in on social media's influence on companies' political transparency.
read nowChick-fil-A 'Appreciation Day' yields big turnouts, some protests
August 1, 2012
Chick-fil-A's "Appreciation Day," the brainchild of former presidential candidate and television talk show host Mike Huckabee, is well underway today.
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This Olympian doesnt want to be on a Wheaties box
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Gold medalist learns new non-carb diet and realizes positive results.
read nowReport: Restaurant franchising clout growing
August 1, 2012
Large restaurant franchisees post-recession are evolving into more sophisticated, investor-owned companies that have considerable clout with their franchisor…
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Vending innovations pose threat to QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Tech advances help machines evolve from candy-filled office staples to fresh pizza providers.
read nowJune Restaurant Performance Index shows improved conditions
July 30, 2012
Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 10…
read nowNPD: Consumer interest in smaller portions, customization lead to combo meal declines
July 30, 2012
Combo meals are down by about 1 billion servings since 2007, according to market research firm The NPD Group. A recently released NPD foodservice market…
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Game changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation Part 1
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
The terms now capturing restaurant consumers' mindsets include simplicity, value, authenticity, playfulness, escapism, invigorating and risk taking.
read nowChick-fil-A's perception drops amid gay marriage controversy
July 30, 2012
Chick-fil-A's perception with quick-service restaurant consumers nationwide has taken a significant hit in most regions of the country, including the South…
read nowONOSYS recognizes chains for online ordering sales growth
July 25, 2012
ONOSYS, a LivingSocial company, has announced the winners of its 2012 Spark Awards. In its second year, the Spark Awards honor ONOSYS' clients for outstanding…
read nowConsumer visit and spending gains buoy restaurant count increases
July 24, 2012
With U.S. restaurant visits and consumer spending increasing after a recessionary slump, the restaurant industry posted a 0.5 percent gain in restaurant counts…
read nowFoodservice demand for California avocados growing
July 23, 2012
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has experienced a growth in demand through foodservice promotions this year.
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