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Restaurant operators continue to report positive sales, optimism
April 2, 2012
Bolstered by positive same-store sales and traffic results and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
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Brands get nostalgic in updating to Facebook Timeline
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chains need to take advantage of the new design or risk losing engagement.
read nowNRA survey shows demand for online, smartphone presence
March 28, 2012
The restaurant industry was one of the first to come back from the recession, and for 2012, the National Restaurant Association's Forecast predicts a record…
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Culinary Tide's 2012 top trends
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Culinary Tides, Inc. released the report: "Top 10 Trends Analysis - Shifting Sands 2012: A cross analysis of predictions across Government, Technology, Health…
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Subway named as a consumer favorite for 8th year
March 27, 2012
The 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend (EQ) study has been released, recognizing brands across industries that are identified by consumers as superior.
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March 27, 2012
The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…
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More restaurant chains aiming for green certification
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO of Green Restaurant Association talks about the spike in environmentally-friendly efforts throughout the past few years.
read nowReport: Soup and salad purchases increase
March 26, 2012
As consumers seek lighter, healthier and more affordable food choices, away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, according to market research…
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Pop-ups threaten food trucks
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Pop-ups are morphing into a multipurpose tool, used to test concepts, market new brands, engage with a younger audience, or prove to landlords, lenders and…
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March 21, 2012
Following an analysis of 27 billion online conversations over a 12-month period, NetBase, a social intelligence platform company, found that the No. 1 thing…
read nowMintel: Local produce edging out organic in terms of consumer importance
March 21, 2012
According to the latest research data from Mintel, locally purchased fruits and vegetables by grocery stores and restaurants are now more important to…
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Wendy's vs. Burger King: A shift in perception
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The burger wars have shifted in Wendy's favor in part because of favorable consumer perception.
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March 20, 2012
The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…
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Spring deals, LTOs in full swing
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
QSRs take advantage of St. Patrick's Day, Easter themes for new menu introductions.
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Is your restaurant stuck in a monkey trap?
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
From switching out the décor to updating technology, restaurateurs must take chances to keep their business fresh.
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Serving sizes lead label-readers astray, what will restaurant menus do?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Healthy framing has the greatest influence with consumers who are most concerned about their diets, and restaurant operators should focus on portion sizes…
read nowMcDonald's one of the top Hispanic advertisers of 2011
March 13, 2012
Total advertising expenditures increased 0.8 percent in 2011 and finished the year at $144.0 billion, according to new data released by Kantar Media, a…
read nowMintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive
March 13, 2012
Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market…
read nowMore consumers heading to restaurants for a snack
March 13, 2012
Consumers are snacking significantly more now than they were two years ago. Almost half (48 percent) of consumers polled say they're now snacking at least…
read nowTrendy "organic heirloom menu innovation"
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Cultivate and grow your plants according to USDA organic certification guidelines to maximize the marketing and great taste appeal of these plants.
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