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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.
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Tim Hortons rolling out specialty coffee line
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The lattes will eventually be available at nearly 3,000 locations in Canada and the U.S.
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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.
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Restaurant Performance Index improves in September
October 30, 2011
After slow reports in July and August, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) topped the 100 mark in September for the first…
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NPD Group: Revenue-generating beverage orders on the decline
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Tap water requests on the rise, along with specialty coffees and iced tea.
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Restaurants ready for Halloween weekend
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
One in five Americans expected to order takeout or delivery; QSRs showcase themed LTOs.
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NRA recaps recent victories at FCES 2011
Nutrition, menu labeling, marketing to kids are areas in which the foodservice industry has gained ground.
read nowNRA launches e-Learning resource
October 24, 2011
Highlights from the annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show are now available online. The NRA has launched an e-Learning component…
read nowTechnomic creates insights group to keep up with fast casual growth
October 24, 2011
As a follow-up to its Foodservice Planning Program study of the fast casual segment, presented to suppliers in January 2012, Technomic is launching a new Fast…
read nowStudy: Social media inspires consumers to spend more
October 18, 2011
Consumers exposed to social content are significantly more likely to increase their spending and consumption than those who aren't exposed, according to final…
read nowSnagajob is No. 1 'Best Small Company to Work For in America'
October 17, 2011
Snagajob, a provider of workforce solutions for employers, many within the restaurant industry, took the No. 1 position on Entrepreneur.com and the Great Place…
read nowTechnomic develops newsletter for international growth markets
October 13, 2011
Food and beverage industry research firm Technomic has created a new newsletter, BRIC, which focuses on the growing international markets of Brazil, Russia…
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Study: QSR Hispanic advertising up in 2010
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies study found that the percent of ad-spend allocated to Hispanic markets is an important determinant of a…
read nowNPD Group: Breakfast daypart marketing opportunities abound
October 11, 2011
An increasing amount of concepts are trying their hand at breakfast, and for good reason. According to a recent study by marketing research firm The NPD Group…
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Whats the hottest segment of the restaurant industry? Fast casual. [Infographic]
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Since the economic downturn, the fast casual segment has led the restaurant industry in both sales and unit growth. And it continues to outperform on both…
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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…
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The beat goes on: Music can make or break customer experience
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Diverse playlists, volume key factors in guests' intent to return to a restaurant.
read nowRestaurant Performance Index drops again
September 29, 2011
Less than one out of five restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve in the next six months, according to the National Restaurant Association.
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Arby's launches healthier kids meal
September 28, 2011
Arby's is the latest QSR to launch a healthier kids' meal option. Beginning Oct. 3, the chain will roll out a new kids' meal that includes Chiquita apple…
read nowReport: Facebook activity up for restaurant brands
September 27, 2011
Facebook activity accelerated for many restaurant bands in September. A report from social media benchmarking/intelligence company Unmetric found that 15 top…
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