Value, flavor trump healthy menu selections

July 6, 2011

According to the latest research from Mintel Foodservice, 41 percent of restaurant-goers think eating healthfully at their favorite eateries is more expensive…

NRA: Restaurant industry optimism, sales take a hit in May

June 30, 2011

As a result of softer same-store sales and traffic levels and fading optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant industry softened in…

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

USDA: Why food commodity prices are rising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Department's Economic Research Service report takes a look at reasons behind recent spikes.

Pizza Executive Summit: NRA VP gives 'The Washington Report'

Scott DeFife gives attendees an update on regulatory issues that could affect their businesses.  

Leverage social media outlets for your new hires

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

How did most of your applicants find you? Did they use a job board or did they walk in and ask one of your team members for an application? More and more…

NPD Group: Restaurant visits up for dinner

June 26, 2011

After several years of traffic declines, visits to restaurants during dinner time increased over the last three quarters, according to foodservice market…

Study: Customer satisfaction with QSR, pizza brands rises

June 20, 2011

A report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows a growing approval rating for quick-service and pizza brands. The quarterly…

Study: Health-minded QSR patrons overwhelmingly choose Subway

June 19, 2011

An independent study by CustomersDNA researched where quick-service customers chose to eat for healthier food. An overwhelming majority of respondents – 7…

Consumers won’t pay more for healthier menu items, NPD reports

June 7, 2011

New research by The NPD Group has found that 70 percent of consumers, especially those aged 50 and higher, expect to pay no more for healthier items than they…

NRA: Restaurants to boost summer employment numbers

June 6, 2011

Restaurants are expected to add 425,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2011 employment level, according to National Restaurant…

NRA 2011: Providing incentives to loyal customers pays off

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa Gino's/D'Angelos' new rewards program has yielded more profits and guests.

NRA’s restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2011

Buoyed by positive same-store sales and solid optimism among restaurant operators for continued growth, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained…

NRA 2011: Vision 360's take on two hot trends

Michelle Bushey, Vision 360's design director, discusses the increase in build-your-own concepts and the growth of tech in the kitchen.

Pizza Innovation: Small entrepreneurs and food trucks lead the way

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Pizza cones, mobile wood-fired ovens are turning heads.

Positive Growth, optimism prevalent at 2011 NRA Show

May 26, 2011

The 92nd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 4th annual International Wine, Spirits and Beer Event (IWSB) showed positive…

NRA survey finds more restaurants recycling

May 24, 2011

Roughly two-thirds of the nation’s restaurateurs have recycling programs as part of their sustainability efforts, according to a new study conducted by the…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

Street food: Urban foraging

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

“Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?” Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn’t as if…

McDonald’s rejects calls to shift marketing focus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

At its annual shareholders' meeting Thursday, McDonald's rejected a call from various health organizations and 20,000 petition signees to shift its "predatory…