NPD: Limited-service restaurants staying afloat while full-service restaurants struggle

August 22, 2017

Customer visits to U.S. restaurants and foodservice outlets remained negative in the quarter ending in June resulting in six consecutive quarters of weak…

Oracle Hospitality debuts Data Science Cloud Services

August 1, 2017

Restaurant operators worldwide can now use Oracle Hospitality's Data Science Cloud Services to quickly analyze system-wide performance data and act on that…

Micro chains hit major US growth spurt

July 31, 2017

Micro-chains — defined as chains with anywhere from three to 19 units — are in a major growth spurt, according to information research and analysis firm, NPD…

Flavor trends report: It's gettin' hot(ter) in here

July 31, 2017

A new food industry flavor trends report has been released from Research and Markets, and though few details have been provided about content of the paid…

Looking for ways to find and keep employees? NRA leaders offer insights

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Given the reality of fewer young employees in the work force, the only options are to recruit more from other age groups or be more successful recruiting…

Build-your-own trend hits ice cream sandwiches ... 'and all's right with the world'

July 21, 2017

There may be few pleasures in life as great as an ice cream sandwich on a hot day. Until now, that is, with the rollout of "build-your-own" ice cream…

Infographic: How online reviews can make or break your brand

Research quantifies the impact online customer reviews have on business performance. The reviews play a bigger role in the selection of restaurants than…

Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.

America's tastes today? Cauliflower on pizza; radishes as raw meat

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

With rapid-fire delivery and an upbeat attitude, menu analyst and Kruse Co. owner, Nancy Kruse, last week told a standing room only crowd at the National…

Live webinar shows operators how to help diners 'see right through you' in the transparency age

May 30, 2017

Today's diners will not settle for anything akin to "mystery meat" or other food that smacks of artificial ingredients. They expect simplified ingredients and…

Harris Poll: '.. and so began the reign of Starbucks, QSR'

May 17, 2017

Despite restaurant traffic data showing a decline in April QSR traffic, Harris Poll released data today saying that millennials prefer quick-service…

Thai Express lands 1st US location in mega mall

May 17, 2017

Thai Express has landed in the U.S., with its first location in the the sprawling Hall of America food court in Bloomington, Minnesota, a news release said. 

New study: Fast food is star of the industry

May 3, 2017

Quick-service restaurants and take-out food will be the stars of the U.S. restaurant market for the next five years, according to the latest analysis of the…

The incredible 'multi-cultural' egg

May 1, 2017

Millennials are squarely in the cross hairs of a new American Egg Board push to instill a little Eastern ethnic cuisine into the organization's namesake…

What's the state of the fast casual industry?

The 2017 State of the Industry report polled more than 250 operators on their businesses to uncover the year's top trends.

Restaurant industry upbeat for 2017; big year for digital marketing

April 24, 2017

This year promises to be a lucrative one for the restaurant industry, according to the Toast Restaurant POS "Restaurant Success in 2017 Industry Report," which…

Millennials dictate Harris Poll brand winners

April 20, 2017

The Harris Poll EquiTrend Brand Equity results are in and the winners in the five restaurant categories are: 

Capturing today's diners? A lot of it is still about 'the money'

Even with the surprises that the AlixPartners diners' preferences poll has shown this week, in many ways it still all comes down to the fact that customers…

Study: Wanderlust is stealing restaurant dollars

April 12, 2017

Consumers' love of travel is slicing into the food service sector's pie, potentially creating a defining moment for the restaurant industry.

Food truck growth goes full throttle: Part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

This four-part series explores the successes and challenges of the food truck industry, Food truck revenues have increased from $650 million in 2013 and should…