Consumer sentiment driving global QSR visits

April 28, 2015

Quick service restaurant visits grew in Australia, Canada, China, Great Britain, and United States, where consumer confidence is higher.

Datassentials releases appetizer trends report

April 23, 2015

The research, which found that 85 percent of all restaurants serve some form of an appetizer, consists of information on what appetizers consumers want the…

Datamonitor predicts high-fiber fad will replace protein trend in 5 years

April 22, 2015

The firm also expects consumers to abandon fad diets in favor of enjoying all of the food groups in moderation.

U.S. Hispanics restaurant visits, spending outpacing non-Hispanics, study says

April 22, 2015

The U.S. Hispanic population's overall restaurant visits outpaced its population growth, research says.

Technomic releases consumer ratings, demographics report

April 22, 2015

Technomic's has unveiled its Consumer Narrative comprised of more than 7.5 million consumer ratings compiled within Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics (CBM).

Food revolution: 5 eco-friendly trends radically transforming foodservice

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

As restaurants race toward trends the Millennial generation embraces, enviromentally- and animal-friendly initiatives are picking up speed.

U.S. consumers spending more on restaurants than groceries

April 20, 2015

Restaurant spending experienced a recent surge that is causing grocery stores to lose ground with U.S. shoppers.

Extraordinary measures: The top four areas restaurants should measure for success

Today, forward-thinking restaurant operators are using modern video technology to measure virtually everything from shift readiness to inventory control.

The 'Fight for 15': Workers and restaurants battle for minimum wage

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

An already contentious issue, organizations including the International Franchise Association, the Service Employees International Union and others drafted…

Taxpayers picking up $9 billion tab due to low restaurant wages, study says

April 14, 2015

The release of the report comes a day before the National Restaurant Association's annual lobby day on Capitol Hill.

Q1 same-stores sales growth best since recession, study says

April 13, 2015

Dallas, Texas-based TDn2K, provider of workforce, sales and social data for the restaurant industry, reported that Q1 final results for its "Restaurant…

Back to the future: 6 innovative technologies saving restaurants money and changing the industry

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

The restaurant of the future is here, with technological innovations that enable faster, more efficient and more profitable operations than ever.

McDonald's 'Pay with Lovin' awarded Ad of the Quarter from Ace Metrix

April 8, 2015

McDonald's score outperformed its competitive set by at least 20 percent, a significant score above average.

Networld EVP recognized as 'corporate visionary' in Folio: awards

April 7, 2015

Folio: will recognize honorees on June 8 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.

NRF: Obama overtime proposal 'will likely harm managers' career paths'

April 6, 2015

The organization conducted a new survey and determined, based on its results, that the proposal will undermine the quality of customer service the industry is…

This gay-marriage thing isn't going away: what your restaurant needs to consider when taking a stance

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

With increasing support for and legalization of gay marriage among the majority of Americans, particularly millennials, it's worth considering how engaging in…

Where’s the beef: Restaurants experimenting with lean proteins

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The trend of consumers embracing lean proteins is one that many restaurants are embracing in an effort to help offset the cost of beef, which increased 2…

Popeyes launches chicken tenderloins, 'Game of Chicken' app

April 1, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has introduced its latest product, new Red Stick Chicken, all-white meat tenderloins marinated in cayenne and TABASCO flavor.

Good Times transitions to all-natural bacon in April 2015

April 1, 2015

Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, a regional quick-service restaurant chain, announced a system-wide implementation of all natural, nitrate free bacon…

Dunkin' Donuts pledges transition to cage-free eggs

March 30, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts today announced that it has pledged to transition to cage-free eggs and gestation crate-free pork.