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Industry trends: Consumers will spend more for transparency, authenticity, safety
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Watch for menu trends at airport bars and lounges, Hollywood and convenience stores.
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Fast-paced technology changes highlighted in annual Fast Casual State of the Industry report
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Restaurant operators are paying their employees more now than they were last year.
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Firehouse CEO: Restaurant industry dealing with unprecedented headwinds
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Union activism, food costs, data breaches and minimum wage debates are just part of the 'external factors' facing restaurant operators.
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Midsized business owners cite government regulations as top concern
October 16, 2014
A new study by research group ADP Research Institute reveals a gap in confidence for midsized businesses when it comes to the US economy. The study found that…
read nowDemand for breaded chicken sandwiches on the rise
October 15, 2014
An increasing number of consumers are requesting breaded chicken sandwiches, according to new research from The NPD Group. Servings of breaded chicken…
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Fast casual execs weigh successes and failures of QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The worst attribute about QSR, attendees agreed, is inconsistency – of quality, service, cleanliness, etc.
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Sydney McDonald's tests customizable ordering kiosk
October 14, 2014
A Sydney McDonald's has piloted a touchscreen kiosk for guests to customize orders
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Tiny stores make me happy: Tracking revenue per square foot
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
Leading restaurant brands are growing their top line with off-premise sales while shrinking real estate costs – resulting in better revenue per square foot and…
read nowLatest SpenDifference study to forecast 2015 restaurant menu prices
October 10, 2014
Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card and will receive a complimentary copy of the findings.
read nowInternational franchising accelerates for top brands
October 10, 2014
Franchise Times has published its annual Top 200 list and, once again this year, QSRs dominate the top 10. The top five franchises include McDonald’s…
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How to use technology to turn customers into loyalists
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
There is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach to marketing; technology is personalizing the customer experience.
read nowRestaurants shave 12% off new menu item calorie counts
October 8, 2014
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health documented an average decline of about 60 calories in new menu items in 2013, compared to 2012.
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When it comes to wage protests, do hourly job seekers really care?
by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob
Job seekers ages 45-54 years old had the strongest opinion of the impact of wage protests.
read nowHeartland Payment Systems hosting CEO roundtable at Fast Casual Exec Summit
October 7, 2014
A quartet of C-suite executives from the fast casual segment will participate in a roundtable Oct. 14 in Denver as part of the annual Fast Casual Executive…
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And, action: Culver's turns to Instagram videos to attract millennials
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Video marketing is becoming more popular because it takes a 'deeper dive' into the story brands want to tell.
read nowExpert urges operators to plan 2015 purchasing now
October 6, 2014
A purchasing forecast should clearly define the components that drive commodity prices, including geopolitical events, weather, planted acres of farmland, crop…
read nowRestaurants add 20,000+ jobs in September
October 6, 2014
The total number of new industry positions over the past year now stands at 289,600.
read nowConsumers rank Burger King, Five Guys tops for burgers
October 3, 2014
McDonald's global same-store sales may have been struggling recently, but is French fries haven't lost their luster to American consumers. According to a new…
read nowService, menu variety drive late-night dining occasions
October 2, 2014
New research from Technomic examines the drivers of late-night dining occasions. While most dinners are prepared at home, 53 percent of consumers use…
read nowRestaurant traffic, sales post solid gains in August
October 1, 2014
Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
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