Holy jalapeno! How hot will menus get?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sriracha, according to CCD Innovation, is in 2014 what chipotle was in 2009.

Without weather to blame, restaurant industry's Q2 results 'lackluster'

July 15, 2014

The Restaurant Industry Snapshot for Q2, released this week by Black Box Intelligence and People Report, reports a 0.3-percent growth in same-store sales…

Ethnic cuisine expected to play a larger role in next five years

July 14, 2014

New research from IBISWorld takes a look at some of the trends emerging in the foodservice industry, and suggests where operators must adapt. According to the…

Consumers showing less concern about sodium intake

July 14, 2014

New research from The NPD Group finds that U.S. consumers are less concerned about their sodium intake than they were a few years ago. This data comes as the…

Taco Bell jumps on protein bandwagon with Power Cantina launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The new menu, and the marketing strategy behind its launch, is geared toward the 18 to 34 age group.

Chicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage

July 10, 2014

Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…

C-store traffic gets a lift from foodservice offerings

July 7, 2014

Adding even more pressure to the increasingly competitive restaurant industry, convenience stores are getting a bump from consumers seeking out foodservice…

Restaurant industry adds 173K in first six months of 2014

July 7, 2014

Last week’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the national economy adding a net 288,000 jobs in June on a seasonally-adjusted basis. This…

Foodservice trends: What is the next Sriracha?

July 3, 2014

Technomic has identified trends emerging for the second half of 2014, including hot peppers and sauces beyond Sriracha, barbecue flavors in QSR handhelds, and…

Report: Dessert opportunities abound in QSR

July 3, 2014

A new report from Food Genius, titled “Icing on the Cake – Desserts” shows that desserts are available at nearly 70 percent of restaurant locations in the U.S.

Foodservice operators predict spike in sales in 2014

July 3, 2014

WeiserMazars LLP, an accounting, tax and advisory services firm, has published its second annual U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Study, which found that…

Consumer Reports: Low chain restaurant scores should be a ‘wake-up call’

Food quality now trumps location convenience for restaurant consumers.

Millennials coming to expect the interaction that digital menu boards bring

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Industry insiders expect indoor digital menu boards to be standard in three to five years, and drive-thru in five to 10 years.

Restaurant industry health and outlook hits a two-year peak

June 30, 2014

Driven by stronger sales and traffic levels and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…

Foodservice packaging providers expect volume growth for limited-service concepts

June 30, 2014

According to an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers…

Report: 93% of restaurant chains plan to raise menu prices

June 30, 2014

This year's unexpected food cost increases will likely to force chain restaurants to raise menu prices even as competition gets tighter. A new report from…

Panera leads staggering fast casual growth in Canadian market

June 27, 2014

The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains achieved $29.2 billion in sales last year, accounting for approximately 60 percent of the country’s total restaurant…

District of Columbia bans polystyrene food, beverage containers

June 26, 2014

The Washington Post reports that Washington, D.C. lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban the use of plastic-foam food and drink containers by 2016. Polystyrene foam…

Fledgling Russian foodservice market posts strong Q1

June 25, 2014

Great Britain led the developed markets in foodservice traffic gains and the fledgling Russian foodservice market continued to increase consumer visits in the…

Survey indicates further consolidation in the food industry

June 25, 2014

In light of recent intentions by Tyson to acquire Hillshire Brands, a new survey conducted by just-food.com indicates that half of international food industry…