Chase transactions at QSRs up 15 percent in two years

July 31, 2014

New data from the Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index suggests that consumers welcomed warmer weather by spending more time outdoors in Q2 2014 after a harsh winter…

McDonald's, Starbucks cited as Millennials' 'guilty pleasures'

July 30, 2014

A new report from mobile financial services company Level Money examines how Millennial consumers spend their money on "guilty pleasures." According to a news…

How QSRs and fast casuals are fighting for market share

The QSR segment satisfies customers based on speed and accuracy, and the food is cheap and easy to consume on the go.

How do you become the Uber of food?

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

When an idea comes along like UBER or OpenTable, you have to challenge the status quo and create a better way to serve the customer.

Younger consumers prioritize speed of service and technology

July 25, 2014

Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers total about 74 percent of the U.S. population, and make up a majority of foodservice consumers.

Breakfast, beverage competition gets a grip on Dunkin’s sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The quarter marked Dunkin’ Donuts’ highest afternoon guest count on record, and weekly sales in June reached the highest volume.

More consumers opting for takeout meals over hotel room service

July 23, 2014

Recent data from PFK Hospitality Research shows that hotel room service revenues fell 9.5 percent from 2007 to 2012, with some hotels discontinuing operations…

U.S. restaurant traffic remains stagnant with no tailwind in sight

July 23, 2014

U.S. consumers made approximately 61 billion visits to restaurants in the year ending May 2014, which is a stagnant number and remains below pre-Recession…

Are Millennials really that hard to please?

Exceeding expectations on food taste is the best way to assure a great experience across generations.

Why is the speakeasy bar concept growing internationally but not in the US?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Colombian-based Wingz's customers require an electronic key to gain access to its restaurants.

Multiunit franchisee growth outpacing restaurant industry growth

July 16, 2014

According to new data from the Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual "Monitor 200" ranking, the 200 largest restaurant franchisees in the country saw their total…

Kronos outlines three trends transforming workforce management

July 16, 2014

Kronos Incorporated recently hosted an event with retail and hospitality executives, including those from Starbucks, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Forever 21 and…

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…