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How to craft a loyalty program for active social networkers
June 5, 2014
New research from Mintel shows that posting food pictures has gone beyond a few fringe foodies and is infiltrating the mainstream: 13 percent of those who have…
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How to maximize your supply chain strategy
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
In addition to cost, choose a distributor based on their food safety record and customer service metrics, as well as their sanitation practices.
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Who are today’s foragers and what do their behaviors signal?
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
We see urban foraging characteristics in the food truck trend, as well as with consumers who seek out brands' secret menus.
read nowPizza Hut named kid-friendliest chain in Canada
June 4, 2014
Technomic's 2014 Canadian Consumers' Choice Award winners have been announced and include Arby’s, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. As part of its Consumer Brand…
read nowRestaurant traffic continues on a positive trajectory
June 2, 2014
Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic and a positive outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…
read nowCanadian diners want quality, convenience and ambiance
May 30, 2014
New research from Technomic’s Canadian Consumer Brand Metrics program reveals that Canadians attribute positive dining experiences to five main attributes …
read nowArby’s wins over the Canadian crowd
May 29, 2014
Arby's Restaurant Group has received Technomic’s 2014 Canadian Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award. Among all Canadian limited-service chains, Arby's won in the…
read nowReport: Taste and cost continue to be gluten-free barriers for consumers
May 28, 2014
Although just 11 percent of U.S. households follow a gluten-free diet, about 25 percent of consumers believe that gluten-free is good for everyone, according…
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Consumer feedback should directly influence menu launches
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Customers' tastes are more sophisticated than ever, and bland flavors won't do anymore.
read nowContinued growth leads NRA to add fourth hall to annual show next year
May 23, 2014
The 95th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the co-located 7th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event held…
read nowRestaurant industry expects to add 508K jobs this summer
May 23, 2014
According to new projections from the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry expects to add 508,000 jobs this summer. If these expectations…
read nowAs sandwich demand rises, consumers want differentiation, quality
May 21, 2014
On average, consumers eat more than three sandwiches a week, according to new research from Technomic. However, more consumers are preparing sandwiches…
read nowGlobal foodservice growth up nearly 5 percent
May 21, 2014
Global consumer foodservice value increased more than 4.6 percent in 2013, with $2.6 trillion dollars in sales, according to new research from Euromonitor…
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Steady optimism rises from the NRA Show floor
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Most exhibitors agreed this year’s traffic provided better quality leads.
read nowDouble Down provides little buzz lift for KFC
May 20, 2014
New research from YouGov’s BrandIndex shows that KFC gained momentum in February from its #HowDoYouKFC” marketing campaign, timed to coincide with the Sochi…
read nowRestaurant chains ready to pull the trigger on menu price hikes
May 19, 2014
The majority of America’s chain restaurants held the line on price hikes the first part of the year but plan to start raising them, according to a new survey…
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The difference between ‘OK’ and ‘delightful’ restaurant experiences
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Those who rate their experience a 5 out of 5 on satisfaction are eight times more likely to recommend the restaurant than those who rated it a 4 out of 5.
read nowFamilies with kids trimming restaurant visits
May 14, 2014
Restaurant visits by families with kids under the age of 13 have been declining since 2008, according to research from The NPD Group. Families with kids made …
read nowMajority of franchisees now believe social media effectiveness outweighs traditional ads
May 14, 2014
Franchise restaurant operators consider social media reviews and search engine rankings more important than traditional advertising and promotions and more…
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The top online ordering trends restaurants can’t ignore
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
The reason consumers prefer online versus traditional (phone or in-person) orders is because it offers instant gratification.
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