Gluten-free's honeymoon phase not expected to end anytime soon

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

When the FDA came out with an official definition of the diet, it went from a fad to a foodservice trend.

Want to get teens in your restaurant? Make them laugh

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

According to a new report, and for the first time, teens now spend more on food than they do on clothing.

Technomic extends restaurant brand tracking tool to reflect blurred channels

April 15, 2014

To keep up with the blurring distinctions between restaurants and retailers, Technomic has expanded its online Consumer Brand Metrics tracking tool to include…

March sales rebound doesn't save Q1 for restaurant industry

April 14, 2014

March delivered good news for the restaurant industry once the crippling effect of an unusually cold winter ended. Same-store sales growth was 0.7 percent for…

Gluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010

April 11, 2014

According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…

The race for QSR market share expected to intensify

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To embrace changing trends, restaurants have expanded menus to include healthier items, value offerings and more LTOs.

Taco Bell generates big perception gains following breakfast launch

April 10, 2014

New data from YouGov BrandIndex shows that Taco Bell has gained significant consumer perception points following the March launch of its breakfast menu. And…

Have burger chains reached their peak?

Smaller, regional brands have seen an increase in sales, while sales at their larger QSR counterparts are falling.

Chick-fil-A, Sonic rank high in annual customer experience study

April 8, 2014

The 2014 Temkin Experience Ratings report was released this week, and includes three QSRs in the top 10.

Restaurant industry surpasses pre-recession employment peak

April 7, 2014

More than six years after the start of the Great Recession, the number of private sector jobs finally surpassed its pre-recession peak in March, according to…

Nikki Baird to give keynote on privacy at CONNECT summit

Top retail analyst Nikki Baird will explore rapidly advancing technology and consumer tolerance for being tracked.

How the restaurant industry is contributing to the drop in children's obesity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants should work with chefs and suppliers to ensure healthier meals, and even include kids in focus groups.

Hourly wages for summer 2014 foodservice jobs expected to be $10.43

April 3, 2014

Snagajob has announced results from its 2014 Summer Hiring Survey of 250 employers responsible for hiring hourly employees in the retail, hospitality and…

Survey: Grilled cheese sandwiches not just for kids

April 3, 2014

Research from a new study proves that grilled cheese sandwiches don't just belong in kids' meals. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, Cheeseboy…

After 40 years of franchising, Subway remains fastest-growing concept

April 3, 2014

Entrepreneur's 35th annual Franchise 500 list once again featured numerous restaurant brands, with Subway coming in at No. 3, behind leader Anytime Fitness and…

Convenience stores hit record in-store sales in 2013

April 2, 2014

U.S. convenience stores reached record in-store sales in 2013, with sales climbing 2.4 percent to $204 billion. Combined with motor fuel sales of $491.…

A look at the 'customer driven' features behind Jersey Mike's mobile app

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Loyalty and online orders have grown steadily since the app's launch in the fall, and more features are expected soon.

Ranch dressing's popularity growing at restaurants

April 1, 2014

Ranch flavor is the top ready-to-use dressing flavor shipped to foodservice outlets, reports The NPD Group. According to a news release, Ranch holds double the…

How Chick-fil-A passed KFC with less than half of its footprint

March 31, 2014

A week ago, Technomic released its latest data highlighting 2013 restaurant sales. One of the top stories from this data was Chick-fil-A overtaking KFC as the…

Adoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries

March 31, 2014

Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…