Congressional Dems, President call for higher wages as QSR strikes grow

December 5, 2013

Quick-service employees in more than 100 cities across the country have walked off their jobs today, as part of a protest that began before sunrise at many…

Chicken is top protein found on sandwiches, wraps

December 5, 2013

Chicken is the most-featured protein on sandwiches and wraps, at 83 and 80 percent, respectively, according to recent research by Food Genius, a…

Nominations now open for The Fast Casual Top 100

December 4, 2013

The editors of FastCasual.com are now accepting nominations for The 2014 Fast Casual Top 100.

Are value menus hurting perception of burger QSRs?

December 4, 2013

As quick-service burger and Mexican chains continue to revamp their value menus, consumers are increasingly choosing pizza instead. According to new research…

NRA menu trend predictions for '14: Local, healthy, sustainable

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Children's nutrition falls slightly from last year, while gluten-free jumps a few spots on the list.

Campbell's culinary experts predict 2014 food trends

December 3, 2013

Sophisticated sweets, savory yogurt and bolder burgers are just three of the food trends to watch for in 2014 as identified by Campbell's Culinary & Baking…

Fitch: Stable credit outlook for U.S. restaurants in 2014

December 3, 2013

The credit outlook for U.S. restaurants should be mostly stable in 2014, despite some weak industry fundamentals, according to a new report published by Fitch…

Restaurant operators bullish about sales growth

December 2, 2013

Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Restaurant employee strikes expected in 100 cities this week

December 2, 2013

A year after Fast Food Forward held its first employee strike, workers in 100 cities are planning to walk off their jobs Dec. 5. The initial strike took place…

Which digital marketing channels generate the most ROI?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Brands build habit and frequency by marketing on a one-to-one basis.

Business travelers abandoning QSRs for fine, casual dining meals

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

To target business crowds, limited-service concepts should consider adding catering and delivery.

Survey: Millennials want to eat healthier

November 22, 2013

A new joint survey conducted by Subway Restaurants and MTV explored the eating habits of Millennials. According to the results, 80 percent of consumers in…

Subway's mobile payments adoption a 'market signaling event'

Mobile payment is just one piece of the puzzle; mobile marketing is how brands stand out. 

More Thanksgiving dinners will include retailer-prepared dishes, survey finds

November 21, 2013

Nearly three out of 10 Americans plan to sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner this year that includes at least one prepared ready-to-eat dish from a retailer…

Ice cream, pizza concepts lead Brand of the Year Watch List

November 20, 2013

Ace Metrix has announced its 2013 Brand of the Year Watch List, which includes the five brands within 20 categories that are in the running for "Brand of the…

Millions relying on restaurants on Thanksgiving, Black Friday

November 19, 2013

New research from the National Restaurant Association found that 33 million Americans will rely on restaurants for all or parts of their Thanksgiving…

Hands-on management needed as hourly workforce ages

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To attract the top talent, you need to show them the career path, responsibility and a quality of life.

Five Canadian restaurant trends for 2014

November 15, 2013

When it comes to eating out, Canadian consumers' foodservice preferences continue to evolve with numerous implications for restaurant operators, according to…

CEO: Loyalty, brand engagement trends behind EMN8's rebrand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A loyalty solution helps marketers have a 'real view' of customers' behavior, and allows them to engage more.

Five UK restaurant trend predictions for 2014

November 13, 2013

Technomic has identified five key trends for 2014 that it expects to play major roles at British restaurants: