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Entrepreneurial growth slow but steady, survey finds
October 22, 2013
Entrepreneurs are making slow but steady progress toward growth, according to the Fall 2013 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor. The research suggests…
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Millennials want to help your brand share its story
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The 80 million-strong Millennial demographic currently accounts for about 21 percent of all consumer spending.
read nowStudy: Hispanic signatures overtake burgers on American dinner tables
October 18, 2013
The U.S. Census suggests the Hispanic population will grow 34 percent by 2020 and the trend is heavily influencing the foodservice industry. According to new…
read nowSnacking daypart opportunities vary across the globe
October 17, 2013
How and when consumers eat and drink between meals varies in Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico and China, as well as the U.S., according to a new study from The…
read nowFranchise industry adds more than 15K jobs in September
October 17, 2013
New data from ADP's National Franchise Report shows that the franchise industry created more than 15,000 jobs in September.
read nowRestaurant advertising falls short of being memorable, relatable
October 17, 2013
A new white paper released by market research firm Technomic reveals what consumers think about leading restaurant brands' advertising efforts. As reported in…
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FCES '13: Carville, Matalin weigh in on D.C.'s gridlock
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The couple sparred on immigration reform and the regulatory environment, among other topics.
read nowReport: Teens' interest in Facebook wanes
October 11, 2013
Investment bank Piper Jaffray & Co. has released its 26th semi-annual "Taking Stock With Teens" consumer insights project, which pointed to a sequential…
read nowConsumers want more vegetables on their menus
October 9, 2013
According to new research from Technomic, the total menu incidence of vegetables has increased by more than 11 percent in the past three years. Not only are…
read nowStudy: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures
October 9, 2013
According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…
read nowBakery cafe category expected to grow over next 5 years
October 9, 2013
The Bakery Cafe industry is heating up as consumers warm to the idea of moderately priced, high-quality menu offerings, accrding to a new report from…
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Restaurant Association highlights industry's nutritional progress
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Eighty-six percent of consumers reported that restaurants offer more healthful options than they did two years ago.
read nowReport: Desserts making a comeback
October 4, 2013
The definition of dessert is broadening to include snack options inbetween meals, a trend which has led to the increase in dessert consumption. According to…
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Consumer perception of Burger King rises after Satisfries launch
October 3, 2013
Burger King's Satisfries launch last week has boosted consumer perception of the brand, especially among consumers who consider themselves to have "good or…
read nowTaco Bell ranks its top-selling markets
October 3, 2013
Ahead of National Taco Day, Oct. 4, Taco Bell has compiled statistics about the company, and has ranked its top-selling markets for each of its most popular…
read nowDespite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading
October 1, 2013
Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…
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How a government shutdown could affect the restaurant industry
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
A shutdown means the FDA will limit its activity to high-risk recalls; most routine food safety inspections will be suspended.
read nowIn-N-Out, Chick-fil-A ranked most authentic restaurant brands
September 30, 2013
Brand strategy/design firm Lippincott has released a report, "Welcome to the Human Era," examining the brands that garner the strongest connections with their…
read nowRetail prepared foods cannibalizing QSR lunch visits
September 27, 2013
Restaurants compete most heavily with retail stores for prepared food orders during the dinner and snacking dayparts, but the strongest visit growth for retail…
read nowStudy: Americans spend nearly $1,000 annually to lunch out
September 26, 2013
A new survey by Visa reveals that Americans dine out for lunch about twice a week, spending an average of $10 per outing, or $936 a year.
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