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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.
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In-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.
read nowCanadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent
September 26, 2013
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…
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Arby's SVP: A deep product pipeline is more important than ever
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
By implementing a variety of initiatives, Arby's has four times the volume of product pipeline than it has had historically.
read nowForecast calls for big jump in seasonal hiring
September 23, 2013
According to the sixth-annual survey commissioned by Snagajob, more holiday seasonal jobs should be available this year compared to last year.
read nowMcDonald's a top advertiser for Black consumers
September 20, 2013
Black consumers are expected to increase their spending from the current $1 trillion level to $1.3 trillion by 2017, according to a new report from Nielsen, in…
read nowConsumers rank most-trusted restaurant review sites
September 19, 2013
According to a new study from Maritz Research, one in four consumers believe the information available on restaurant ratings sites is unfair, and many have…
read nowFranchisee optimism dampened by regulations, healthcare costs
September 18, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released results from the 3rd Quarter Franchise Forecast for 2013 and Annual Franchise Business Leader Survey. They…
read nowLimited-service restaurants driving foodservice disposables growth
September 17, 2013
U.S. demand for foodservice disposables is expected to approach $20 billion in 2017, according to www.rnrmarketresearch.com. Growth will be driven by…
read nowRestaurant traffic slightly up in Q2
September 17, 2013
U.S. restaurant traffic increased by 1 percent in the second calendar quarter of 2013, compared to same quarter last year, while consumer spending, driven…
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Restaurant industry experiencing better borrowing conditions
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Restaurant finance exec predicts high-growth stories from customization concepts.
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Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.
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Menu trends driven by sophisticated consumers
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Customers love to experiment, but within boundaries; you need to make unfamiliar flavors approachable.
read now5 ways technology is transforming dining experiences in the UK
September 11, 2013
PaymentSense, a United Kingdom-based card payment and EPoS provider, has compiled a list of some of the ways technology is being used to keep restaurant…
read nowDownload free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'
September 11, 2013
Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this webinar — "5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual More Than…
read nowMcDonald's market offering a bundled value meal
September 9, 2013
Bundled meals, common at pizza and chicken concepts, may finally be trickling into the burger space. McDonald's is reportedly testing a "multiperson boxed…
read nowReport analyzing fast food industry now available
September 9, 2013
Packaged Facts has released its latest analysis of the fast food restaurant industry, focusing on the quick-service, fast casual, and snack and beverage…
read nowMcDonald's UK customer satisfaction scores up 7 percent
September 5, 2013
A new report from the National Customer Satisfaction Index UK shows that, for the first time, customer satisfaction with limited-service restaurants equals…
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