Have QSRs responded to demand for healthier items?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q1 launches include smoothies, whole wheat pretzels and chicken McWraps.

Report: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth

March 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…

In-N-Out's Double Double Burger tops consumer ranking

March 26, 2013

The Double-Double Burger from In-N-Out was ranked the "Top Fast Food Burger" in a crowd-sourced ranking from more than 3,000 quick-service restaurant…

Report: Restaurant deals no longer driving traffic

March 25, 2013

With restaurant visits on a deal or discount down last year, it appears that restaurant customers may perceive the price of deals offered over a length of time…

Consumer perception of Taco Bell on the rise from Doritos Locos launches

March 22, 2013

Taco Bell's new Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos are keeping the chain at its highest consumer perception levels with Mexican food eaters since the fall of 2010…

Restaurant chain growth returns to 2007 levels

March 21, 2013

Technomic today released its preliminary results from its annual report of the 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains. Among the top 10 fastest-growing restaurant…

How a cause marketing program benefits one restaurant brand

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Studies show that many consumers seek out dining choices based on an establishment's philanthropic efforts.

Localized and personalized top 2013 customer experience trends

March 18, 2013

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to restaurants and other industries, predicts that 2013 will be a pivotal year for…

Three ways to get your customers out of an ordering rut

Because competition has intensified, pushing guests to experience the full extent of your menu is critical to long-term success.

Food and Beverage Innovation award recipients named for 2013

March 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the FABI Awards, which recognizes food and beverage innovations that are expected to make a…

Global restaurant traffic down, but spending up

March 12, 2013

The NPD Group reported new global restaurant data for the second half of 2012, which included sluggish traffic contrasted with an increase in average check in…

Conference to explore health care impacts, menu trends

March 12, 2013

UCLA Extension's 17th Annual Restaurant Industry Conference is scheduled for April 3 on the UCLA Campus at Covel Commons in Los Angeles. The event will explore…

Commentary: McDonald's Fish McBites fail to hook consumers

Recent sales performances have shown that customers are now looking for something more than just inexpensive food.

Trend report: Global flavors hit the mainstream

March 11, 2013

Authentic regional foods from around the world are emerging as the norm rather than the exception thanks to changing demographics and a shift in consumer…

Food industry report shows consumers are moving out of economic crisis

March 8, 2013

Culinary Tides Inc. has released its report "Top 10 Trends Analysis — Shifting Sands 2013." The analysis covers government, technology, health, consumer…

Pretzel bread proves to have QSR potential

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Blimpie exec says breads are fun to innovate with and it is now easier to implement novelty offerings.

Survey: Parents want healthy QSR kids meals

March 7, 2013

A new survey conducted by Restaurant DemandTracker shows that households with younger kids are more likely to seek out establishments with kid-friendly menus…

Gluten-free requests reach new high

March 6, 2013

In January, about one-third of U.S. adults said they wanted to cut down on gluten or avoid gluten in their diet all together, marking the highest percentage…

Could middle class boom in China spark U.S. food shortages, inflation?

March 5, 2013

While many American restaurant chains aggressively expand throughout India and China, some experts warn of a "boomerang effect" if such growth isn't controlled.

Restaurant operators optimistic about the months ahead

March 1, 2013

Driven by a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…