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Millennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends
December 11, 2012
Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…
read nowRestaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013
December 10, 2012
While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…
read nowQSR brands among most requested gift cards for holidays
December 10, 2012
Santa will be busy visiting some quick-service restaurant brands this holiday season in order to fulfill the wish lists of consumers. GiftCardRescue.com's…
read nowFood trucks for dogs among Nestlé's 2013 predictions
December 7, 2012
Nestlé has released its foodservice predictions for 2013. The list includes:
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2012 QSR menu trends were all over the map
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
From bacon sundaes to barbecue sandwiches, this year pushed the innovation envelope.
read nowReport: C-store traffic declines 2.1 percent in Q3
December 5, 2012
Total consumer traffic through convenience stores was down 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2012, versus the same quarter last year, according to research…
read nowTechnomic outlines restaurant visit drivers
December 5, 2012
Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions.
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National Restaurant Association predicts 2013 menu trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Locally-sourced meats and produce and children's nutrition continue to be big focuses for restaurants.
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New York's QSR employees return to work after wage protest
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
'Fast Food Forward' movement is growing slowly through volunteer, social media efforts.
read nowRestaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
November 30, 2012
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowTechnomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013
November 30, 2012
Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:
read nowConvenience stores positioned for foodservice growth
November 30, 2012
According to new research from Technomic, foodservice is a key area of opportunity for convenience stores. As revenues from gasoline and tobacco products fall…
read nowMenu trend to watch for in 2013: Eggs
November 28, 2012
The American Egg Board and NPD Group predicted the top egg trends for 2013, including a continued growth in egg supply at quick-service restaurants, buoyed by…
read nowBurke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs
November 27, 2012
The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free…
read nowTechnomic predicts five UK restaurant trends
November 27, 2012
Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to…
read nowFranchise sector experiences modest growth
November 21, 2012
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International…
read nowTechnomic makes 2013 restaurant trend predictions
November 19, 2012
Foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has released its list of 2013 trend predictions. These insights are based on site visits evaluating the…
read nowStudy finds high customer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
November 16, 2012
Many chains, including Starbucks, Panera and McDonald's, have already begun posting nutritional information on their menus, well ahead of the Affordable Care…
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Restaurants adapting Facebook ordering integration
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Nearly 100 percent of restaurant brands will be on Facebook within the next two years.
read nowChick-fil-A named consumer favorite
November 14, 2012
Despite a tumultuous year, Chick-fil-A has been chosen as the top chicken chain by a survey of 7,600 consumers. The survey was conducted by research firm…
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