Report: Dining out will surpass at-home meals by 2018

June 19, 2012

A new report authored by Rabobank's global Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group predicts that growth of spending on food away from home will…

Burger King demographic beginning to shift?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A new study shows that women's perception of the brand have been higher than men's nearly all year.

Poll: Hourly employers optimistic about hiring outlook

June 14, 2012

While private employers added a disappointing 82,000 jobs in May, employers that are part of hourly employment network Snagajob, are "optimistic" when asked…

New 'inventive' food innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

New product research eventually evolved into a new mindset term called 'creative,' and companies hired research chefs to bridge the gap between research and…

QSR culinary trends of 2012 (so far)

Segment focuses on bite-sized items, frozen beverages, spicier flavor profiles.

Mild winter lifts U.S. restaurant visits

June 6, 2012

Motivated by mild winter weather, consumers increased their visits to restaurants and other commercial foodservice outlets by 1 percent in the first quarter of…

Commentary: NYC restaurants have long fight ahead with soda ban proposal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst estimates that 5 percent of McDonald's sales come from soft drinks.

Restaurants serve up a path to success — Part 1

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Have you taken a look at the 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast? If you don't have a copy, you'll want to get one. If you have a copy and haven't read it…

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

McDonald's announces 10-year plan for gestation stall phase out

June 1, 2012

On Thursday, McDonald's USA shared its 10-year plan to work with its pork suppliers to phase out the use of gestation stalls in its U.S. pork supply.

Menu labeling law: Preparation is key

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Experts predict final regulations will be issued in the fall.

NRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

Drive-thru usage up, speed of service down

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains add technology, double lanes to expedite orders.

Exterior digital message boards on the rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One Dairy Queen operator yielded 10 percent sales increase after installation.

QSRs display strong global brand power

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New report shows that emerging Brazil, Russia, India and China markets have driven growth.

Discovery Channel ready to debut 'Fast Food Mania'

May 25, 2012

The ubiquitous quick-service restaurant segment will be the focus of a brand new series, "Fast Food Mania" on the Discovery Channel. The series is set to…

Majority of restaurateurs and chefs fail celiac test

May 25, 2012

Chefs and restaurateurs lack a fundamental understanding of gluten-free protocols, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a…

Menu spotlight shifts to chicken as beef prices rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The number of U.S. menu items with poultry as an ingredient has climbed an average of 12 percent in the past three years.

Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year

May 22, 2012

Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research…

Commentary: Customer intelligence drives loyalty

By Ashish Gambhir