Cinnabon bakes up new cupcake line

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February 21, 2010

After 25 years of making the world's best cinnamon rolls, Cinnabon is kicking off the next 25 years and beyond by tapping into the cupcake trend.   "Cupcakes…

QSR breakfast sales hurt by unemployment rate

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February 21, 2010

Quick-service chains from Carl's Jr. and Jack in the Box to Burger King and Arby's have suffered over the last year thanks to the nation's high unemployment…

Burger King enters coffee war, crafts $1 double cheeseburger alternate

February 16, 2010

In its effort to boost slumping sales, Burger King Corp. is moving to a new coffee offering as part of its breakfast menu improvement plan and to a…

Burger King enters coffee war, crafts $1 double cheeseburger alternate

February 16, 2010

In its effort to boost slumping sales, Burger King Corp. is moving to a new coffee offering as part of its breakfast menu improvement plan and to a…

Brands on the bubble: Redefining QSR

Burgerville and El Pollo Loco are two brands that aim for a better QSR experience. Here's a look at how they do it.

Brands on the bubble: Redefining QSR

Burgerville and El Pollo Loco are two brands that aim for a better QSR experience. Here's a look at how they do it.

Under-34 crowd values restaurants' proximity to work, extended hours

January 28, 2010

Restaurants and foodservice establishments serving up convenience are poised to do well in this post-recession economy, according to a release by research…

NRA performance index highest in nearly 2 years

January 28, 2010

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…

Under-34 crowd values restaurants' proximity to work, extended hours

January 28, 2010

Restaurants and foodservice establishments serving up convenience are poised to do well in this post-recession economy, according to a release by research…

NRA performance index highest in nearly 2 years

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January 28, 2010

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…

NPD: Convenience not 'one-size-fits-all'

January 25, 2010

The quick-service service model is centered around providing convenience, with food served fast in-store or from the drive-thru. But as straightforward as the…

NPD: Convenience not 'one-size-fits-all'

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January 25, 2010

The quick-service service model is centered around providing convenience, with food served fast in-store or from the drive-thru. But as straightforward as the…

Should QSR burger chains rethink the combo meal?

Consumers' desire for more choices and a better value is impacting sales of bundled offerings.

Should QSR burger chains rethink the combo meal?

Consumers' desire for more choices and a better value is impacting sales of bundled offerings.

NRA forecast: Restaurant sales will finally stabilize

January 19, 2010

With the economic downturn easing, the restaurant industry is expected to show gradual improvement in 2010, according to the National Restaurant…

NRA forecast: Restaurant sales will finally stabilize

January 19, 2010

With the economic downturn easing, the restaurant industry is expected to show gradual improvement in 2010, according to the National Restaurant…

Research & Markets releases report on 2010 global QSR industry

January 18, 2010

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2010 Worldwide Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report" to its offering.   The Fast Food Restaurants…

Research & Markets releases report on 2010 global QSR industry

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January 18, 2010

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2010 Worldwide Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report" to its offering.   The Fast Food Restaurants…

How to brand the new value equation

Sonic is one QSR that is shifting its focus from price to experience, but brands must remember price is still part of the equation.

How to brand the new value equation

Sonic is one QSR that is shifting its focus from price to experience, but brands must remember price is still part of the equation.