NRA Show: Industry expert explores menu trends

May 20, 2008

There are three important features a foodservice menu must emphasize to be successful in today's market:  freshness, flavor and health. This is according to…

NRA Show: Chipotle CEO offers advice on sustainable initiatives

May 20, 2008

Chipotle CEO Steve Ells addressed attendees of the National Restaurant Association's 89th annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in an educational session Monday.

NRA to showcase top industry trends

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Building, kitchen design and more create exhibit hall 2,100+ booths.

Restaurant Performance Index continues decline

April 30, 2008

WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to weaken in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Taco Bell switching to green grills

April 30, 2008

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is rolling out its new Grill-to-Order cooking method by installing water- and energy-saving electric grills that will conserve 30…

Scaling recipes for expansion

What to consider when taking your brand, and your recipes, to the next level.

Burger King revamps Kids Meal packaging

April 16, 2008

MIAMI — Beginning July 2008, Kids Meals from Burger King Corp. will be packaged in bags made from 100 percent recycled materials. Additionally, the beverage…

Hardee's locations test touchscreen kiosks

April 9, 2008

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Two Hardee's restaurants in the Richmond, Va., area are testing touchscreen kiosks for customers to order and pay for their food. The…

Restaurant index registers gain in January

February 28, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance edged up slightly in January as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Chains move more quantity to dollar menus

February 13, 2008

The Associated Press: Fast-food companies, looking for a way to attract budget-conscious customers and keep them spending, are increasingly offering more food…

Subway takes silver at 1to1 Impact Awards

February 12, 2008

BOSTON — Modiv Media Inc. has announced its customer Subway Buffalo of New York captured the silver medal in the New Media Optimization category at the…

QSRs feel economic pinch

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As consumers tighten their wallets, operators scale back locations.

KFC serving Chinese breakfast favorite

January 20, 2008

China Daily: KFC has begun serving youtiao, a quintessential Chinese breakfast food, in all of its restaurants in China as another step to localize its menu.

QSRs capture bigger slice of breakfast

January 16, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Breakfast is expanding at fast-food restaurants in both foot traffic and revenue because of the needs of time-crunched…

QSR chains take look at text ordering

January 3, 2008

USA Today: Quiznos, Dunkin' Donuts and Subway are considering adding text ordering, and McDonald's is testing it in Seoul. While text ordering is popular in…

Survey: U.K. 'leading fast-food nation'

January 2, 2008

The Press Association: The United Kingdom is the world's leading fast-food nation, according to a survey conducted by BBC World and market research firm…

Study examines Australians' fast-food habits

December 17, 2007

ScienceAlert: An Australian study questions whether more should be done to promote healthier fast food instead of trying to prevent people from eating it…

Hot dog nation

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Chains such as Evos and Franktitude are taking hot dogs one step further.

Subway Eco-Store opens in Florida

November 13, 2007

MILFORD, Conn. — The first Subway Eco-Store has opened in Kissimmee, Fla. Elements of the store include high-efficiency HVAC systems, remote condensing units…

Burgerville launches systemwide composting and recycling program

October 22, 2007

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Holland Inc. has announced that its Burgerville chain of quick-service restaurants will expand its pilot composting and recycling…