NRA report: Millennials spend higher proportions on food than families

November 14, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has published its newest edition of its Consumer Spending in Restaurants report. The report was last published in 2009 and…

Tillster CEO: Restaurant industry in first phase of mobile payments

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The technology should have maximum utility for consumers, such as ordering and loyalty; payment alone isn't enough.

Customization, versatility driving the Asian food segment

Highly versatile and easily customizable, the Asian food segment is a perfect segue for East-meets-West flavor mashups that consumers of all ages will love.

Study: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands

November 12, 2014

New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…

Breakfast, biscuits push Bojangles' past $1 billion mark

November 11, 2014

Bojangles’ today announced it has reached $1 billion in annual systemwide revenue for the first time in its 37-year history. The 614-unit chain reached the…

Military veterans gravitating to franchising careers

November 11, 2014

More than 50,000 veterans have found employment in the franchise industry within the past year and more than 400 veterans have become local franchise business…

Americans' eating out habits drop to slowest pace since 1993

November 10, 2014

Americans are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, reports The NPD Group. The market research firm just released its 29th annual Eating…

Technomic spots five 2015 food trends for Canadian restaurants

November 10, 2014

Technomic is forecasting slimmed-down menu boards, competitive threats from retail, a surge in tea and more for Canadian markets in 2015.

Four ways the game has changed for restaurant brands

Nimbleness, dynamic customer relationships, customization and millennial insights are all key to brand success, says FOCUS Brands CEO Steve DeSutter.

CIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality

November 6, 2014

The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…

Wienerschnitzel creates Visionary Department to focus on millennials

November 6, 2014

In an effort to expand marketing reach to a younger audience, Wienerschnitzel has established its new Visionary Department. In a news release, the company…

More UK restaurant consumers seeking alternative diets

November 6, 2014

Technomic has released its top five trend predictions for the United Kingdom foodservice market moving into 2015. They are listed as follows:

How some restaurant operators plan to navigate higher minimum wages

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurant patrons across age groups and political orientations support increasing the minimum wage and adjusting it annually for inflation.

Order kiosks making a comeback in the restaurant industry

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Millennials are accustomed to technology and like a sensory experience – to touch and feel things – and kiosks give them that opportunity.

NRA: Restaurant Performance Index showed moderate decline in September

October 31, 2014

Restaurant operators are unimpressed about the direction of the economy.

Majority of middle market execs have positive business outlook

October 30, 2014

According to CIT Group’s newly-released and third annual Voice of the Middle Market study, a majority of middle market execs have a positive outlook for their…

Service remains priority for restaurant patrons even as technology usage increases

October 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has released new research that shows overall technology use in restaurants is increasing. More than one-third of consumers…

In times of doubt, think outside the nutritional box

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

If you are still on the fence about whether you should provide menu items that are allergen- and/or gluten-free, provide a dish as a limited-time-offer to see…

Vast majority of millennials' restaurant visits are to traditional QSRs

October 28, 2014

Despite cutbacks in restaurant visits throughout the past several years, millennials, ages 18 to 34, continue to be heavy users of restaurants, according to…

Sonic launches permanent, customizable hand-crafted soda line

October 28, 2014

Sonic Drive-In today introduced its Splash Hand-Crafted Soda line, which the company calls "guilt-free, artisanal beverages."