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Taking a deep dive into beverage trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Consumers have told us they want more coffee, tea and alcohol options from restaurants
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Weather dampened restaurant traffic in January
February 28, 2014
One theme touched upon during most recent earnings calls has been the severe winter weather's impact on restaurant traffic. According to the National…
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Tim Hortons CEO: Intensity of QSR environment unlike anything in past 40 years
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand considers the U.S. a 'must-win' market with plans to add 300 restaurants by 2018.
read nowCONNECT 2014 Mobile Innovation Summit announced for retail and restaurant industries
February 26, 2014
With a slogan of "Think Mobile First," Networld Media Group properties MobilePaymentsToday.com and RetailCustomerExperience.com will join forces to convene the…
read nowRestaurant chains experience slight growth in 2013, independents flat
February 26, 2014
The U.S. restaurant count increased by less than 1 percent from a year ago, reaching a total of 633,043 units, according to a recent restaurant census…
read nowNRA soliciting operator information about food waste
February 24, 2014
The National Restaurant Association is calling on restaurant operators to participate in an online survey regarding how much unused food is donated, composted…
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A successful mobile campaign includes targeted, dynamic content
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
A new report highlights the effectiveness of mobile advertising to limited-service restaurant consumers.
read nowQSRs dominate global franchise list
February 21, 2014
For the sixth consecutive year, Franchise Direct has published its Top 100 Global Franchises list, ranking the best franchises in the world based on expansion.
read nowTechnomic, IFDA set to host webinar series
February 21, 2014
The International Foodservice Distributors Association and market research firm Technomic Inc. have teamed up to create a new webinar series for foodservice…
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The kitchen's open: Consumers influencing restaurant design
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Consumers now want to see their food being made and who is making it; it gives them a comfort level.
read nowReport shows improvement in restaurants' marketing efforts
February 19, 2014
New data from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics shows there has been improvement in some chains' performance that may have been boosted by their marketing…
read nowDunkin' Donuts tops list of coffee loyalists
February 13, 2014
Brand Keys today released its 18th annual Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, measuring customer loyalty in a variety of categories.
read nowSnack bars experiencing double-digit growth opportunities
February 12, 2014
Convenient, portable and often better-for-you, snack bars' appeal as a snack or meal replacement has made this a double-digit growth category across…
read nowCulver's, Taco Bell named 'most innovative' by manufacturers association
February 11, 2014
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association announced the winners of the 2014 COEX Innovation Awards, which recognize regional and national chain…
read nowConsumer trend report explores popularity of soup and salad
February 6, 2014
A new consumer trend report from Technomic reveals insights into consumer preferences for soup and salad. According to a news release from the company, more…
read nowReport: Consumption shift in beef requires more cost control
February 5, 2014
Rabobank has published a new report on the U.S. cattle industry, calling for changes in the way beef is produced in order for the industry to remain…
read nowFast casual only restaurant segment to grow traffic in 2013
February 5, 2014
Fast casual restaurants continue to be a bright spot for the foodservice industry, which has yet to fully recover from the Great Recession, according to The…
read nowMcDonald's named a top 'family friendly' brand
February 5, 2014
A newly released study conducted by consumer research firm E-Score ranked the most appealing brands among U.S. consumers in a variety of categories. For…
read nowMulticultural alliance recognizes restaurant industry's Black CEOs
February 5, 2014
According to the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, this year's Black History Month is more significant thanks to a milestone achievement in…
read nowStudy: Restaurant consumers want more focus on sustainability
February 4, 2014
Sustainability and social responsibility are taking on greater importance within the foodservice industry, according to a study just completed by research firm…
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