Download free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'

September 11, 2013

Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this webinar — "5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual More Than…

McDonald's market offering a bundled value meal

September 9, 2013

Bundled meals, common at pizza and chicken concepts, may finally be trickling into the burger space. McDonald's is reportedly testing a "multiperson boxed…

Report analyzing fast food industry now available

September 9, 2013

Packaged Facts has released its latest analysis of the fast food restaurant industry, focusing on the quick-service, fast casual, and snack and beverage…

McDonald's UK customer satisfaction scores up 7 percent

September 5, 2013

A new report from the National Customer Satisfaction Index UK shows that, for the first time, customer satisfaction with limited-service restaurants equals…

Report: Families choose QSRs to save time

September 3, 2013

A new report from BluePromoCode.com, a coupon and deal marketplace, found that families choose to dine out at QSRs more often than the general population.

Restaurant sales, traffic soften in July

September 3, 2013

As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators' dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

New conference focuses on food industry's future

August 30, 2013

Marlin Network's inaugural Food2053 Conference is set for Oct. 21-23 in San Francisco's Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel.

Indian restaurant industry outpacing global growth

August 30, 2013

The growth of the Indian foodservice industry is expected to jump from 75000 crore to 1,37,000 crore by 2015, according to new research from the Indian…

Restaurant industry organizations respond to widespread strikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One analyst said wage increases would add to food costs, which would then affect restaurant visits.

Quick-service wage protests snowball nationwide

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

A petition has been sent to major restaurant chains citing their combined $7.35B in profits last year.

Technomic VP: Wings will drive consumers to McDonald's

August 28, 2013

Technomic Vice President David Henkes spoke to Bloomberg Tuesday about McDonald's impending chicken wings launch, set for September.

Japan's economic recovery leading to more restaurant visits, spending

August 28, 2013

Japan's economic recovery after a downturn in the last quarter of 2012, has spurred an increase in restaurant visits and spending greater than any other global…

Commentary: What operators can expect from planned QSR strikes

Employment attorneys suggest that operators be professional and courteous to employees who strike; most, if not all, of them will come back to work and if…

QSRs playing catch up to hot fast casual segment

August 26, 2013

As the fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry, Colorado is a hotbed for these brands. Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo., is…

Analysts report above-average meat and dairy prices

August 23, 2013

Analysts with Great American Group Inc. have reported that pricing for meats and dairy products remains higher than average. The trend reflects the continued…

Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.

Customer satisfaction drives higher return QSR visits than food, price

August 22, 2013

Customer Experience Management solutions provider Empathica's latest Quick-Service Restaurant Benchmark Study ranked the top U.S. burger-focused chains based…

Study: Deal-seeking behavior has become ingrained

August 22, 2013

Recent research from Technomic shows that Internet deal sites have become a common go-to for consumers, who are looking to stretch every dollar. But when it…

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show set for September

August 21, 2013

The 42nd Annual Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is set for Sept. 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and will feature the…

The Top 10 Trendsetting Executives in QSR (2013)

Who are the biggest trendsetters in QSR in 2013?

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