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National Restaurant Association reports continued restaurant job growth
July 5, 2012
New analysis by the National Restaurant Association shows that the restaurant industry continues to serve as a leading creator of jobs, outpacing overall U.S.
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Disharmonic harmony in trends 2012
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Patterns shift based on their own trajectory regardless of corporate strategy planning.
read nowChick-fil-A under fire again from gay rights groups
July 3, 2012
A new report from Equality Matters shows that Chick-fil-A has continued to donate millions of dollars to organizations that are considered anti-gay. This…
read nowOnline job site studies staff ratings of QSR employers
July 3, 2012
By now, comments from the McDonald's employee who dished some company secrets (mostly positive) on Reddit have gone viral. Prior to this story making…
read nowReport: Barbecue menu items on fire this summer
July 3, 2012
Throughout the past year, numerous restaurant brands have pushed limited-time offerings featuring barbecue flavors and preparation methods. The trend has…
read nowRestaurant industry reports continued positive sales
June 29, 2012
The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…
read nowWetzel's Pretzels debuts in Asia
June 29, 2012
California-based Wetzel's Pretzels has announced the opening of the company's first Asia location, at the Ario Kameari Mall in Tokyo. The company's pretzels…
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Google: I dislike my staff
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
The second most likely reason your staff leaves is lack of respect or support from a supervisor.
read nowStudy: Dallas is the busiest market for QSRs
June 28, 2012
In 2011, 34 percent of the population in Dallas patronized a quick-service restaurant 20 or more times a month, making it the No. 1 market for incidence of…
read nowReport: Online marketing boosts restaurant visits
June 26, 2012
In the first quarter of 2012, 6 percent of restaurant visits (926 million visits) were influenced by online marketing, reports market research company The NPD…
read nowTop trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show
June 25, 2012
The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…
read nowRetail vs. restaurant competition heats up
June 21, 2012
The daily mealtime competition between restaurants and retailers has become more intense in the past two years, as economic conditions have affected…
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Food allergies hit more city kids
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Food allergies and special dining needs are rising, so it's important for restaurants to learn how to cater to this growing demographic.
read nowDunkin' Donuts features summer trip planner, sweepstakes
June 20, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating the first day of summer with a Twitter sweepstakes that offers fans the chance to win a $50 Dunkin' Donuts card.
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Report spotlights low wages throughout food industry
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Food Chain Workers Alliance interviewed 700 employees in various sectors.
read nowWorry maps
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Eighty percent mistakenly believe the gluten-free diet is either "more healthful" or a weight loss solution, instead of a medically-indicated diet for the auto…
read nowReport: Dining out will surpass at-home meals by 2018
June 19, 2012
A new report authored by Rabobank's global Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group predicts that growth of spending on food away from home will…
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Burger King demographic beginning to shift?
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
A new study shows that women's perception of the brand have been higher than men's nearly all year.
read nowPoll: Hourly employers optimistic about hiring outlook
June 14, 2012
While private employers added a disappointing 82,000 jobs in May, employers that are part of hourly employment network Snagajob, are "optimistic" when asked…
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New 'inventive' food innovation
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
New product research eventually evolved into a new mindset term called 'creative,' and companies hired research chefs to bridge the gap between research and…
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