Culver’s taking a healthful approach

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

QSR chain launches Mindful Choices program to promote nutrition.  

Restaurant Performance Index posts November decline

January 2, 2011

As a result of a downtick in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell below…

Menu labeling is HOT for 2011!

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As the New Year began, California decided to stand firm and strong on a very interesting topic for anyone that is in the food service business: menu…

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s launch comprehensive mobile app

December 27, 2010

As restaurant chains increasingly add mobile application programs, online loyalty rewards and location-based marketing to their repertoire, CKE Restaurants has…

Recession proof: Desserts hitting the sweet spot

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Because of their affordability and cravability, dessert items will survive no matter what.

2011 U.K. foodservice trends predicted

December 20, 2010

The United Kingdom has welcomed many American brands to its soil. Chains such as KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, Domino’s and Papa John’s…

Chick-fil-A kicks breakfast up a notch

December 19, 2010

As record-low temperatures set in across the country, Chick-fil-A is adding plenty of heat to cope. The chain will begin offering the Spicy Chicken Biscuit as…

Seeing green: U.S. McDonald’s unit installs electric car stations

December 15, 2010

Shortly after a McDonald’s restaurant in The Netherlands installed charging stations for electric cars, a franchisee in West Virginia has followed suit.

Seasonal flavors spice up menus

December 14, 2010

The latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel finds that restaurant chains are responding to consumer demand by spicing up their menus with fall…

The gloves are off: Lawsuit vs. McDonald’s filed

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 14, 2010

After six months of talk, the Center for Science in Public Interest is finally walking the walk.

Unemployment hampers restaurant recovery, but volumes gain slight edge

December 12, 2010

With continued high unemployment across the U.S., restaurant traffic remained down 1 percent in the third calendar quarter of 2010; however, positive signs…

QSRweb.com’s Top 10 of 2010

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It’s been quite a roller coaster year for the quick-service industry. Restaurants continued to dig out of the economic mess, posting modest improvements; the…

Many still reluctant to invest in social media

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 30, 2010

The simpler times of yesteryear included marketing plans that covered radio, television and public relations channels. Then came digital messaging. Now, chains…

Weighting it out: Americans ordering healthier items

November 29, 2010

Restaurants have certainly taken a fair share of the blame for our expanding waistlines, and politicians have called for some accountability with the impending…

Restaurant comps, traffic push RPI to highest level in three years

November 29, 2010

Fueled by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…

Panda Express rolls out major growth plan

November 28, 2010

Just last year, foodservice industry consultant Technomic called the Asian quick-service segment “under-realized.” Most Asian food business comes from…

Happy Meal ban under fire

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 11, 2010

A San Francisco vote last week to ban kids' meal toys if the food failed to meet stringent nutritional guidelines has conjured up a bit of a backlash.

Mintel outlines law-based opposition and opportunities for 2011 restaurants

November 10, 2010

Recapping a year that saw a new health bill pass with tangible implications for the foodservice industry, research company Mintel outlined five ways…

NPD: Family dining makes a comeback

November 9, 2010

Restaurant visits from families or parties with kids increased this past summer after three years of traffic declines, according to market research company The…

ADA reports on families' fast food consumption

November 8, 2010

The American Dietetic Association Foundation has released preliminary results of a new survey on family eating habits, attitudes and physical activity. The…