Foodservice demand for California avocados growing

July 23, 2012

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has experienced a growth in demand through foodservice promotions this year.

Chick-fil-A president's comments ignite Facebook firestorm

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 18, 2012

The latest reports showing Chick-fil-A's financial commitment to organizations that are considered anti-gay have ignited plenty of controversy and calls for a…

Taco Bell buzz falls flat with Cantina Bell menu

July 18, 2012

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos national launch in March helped give the chain the biggest improvement in consumer perception in the QSR category in the first half…

Report: Burger King has fastest growing fan base on Facebook

July 16, 2012

A new report from social-benchmarking company Unmetric highlights the social media efforts of the top 16 quick-service restaurants, identifying the brands that…

Survey: Most consumers use restaurant discounts while traveling

July 10, 2012

According to the newly released 2012 Restaurant.com Annual Dining Destinations and Deals survey, 61 percent of consumers planning a vacation said they search…

Baskin-Robbins marks National Ice Cream Day with Twitter sweepstakes

July 10, 2012

To help celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Baskin-Robbins is holding a Twitter sweepstakes July 15 to give ice cream lovers a chance to win $260 in…

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.

Chick-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…

Online 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…

Report: 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…

Restaurant 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…

Wetzel'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…

Study: 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…

Report: 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…

Top 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…

Retail 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…

Dunkin' 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.

Report: 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…

Poll: 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…

Mild winter lifts U.S. restaurant visits

June 6, 2012

Motivated by mild winter weather, consumers increased their visits to restaurants and other commercial foodservice outlets by 1 percent in the first quarter of…