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Sandwich sales, segment on the rise
June 1, 2012
More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…
read nowMcDonald's announces 10-year plan for gestation stall phase out
June 1, 2012
On Thursday, McDonald's USA shared its 10-year plan to work with its pork suppliers to phase out the use of gestation stalls in its U.S. pork supply.
read nowNRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive
May 30, 2012
The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…
read nowDiscovery Channel ready to debut 'Fast Food Mania'
May 25, 2012
The ubiquitous quick-service restaurant segment will be the focus of a brand new series, "Fast Food Mania" on the Discovery Channel. The series is set to…
read nowMajority of restaurateurs and chefs fail celiac test
May 25, 2012
Chefs and restaurateurs lack a fundamental understanding of gluten-free protocols, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a…
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Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year
May 22, 2012
Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research…
read nowStudy: American dining out habits changing
May 16, 2012
A recent study by Harris Interactive measured how much Americans are dining out to gauge whether or not economic recovery is occurring.
read nowReport: Restaurant sales up slightly in April
May 13, 2012
Following two months of disappointing declines, industry performance improved slightly in April as same-store sales returned to positive territory while guest…
read nowStudy: Millennials want emotional connections with brands
May 11, 2012
A new study by Technomic unveils what millennials (ages 19-34) look for in their dining experiences.
read nowSubway tops consumer poll for 8th year
May 11, 2012
According to the recently released 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study, Subway Restaurants is America's top-rated quick-service restaurant brand. This marks the…
read nowReport: C-store traffic increase due to mild weather
May 10, 2012
The mild winter weather across much of the country helped to offset the negative impact that rising gas prices traditionally have had on convenience store…
read nowStudy: Online marketing helps restaurants personalize offers
May 9, 2012
Restaurants use online and email marketing to provide consumers the personalized offers they prefer, according to new research by the National Restaurant…
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Market Force study shows companies wield social media influence
April 30, 2012
Social media posts by businesses influence consumers’ buying decisions as much as their friends’ posts do, according to a new study from Market Force…
read nowRestaurant industry turns in strongest post-recession quarter
April 30, 2012
Driven by solid same-store sales and traffic results and an increasingly bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowOrganic industry grew nearly 10 percent in 2011
April 26, 2012
The U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales.
read nowMcDonald's listed on EPA's Top 50 green organizations
April 24, 2012
McDonald's USA LLC (No. 11) has made its debut on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership…
read nowStudy: Salt in QSR meals varies by country
April 17, 2012
New research published earlier this week by the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that the salt content of quick-service menu items varies…
read nowFranchise lending on a steady upswing
April 17, 2012
Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise…
read nowChina leads global foodservice market recovery
April 17, 2012
Despite a continuously unpredictable global economy, there was a slight recovery for the global foodservice markets in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to…
read nowTaco Bell Doritos Locos launch boosts brand perception
April 12, 2012
Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos Tacos appear to have lifted consumer perception of both brands, especially with regular patrons of Mexican restaurants, according…
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