SNAP launches social media-based loyalty program

February 9, 2011

Social Network Appreciation Platform (SNAP) has launched a Web-based platform that integrates traditional in-store loyalty programs with popular social media…

NPD: Consumers want quality, not low-cal

February 8, 2011

The NPD Group has released its latest foodservice market research report, “Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Out to Eat.” The report found that…

Retailers stepping it up against restaurants

February 8, 2011

Restaurants may want to watch their backs. According to a new survey by Technomic, more consumers are sourcing prepared meals from a wider range of retail…

Smucker’s increasing coffee prices

February 7, 2011

The J. M. Smucker Company has announced that it increased the list price for the majority of its coffee products sold in the United States, primarily…

McDonald's has a hot January, navigates price hike rumors

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2011

Global comparable sales for McDonald's Corporation rose 5.3 percent in January. These numbers were especially boosted by strong European sales (7 percent).

Restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve

January 30, 2011

According to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI), restaurant operators have become a bit bullish about the direction of…

Mintel: A quarter of Americans will spend less dining out in '11

January 27, 2011

A study conducted by foodservice research company Mintel shows that consumers may not be fully out of the proverbial woods from the Great Recession.

Study reveals sales jumps from incentivized programs

January 27, 2011

In 2010, restaurant goers signficantly increased the amounts of food and drink they purchased when incentivized through gift cards, comp cards, and loyalty…

Post spill: Consumers still apprehensive about seafood

January 26, 2011

Last summer's oil spill that dumped an estimated 200 million gallons into the Gulf of Mexico still has lingering effects on consumers' eating behavior. A new…

U.S. restaurant count down; chains stable

January 24, 2011

The number of U.S. restaurants declined by 1 percent in 2010, according to market research company The NPD Group. This translates to a loss of 5,551 total…

Wendy’s earns top ratings in Rasmussen poll

January 23, 2011

If the burger wars are still going on, Wendy’s seems to have a favorable attack plan. A survey conducted by Rasmuseen Reports, an electronic media company that…

Winter doesn’t deter iced coffee cravings

January 20, 2011

Although conducted smack dab in the middle of winter, a new survey by Dunkin’ Donuts unearthed a big craving for iced coffee.

Consumers to alter budgets amid rising gas, food costs

January 18, 2011

As food companies and restaurant operators make hard fought attempts to keep from raising prices, U.S. consumers are bracing to pay more for their food in…

McDonald’s UK goes contactless

January 18, 2011

McDonald’s U.K. is ready to make no-contact. The chain is set to roll out contactless card payments in all 1,200 units by this summer, according to Marketing…

AHA calls on food industry for salt reduction

January 13, 2011

The American Heart Association has issued a call to action for the public, health professionals, the foodservice industry and the government to put forth a…

Humane Society honors QSR chains

January 13, 2011

The Humane Society of the United States has given its inaugural Corporate Progress Award to Burger King Corp. in recognition of its work to improve the welfare…

Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011

January 11, 2011

Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so.

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…

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…

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…