NRA: 'Nutrition, sustainability and local will still dominate in 2010'

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November 30, 2009

Local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability and nutrition will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2010, according to the National Restaurant…

Jack in the Box launches LTO half-priced shakes offer

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November 30, 2009

Jack in the Box is hoping to boost shake sales in the late afternoon daypart with a half-price special.   The limited-time-only promotion features a half-off…

Consumer focus on value to continue through 2010

November 10, 2009

Restaurant operators are well aware the economic recovery is not immediately following the announcement of the end of the recession. Same-store sales were down…

McDonald's may take breakfast dollar menu nationwide

November 9, 2009

Quick-service brands continue to fight for consumers' dollars by enticing them with various value promotions. With U.S. same-store sales flat for October…

No wraps for McDonald's U.K. stores

November 8, 2009

As McDonald's Corp. looks to add menu items to its United Kingdom locations, the company also must keep a mind on keeping their preparation quick.   According…

Reports detail call to restaurants to double fresh produce use

November 1, 2009

In July, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) announced that foodservice industry leaders had set a goal to double the use of fresh produce in the…

Consumer perception boosted by QSR marketing

October 28, 2009

Brand loyalty for the top quick-service restaurant chains has leaped dramatically over the past 30 days, giving them their highest consumer perception scores…

McDonald's a popular search for Blackberry, iPhone owners

October 21, 2009

Recent research into smart-phone users searches by Boston start-up uLocate Communications has found correlations between users of different brands and what…

Sonic traffic flat, comps down 4.5% for Q4

October 20, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced systemwide same-store sales were down 4.5 percent for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Aug. 31 versus a decline of 0.…

QSRs target India for growth

October 15, 2009

India is the new hot international growth property for quick-service restaurants. For example, Yum! Brands Inc. executives said in the company's recent…

Carl's Jr. continues to be hit by high unemployment in Calif.

October 13, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that Carl's Jr. continues to be impacted by high unemployment in California, where most of the chain's company-owned stores…

Poll finds Americans split on ads mentioning recession

October 13, 2009

As economic woes continue, companies have to decide how to deal with the issue of the recession in their advertising. Some ignore it and find different ways to…

Culver's, A&W focus on meals $4 or less

October 13, 2009

Subway introduced the $5 price point last year with its successful footlong campaign, and quick-service brands, from Blimpie Subs to KFC, were quick to follow…

Research & Markets adds Carl's Jr. benchmark analysis

October 12, 2009

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research LLC's new report "Carl's Jr. Concept Benchmark Analysis" to their offerings.   The…

McDonald's grows its social media presence

October 1, 2009

Always careful about its brand messaging, McDonald's has been slow to enter the Twitter-sphere. Unlike other brands that got onto the social media site early…

Restaurant performance down again for August

September 29, 2009

Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest decline…

Hardee's intros its Big Mac knockoff

September 13, 2009

Hardee's has thrown its hat into the ring for what the chain is calling Round 2 of the burger wars with the introduction of the Big Hardee. Like sister chain…

NRA's industry outlook posts slight gain

August 30, 2009

The outlook for the restaurant industry improved somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

McDonald's tries Dollar Menu at breakfast to wake up sales

August 26, 2009

Chicago area McDonald's have added a breakfast Dollar Menu to combat slumping morning sales, following the lead of a similar offer in the Seattle market…

NPD reports global restaurant traffic down in Q1

August 24, 2009

Feeling the sting of a bleak global economy, consumers around the world cut back on visiting foodservice outlets in the first quarter of the year, according to…