Growth spurt: Inc. 500 list full of fast casual concepts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Annual list measures percentage revenue growth of privately held companies.

Restaurants get in touch with biometrics

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fingerprint-reading technology is cheaper and easier to use than many think.

Will restaurants jump on board with Google+?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Loud and clear, the word on the street is Google+. The new social media platform has already signed up an estimated 20 million users, making it the fastest…

Pizza stocks tumble with the rest of the market

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chuck E. Cheese's parent company goes from 52-week high to near low in two weeks.

New concept matches franchisees to lenders

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Boefly has attracted many big-name chains as they seek various funding options for growth.

China boosts Yum! again, Taco Bell continues to drag down U.S. sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 13, 2011

Yum! Brands' profit in the second quarter was up 10 percent thanks, again, to huge strides made in China and strong overall results for the company's…

NRA, Healthy Dining launch healthy menu initiative for kids

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Nineteen restaurant chains sign up as inaugural participants.

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

USDA: Why food commodity prices are rising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Department's Economic Research Service report takes a look at reasons behind recent spikes.

Wheat prices continue downward spiral

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese

Webinar: Pinpointing the metrics that matter in growing sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Market Force-sponsored event highlights key factor in McDonald's dramatic turnaround.

Uno’s new menu has global influence

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Offerings include new artisan thin crust pizzas with gourmet toppings.

Late spring heat wave drives up natural gas prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese, wheat prices both rise.

NRA 2011: Providing incentives to loyal customers pays off

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa Gino's/D'Angelos' new rewards program has yielded more profits and guests.

Russian export ban, weather hit wheat prices

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

California Pizza Kitchen stock jumps almost $2 after news of sale.

NRA 2011: Food safety legislation on the horizon

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New regulations on imports, locally-grown produce go into effect beginning in 2012.

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

Some relief at pump, but floods keep prices high

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 22, 2011

Wheat hit the $10 mark again.

NRA 2011: Kitchen Innovation pavilion shows green, more

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From vegetable washers to the Coca-Cola Freestyle, the technology is diverse.

NRA 2011: Colin Powell’s keynote focuses on leadership, change

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 21, 2011

Retired general and former Secretary of State’s speech mixes humor with diplomacy.