Trends / Statistics Blogs
Are political statements tarnishing the restaurant industrys reputation?
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Following statements against Obamacare, brands social media conversations are no longer about the food.
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Health and wellness consumer drivers
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Consumer drivers, health trends, consumer disconnects and flavor trends lead to a focused health and wellness strategy development.
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Why isnt there more pizza innovation?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
There are five key innovation trends emerging from independent pizza restaurants in the U.S.
read nowThe sustainability playground: consumer fatigue
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Consumer disconnects can only be remedied through education, and marketing familiar terms is essential.
read nowMarketing departments going for the jugular
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Ads, menu items are outwardly trying to one-up the competition.
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The great bacon shortage
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
Meat prices will rise next year; keep your customers aware, manage your menu prices and promote items that use less animal protein.
read nowThe sustainability playground: sustainability defined
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Sustainability can be broken into the branches of organic, local, seasonal, green and ethical.
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by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
Will NYC's ban on large sodas lead to more regulations against the restaurant industry?
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Restaurants offer silver lining to todays economy
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
More than a quarter of new jobs 29.2 percent are in foodservice.
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Nielsen research, restaurant CEOs say Mobile is it
by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh
Sports and politics are dissected endlessly in the media, but it's my hunch that Americans spend significantly more time talking about food. Big games happen…
read nowRestaurant industry's summer of accidental politics coming to an end
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Every company big or small takes a risk by making a statement that even remotely resembles something political.
read nowRestaurants take the lead in hunger crisis aid
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
A new report shows that one in five Americans don't know how they'll afford their next meal.
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Restaurant Social Media Top 10 [Infographic]
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
How the largest limited-service restaurants in the U.S. stack up on social networks.
read nowGame changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation Part 2
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Settings in demand during economic recovery include approachable, family friendly dining, vibrant, inspired, authentic and rustic.
read nowCommon food truck execution mistakes
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The guiding menu principle is always to sell fewer items at higher margins - which will allow you to spend more time on operations execution and customer…
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This Olympian doesnt want to be on a Wheaties box
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Gold medalist learns new non-carb diet and realizes positive results.
read nowGame changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation Part 1
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
The terms now capturing restaurant consumers' mindsets include simplicity, value, authenticity, playfulness, escapism, invigorating and risk taking.
read nowHow food trucks started a retail revolution
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Citing the success of the food truck segment, numerous retailers have launched retail trucks, selling everything from shoes to flowers.
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Glass is half full hiring: its all about perspective
by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob
Giving an applicant's previous experience a lot of weight in hiring decisions may seem like the prudent approach, but when it comes to finding a right-fit…
read nowSome chains getting head start on menu transparency
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Some chains, while they don't necessarily offer allergen-free dining experiences, do let you know what's in their dishes in a clear, concise manner so diners…
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