How to get millennials to stay committed to your brand

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

If you can provide an affordable, healthy, flavorful solution on a consistent basis, millennials are going to prefer your brand.

Domestic tea sales jump 6%

November 21, 2014

According to new research from the American Botanical Council, sales of loose, bagged, concentrated and herbal tea in the US increased by 5.9 percent in 2013…

Chuck E. Cheese and Paddington Bear team up for movie promo

November 20, 2014

Paddington Bear and Chuck E. Cheese launched a promotional offer for the Jan. 16 release of the movie Paddington, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Bonneville.

Healthy Dining VP offers tips for restaurants wanting to improve menu options

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

There are differences between stealth health and promotional health, according to Erica Bohm, VP and director of Strategic Partnerships at Healthy Dining.

Report: Consumers plan to spend more at restaurants in '15

November 19, 2014

According to a new report on the state of the American consumer released today by the National Restaurant Association, although a majority of American…

Having a loyalty app will help increase your bottom line

by Bob Leonard — CEO, iMobile3

Membership in loyalty programs is growing at a rate of 26.7 percent and loyalty programs can increase a brand’s market share by 20 percent.

Chocolate companies warn of an impending shortage

November 18, 2014

Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…

Asian concepts poised for high unit growth this year

November 18, 2014

New data from Technomic forecasts a 2.3-percent unit growth rate over 2013 among the 500 largest US restaurant chains.

NRA report: Millennials spend higher proportions on food than families

November 14, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has published its newest edition of its Consumer Spending in Restaurants report. The report was last published in 2009 and…

Customization, versatility driving the Asian food segment

Highly versatile and easily customizable, the Asian food segment is a perfect segue for East-meets-West flavor mashups that consumers of all ages will love.

Study: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands

November 12, 2014

New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…

Military veterans gravitating to franchising careers

November 11, 2014

More than 50,000 veterans have found employment in the franchise industry within the past year and more than 400 veterans have become local franchise business…

Americans' eating out habits drop to slowest pace since 1993

November 10, 2014

Americans are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, reports The NPD Group. The market research firm just released its 29th annual Eating…

Technomic spots five 2015 food trends for Canadian restaurants

November 10, 2014

Technomic is forecasting slimmed-down menu boards, competitive threats from retail, a surge in tea and more for Canadian markets in 2015.

Four ways the game has changed for restaurant brands

Nimbleness, dynamic customer relationships, customization and millennial insights are all key to brand success, says FOCUS Brands CEO Steve DeSutter.

CIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality

November 6, 2014

The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…

More UK restaurant consumers seeking alternative diets

November 6, 2014

Technomic has released its top five trend predictions for the United Kingdom foodservice market moving into 2015. They are listed as follows:

How some restaurant operators plan to navigate higher minimum wages

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurant patrons across age groups and political orientations support increasing the minimum wage and adjusting it annually for inflation.

Order kiosks making a comeback in the restaurant industry

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Millennials are accustomed to technology and like a sensory experience – to touch and feel things – and kiosks give them that opportunity.

Bon Jovi, Ribalta pizza rock hunger campaign kick-off

October 31, 2014

Food Network held its seventh annual New York City Wine & Food Festival, presented by FOOD & WINE, October 16-19, 2014.