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UK’s largest restaurant chains continue growth trajectory
June 10, 2014
The 100 largest restaurant chains in the United Kingdom turned in a 6.4-percent annual sales increase in 2013, compared to 7.1 percent the prior year…
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The top five Social Restaurant Podcasts
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
From using Google Glass for training, to cultivating a company culture without an office, Riggs looks at his favorite topics.
read nowOutlook for restaurant job growth at a 2-year high
June 9, 2014
Restaurant operators’ outlook for staffing is at a two-year high, according to new information from National Restaurant Association Chief Economist Bruce…
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The breakfast wars
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
Pizza operators have everything they need to dive into the morning daypart, except eggs.
read nowInclement weather boosts delivery food orders
June 5, 2014
The extreme weather in Q1 2014 yielded good and bad news for the U.S. restaurant industry — total visits dipped, but delivery got a boost.
read nowHow to craft a loyalty program for active social networkers
June 5, 2014
New research from Mintel shows that posting food pictures has gone beyond a few fringe foodies and is infiltrating the mainstream: 13 percent of those who have…
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How to maximize your supply chain strategy
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
In addition to cost, choose a distributor based on their food safety record and customer service metrics, as well as their sanitation practices.
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Who are today’s foragers and what do their behaviors signal?
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
We see urban foraging characteristics in the food truck trend, as well as with consumers who seek out brands' secret menus.
read nowPizza Hut named kid-friendliest chain in Canada
June 4, 2014
Technomic's 2014 Canadian Consumers' Choice Award winners have been announced and include Arby’s, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. As part of its Consumer Brand…
read nowRestaurant traffic continues on a positive trajectory
June 2, 2014
Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic and a positive outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…
read nowCanadian diners want quality, convenience and ambiance
May 30, 2014
New research from Technomic’s Canadian Consumer Brand Metrics program reveals that Canadians attribute positive dining experiences to five main attributes …
read nowReport: Taste and cost continue to be gluten-free barriers for consumers
May 28, 2014
Although just 11 percent of U.S. households follow a gluten-free diet, about 25 percent of consumers believe that gluten-free is good for everyone, according…
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Menu trends: 'Bland isn't acceptable anymore'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Brands’ innovation processes should be influenced directly by consumer feedback.
read nowContinued growth leads NRA to add fourth hall to annual show next year
May 23, 2014
The 95th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the co-located 7th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event held…
read nowRestaurant industry expects to add 508K jobs this summer
May 23, 2014
According to new projections from the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry expects to add 508,000 jobs this summer. If these expectations…
read nowDiners' top complaints include slow service, no menu substitutions
May 22, 2014
Restaurant discovery app Urbanspoon has compiled a list of diners’ top complaints from its user reviews. The list of the top 15 restaurant pet peeves includes:
read nowAs sandwich demand rises, consumers want differentiation, quality
May 21, 2014
On average, consumers eat more than three sandwiches a week, according to new research from Technomic. However, more consumers are preparing sandwiches…
read nowGlobal foodservice growth up nearly 5 percent
May 21, 2014
Global consumer foodservice value increased more than 4.6 percent in 2013, with $2.6 trillion dollars in sales, according to new research from Euromonitor…
read nowCasual dining visits at a 6-year low
May 21, 2014
Visits to casual dining restaurants were at a 6-year low in the year ending February 2014, according to The NPD Group. Since 2009 casual dining traffic has…
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Steady optimism rises from the NRA Show floor
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Most exhibitors agreed this year’s traffic provided better quality leads.
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