Restaurant chains ready to pull the trigger on menu price hikes

May 19, 2014

The majority of America’s chain restaurants held the line on price hikes the first part of the year but plan to start raising them, according to a new survey…

The top online ordering trends to help grow your restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

An online customer is more likely to re-order within 60 days than a walk-in customer, simply because the platform is more accessible.

The difference between ‘OK’ and ‘delightful’ restaurant experiences

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Those who rate their experience a 5 out of 5 on satisfaction are eight times more likely to recommend the restaurant than those who rated it a 4 out of 5.

Families with kids trimming restaurant visits

May 14, 2014

Restaurant visits by families with kids under the age of 13 have been declining since 2008, according to research from The NPD Group. Families with kids made …

Majority of franchisees now believe social media effectiveness outweighs traditional ads

May 14, 2014

Franchise restaurant operators consider social media reviews and search engine rankings more important than traditional advertising and promotions and more…

Convenience, customization behind the rise of take-and-bake concepts

Carryout concepts are in step with consumers' time-pressed demands and startup costs are lower than traditional units.

Wheat prices spike nearly 50 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices starting to fall after spring peak.

Millennials want more involvement in meal preparation

May 7, 2014

The influence of Millennials and the growing Hispanic population in the U.S., along with aging Boomers, will have a major impact on the country's eating…

Restaurant spending up, foot traffic down

May 5, 2014

GE Capital, Franchise Finance just released its 24th annual Chain Restaurant Industry Review, showing an increase in customer spending but a decline in foot…

Top family-friendly restaurants' list peppered with pizzerias

May 2, 2014

Restaurant.com revealed its annual list of top 50 family-friendly restaurants this week, which included a number of pizza concepts, including:

Fast casual heats up restaurant industry with 11 percent growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

More QSRs and full-service restaurants are expected to realign their formats to compete more aggressively.

Infographic: The top 5 places for in-store marketing messages

May 1, 2014

A new restaurant patron survey that identified the most compelling marketing messages and assets to drive repeat business and inspire recommendations found…

Restaurant industry metrics reach 10-month high

May 1, 2014

Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

Study: Charging for condiments will drive away consumers

April 30, 2014

With pressures from rising food costs, restaurant operators are seeking ways to increase check size without increasing the cost of popular menu items, but…

Summer hiring outlook 2014

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Of those planning to hire for the summer, 74 percent expect to have the positions filled by the end of May.

Want to connect with customers? Think mobile first. [infographic]

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Most Americans now own a smartphone and are using them to shop and eat out.

Report: Snacking now represents half of all eating occasions

April 25, 2014

A new report from The Hartman Group explores the shifts in U.S. food culture, including an increase in snacking, eating on-the-go and eating alone.

Consumer demand increasing for proteins

April 21, 2014

Consumers are saying they want more protein in their diets, however a majority — 71 percent — don't know the recommended daily amount they should be eating.

Invasion of the invasivors

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Invasivor consumption is motivated by the desire to preserve native plant or animal species, and is tied to sustainability.

Restaurant industry still in the gluten-free honeymoon phase

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

As Celiac Awareness Month approaches, one industry expert predicts the diet's growth will continue for the next few years.