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.

Using technology to reach Millennials

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

A key finding of our first Millennial study was the mantra, "Useful is the new cool." In our follow up study, "Millennials as New Parents: The Rise of a New…

Technomic extends restaurant brand tracking tool to reflect blurred channels

April 15, 2014

To keep up with the blurring distinctions between restaurants and retailers, Technomic has expanded its online Consumer Brand Metrics tracking tool to include…

March sales rebound doesn't save Q1 for restaurant industry

April 14, 2014

March delivered good news for the restaurant industry once the crippling effect of an unusually cold winter ended. Same-store sales growth was 0.7 percent for…

Gluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010

April 11, 2014

According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…

Stop that tweet! Millennials just like everyone else

by Tracy Aiello Henderson — publicist, Center Reach Communication

The younger demographic trusts word of mouth, but considers 'digital word of mouth' the same as a call from mom.

Fine dining segment rebounds from recession with perceived value shift

April 8, 2014

U.S. fine dining traffic declined by double-digits during the recession but visits have rebounded since, driven by the segment's evolution. According to The…

Restaurant industry surpasses pre-recession employment peak

April 7, 2014

More than six years after the start of the Great Recession, the number of private sector jobs finally surpassed its pre-recession peak in March, according to…

Nikki Baird to give keynote on privacy at CONNECT summit

Top retail analyst Nikki Baird will explore rapidly advancing technology and consumer tolerance for being tracked.

How the restaurant industry is contributing to the drop in children's obesity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants should work with chefs and suppliers to ensure healthier meals, and even include kids in focus groups.

Hourly wages for summer 2014 foodservice jobs expected to be $10.43

April 3, 2014

Snagajob has announced results from its 2014 Summer Hiring Survey of 250 employers responsible for hiring hourly employees in the retail, hospitality and…

After 40 years of franchising, Subway remains fastest-growing concept

April 3, 2014

Entrepreneur's 35th annual Franchise 500 list once again featured numerous restaurant brands, with Subway coming in at No. 3, behind leader Anytime Fitness and…

Report: Consumers want more pizza topping options

April 3, 2014

New data from Technomic shows that consumers eat pizza about 3.4 times per month. The market research firm attributes its popularity, in part, to expanded…

How small pizza chains are competing through high cheese prices

by Holly Freeland — Freelance Journalist, Pizzamarketplace.com

As large pizza chains claim an advantage with high cheese prices, smaller concepts tout quality and experience.

Ranch dressing's popularity growing at restaurants

April 1, 2014

Ranch flavor is the top ready-to-use dressing flavor shipped to foodservice outlets, reports The NPD Group. According to a news release, Ranch holds double the…

Adoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries

March 31, 2014

Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…

Restaurant category media spend up 5.2 percent in 2013

March 31, 2014

Expenditures for the 10 largest advertising categories grew 1.8 percent in 2013 and reached $88,334.1 million, led by retail. According to a news release from…

February restaurant sales up despite challenging weather

March 31, 2014

Although challenging weather conditions in many parts of the country continued to impact customer traffic in February, the National Restaurant Association's…