Technomic: Is 'made-to-order pizza 'the next 'better burger?'

July 30, 2013

The fast casual segment has already launched numerous winning concepts, from the so-called "better burger" chains to build-your-own salad restaurants. And…

Up? Down? Flat? What's really happening to restaurant visits?

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

In a confusing picture, it seems that restaurant operators are feeling upbeat, but overall, the number of away-from-home eating occasions are slipping a bit.

Report: Pork market expected to improve

July 26, 2013

Rabobank has published a new report on the global pork industry, forecasting an improved market, but later and with lower prices than previously expected.

Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31

July 26, 2013

CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.

Restaurant workers plan wage protests in seven cities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Thousands of minimum-wage employees, most of them in the limited-service restaurant industry, are planning to walk off their jobs next week in what is being…

The hourglass consumer

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

As the middle class is squeezed, those operators that serve them will find their customer counts slipping.

NRA member testifies before Congress over Health Care Law challenges

July 23, 2013

Testifying on behalf of the National Restaurant Association today, Jamie Richardson of White Castle System Inc. called on Congress to address challenges facing…

Gluten-free taste 'puzzle' has been solved

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free adoption had to jump the availability and affordability hurdles, and most recently figured out flavor.

Report: Franchise industry job creation jumps by nearly 9K in June

July 18, 2013

According to the ADP National Franchise Report, the franchising industry added 27,910 jobs in June, well above the 19,160 jobs created in May. This report from…

Survey: Majority of U.S. travelers dine out 10-plus times on vacation

July 18, 2013

Travel website TripAdvisor has released results from its dining out survey of more than 1,600 U.S. respondents, revealing that more than half (52 percent) eat…

NFC technology will put the 'fast' back in 'fast food' (Commentary)

NFC adoption will accelerate in the restaurant industry in the form of payments, loyalty programs, customer reviews and more.

Are restaurant marketers ignoring Gen X?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Strategies have been geared toward the Boomers and the Millennials, but what about those of us in the middle?

GrubHub reports growth in Pakistani, African and Halal cuisine

July 17, 2013

GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, has released new data that reveals year-over-year growth in nontraditional ethnic cuisine orders.

Report: Restaurants expected to lose market share to retail meals

July 16, 2013

Home meal replacements or prepared foods from supermarkets, drug stores and other retail outlets will continue to capture share of the meal/snacks market by…

Commentary: 4 tips for designing seasonal menus

Restaurants must feature menus that display what Mother Nature has to offer all year long.

Report: On-premise wine sales up

July 15, 2013

Restaurant Sciences LLC, an independent firm that tracks food and beverage product sales throughout the foodservice industry, unveiled that May on-premise wine…

Mid-year buzz rankings: Pizza Hut up a spot, Papa John's falls out of top 5

July 12, 2013

YouGov BrandIndex released its rankings of the best perceived QSR brands for the first half of the year and, once again, Subway tops the list.

Report: June restaurant sales flat

July 12, 2013

Black Box Intelligence and People Report released the Restaurant Industry Snapshot for June this week, reporting flat sales during the month, after three…

'Fancy' dining offers clues about next big menu trends (Commentary)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Will grains, seeds and kale pops show up on chain menus? Possibly.

Registration open for free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'

July 11, 2013

Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this exclusive webinar — 5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual…