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Restaurant operator optimism slips
August 31, 2012
As a result of softer customer traffic and a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…
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August 31, 2012
Among 12 different types of restaurants tracked by marketing research firm CHD Expert during the first half of the year, full service family-style restaurants…
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Restaurants take the lead in hunger crisis aid
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
A new report shows that one in five Americans don't know how they'll afford their next meal.
read nowCanadian foodservice visits lead developed markets
August 29, 2012
Global foodservice traffic in the first quarter of 2012 reflected each geography's economy, according to market research comany The NPD Group. For example…
read nowTop restaurant execs to meet in San Diego for FCES
August 29, 2012
CEOs and other leaders from the fastest-growing segment of the restaurant industry will gather Oct. 21-23 at San Diego's US Grant Hotel for the seventh annual…
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College-aged Millennials shaping foodservice trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Trends such as ethnic cuisine, late-night ordering and meatless options expected to grow.
read nowReport: Chain restaurants missing ethnic cuisine opportunities
August 27, 2012
New research from Technomic shows that, while consumer demand for ethnic cuisine is high, chain restaurants are missing the opportunity to offer such foods and…
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Restaurant Social Media Top 10 [Infographic]
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
How the largest limited-service restaurants in the U.S. stack up on social networks.
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Few pizza concepts on list of fastest growing companies
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Restaurant category dominated by concepts from fledgling fast casual segment.
read nowReport: C-store sales up 6 percent despite flat traffic
August 22, 2012
Convenience store (c-store) visits remained stable and total channel sales were up in the second calendar quarter of 2012 compared to same quarter year ago…
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Tapping into the college Millennial foodservice consumer
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Younger consumers prefer snacks, late-night options.
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11 shocking new social media statistics in America
Recent findings from social media behavioral researchers show some shocking changes in how Americans use and consume social media.
read nowQSR breakfast daypart poised for growth in China
August 16, 2012
New research from Mintel shows that the breakfast daypart remains highly untapped in the Chinese market, even as foreign quick-service outlets are set to break…
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Game changers and shapers inspiring product development and innovation Part 2
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Settings in demand during economic recovery include approachable, family friendly dining, vibrant, inspired, authentic and rustic.
read nowReport: American consumers eating more 'mini meals'
August 15, 2012
U.S. consumers are less likely to skip their breakfast, lunch and dinner meal times now than they were five years ago, but these meals are often described as…
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Digital technology helping restaurant operators reach more guests
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
A Q&A with OLO founder and CEO Noah Glass on the new digital customer and the technology driving their dining experiences.
read nowQSR franchisee lending up 28 percent this year
August 9, 2012
Lending to franchise businesses decreased by 3.64 percent from June to July following a 5.73 percent increase in June, according to the Franchise Lending Index…
read nowMillennials expected to increase foodservice spending
August 9, 2012
New research from Technomic indicates that the Millennial generation has a positive outlook on the future and are expected to increase spending on foodservice…
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Papa John's Obamacare comments create social media firestorm
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
During Q2 earnings call, CEO claimed Affordable Care Act would cause rise in pizza prices in order to protect shareholders.
read nowRestaurant chain growth doubles in the UK
August 8, 2012
The 100 leading United Kingdom restaurant chains registered a 5.6 percent annual turnover increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 2.6 percent the prior…
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