Market Force study shows companies wield social media influence

April 30, 2012

Social media posts by businesses influence consumers’ buying decisions as much as their friends’ posts do, according to a new study from Market Force…

Restaurant industry turns in strongest post-recession quarter

April 30, 2012

Driven by solid same-store sales and traffic results and an increasingly bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

The concept of 'Reverse Innovation' in the food industry

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Multinational corporations have forecasted that developing countries will account for 70 percent of their growth a decade from now.

Healthy beverage trend comes full circle

Frugality and a return to real, natural ingredients are leading consumers back to high-quality tea, coffee, sodas and lemonade offerings that deliver the…

Organic industry grew nearly 10 percent in 2011

April 26, 2012

The U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales.

Report: Pizza segment positioned to double revenue in five years

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operators have successfully weathered changes in spending and eating habits.

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - part I

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

A study found that only 8 to 12 percent of gluten-free consumers said they bought gluten-free products because they or a member of their household has celiac…

Organic pizzeria a labor of love, integrity

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Former Wall Street trader endures daunting certification process to reach 100 percent organic status.

If it's Monday, this must be meatless

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While diners can see some personal benefits — like weight loss — from a Meatless Monday regime, restaurants can see some real bottom-line benefits.

Restaurants add multicultural training as minority populations grow

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In the age of social media, companies should have immediate crisis plans and proactive training programs. 

Study: Salt in QSR meals varies by country

April 17, 2012

New research published earlier this week by the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that the salt content of quick-service menu items varies…

Franchise lending on a steady upswing

April 17, 2012

Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise…

China leads global foodservice market recovery

April 17, 2012

Despite a continuously unpredictable global economy, there was a slight recovery for the global foodservice markets in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to…

Innovation, convenience drive pizza consumption increase

April 12, 2012

More than four in 10 (41 percent) consumers polled in a recent survey by market research firm Technomic say they're now eating pizza once a week, compared to…

Top 5 all-time 'contrasting' food flavor pairings

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

When you think about flavor pairings, do you think first about 'compatible flavors' or do you think first about 'contrasting flavors?'

Healthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals

April 9, 2012

As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up…

March sets record for new UK pizza companies

April 9, 2012

According to Duport Associates' new Companies House data for the United Kingdom, March 2012 was a record month for new pizza companies in the country.

Study focuses on how to build loyalty among Hispanic consumers

Hispanics are more likely to visit a restaurant with friends and family than the general population.

Waking up at 40,000 feet

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Targeting young people online seems logical but older Americans have embraced technology, too, and want the benefits and ease of new devices and services.

Restaurant operators continue to report positive sales, optimism

April 2, 2012

Bolstered by positive same-store sales and traffic results and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…