FDA aims to put transfat on the chopping block

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 7, 2013

The FDA today proposed guidelines to eliminate the use of transfats in the U.S. food supply.

Millennials want to help your brand share its story

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The 80 million-strong Millennial demographic currently accounts for about 21 percent of all consumer spending.

Digital signage provides ambiance and marketing enhancements

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fast Casual Executive Summit panelists share their quick ROI stories from installing digital menu boards.

How to add the right beverages and desserts to the menu mix

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Don't be bullied into doing something just because a competitor is doing it well.

FCES '13: Carville, Matalin weigh in on D.C.'s gridlock

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The couple sparred on immigration reform and the regulatory environment, among other topics.

CEO launches 3 fast casual pizza brands

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

James Markham believes it's important to open corporate-owned locations before franchising.

Will a Gov't shutdown damage restaurant industry?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Analysts predict a shutdown would produce a negative "trickledown effect" for restaurant operators.

Tips on complying with Obamacare's October deadline

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NRA: The law is going forward, so restaurant operators should not wait to get on board.

Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.

Customer expectations raising the bar on menu trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Flavor trends are being influenced by ethnic foods, more sophisticated palates, experimentation and chef sensibility.

Wanna catch a Millennial? Be disruptive

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It's not enough to have functional and emotional products; we've now entered an era of participation economy, said Jeff Fromm, Millennial expert, who…

Retail experts point to Starbucks as model for customer service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants aren't in the "restaurant business;" they're in the "experience" business.

KFC jumps into fast casual with new concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain's senior director of development discusses how KFC plans to succeed in the fast casual sector.

Wendy's modeling new design, menu after fast casual concepts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain is marketing fast casual-quality food at a QSR price.

Gluten-free is no longer 'taste-free'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

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

Cat Cora: When starting a restaurant, 'test the waters and protect your idea'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

To ensure your passion won't diminish for your business, it's important to stay innovative and keep things fresh.

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?

'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.

MasterCard drives dining with a purpose

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants provided opportunity to join MasterCard and Stand Up to Cancer

Restaurant industry applauds delay of Obamacare employer mandate

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Businesses with 50-plus employees now have an extra year to comply with coverage.