What's new on the (fall) menu?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Fall limited-time offers are here. Not only do they include the typical pumpkin and caramel-flavored treats but also comfort foods reimagined in healthier ways…

The Smart Safe Fact Sheet for Retail

If your company is looking for an innovative solution to reduce the stress that handling cash has on your operations, a smart safe may be the right fit.

What your fall menu must have

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Hint: Pumpkin isn't the only trending menu offering this fall.

Are your customers finally over pumpkin spice lattes?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Should you launch pumpkin spice lattes now, later or never? Research about consumers' love affair with the fall treat is conflicting.

Restaurant sales can't stop, won't stop

August 20, 2019

Restaurant sales are still soaring, up more than 4% this year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And that's not the only good news. Restaurant numbers…

Consumers not sure how brands are using data

August 15, 2019

Despite an increased focus on consumer privacy, data security and data protection, more than half of consumers — 65% —  weren't sure what brands were using…

It's raining catfish and hot dogs?

AccuWeather's Eric Danetz reveals how weather affects consumer behavior and how restaurants can use that knowledge to create better marketing messages.

Food halls are no longer trendy

Food halls used to be the "next big thing," but as more pop up, they are fighting to differentiate themselves.

European fast casual dining market to hit $17B by 2024

July 30, 2019

The European fast casual dining market will reach $17 billion by 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 6% by 2024, according to a…

Tacos4Life co-founder on doing good by doing great QSR business

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

With fewer than 20 stores in four U.S. states, the 5-year-old Tacos4Life brand is still at the beginning of its restaurant journey. That does not mean…

4 tasks that kitchen robots should take over

As more technology makes its way into commercial kitchens, everything from the amount of labor needed to overall restaurant costs could improve for restaurant…

Embracing Restaurant Technology

Technology has been a part of the foodservice industry for decades, but its role in profitable operations is becoming increasingly prominent.

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Fast casuals, QSRs leases spike up in Manhattan since 2010

July 16, 2019

Fast casual and quick-service restaurants account for 35% of food and beverage leases in Manhattan, a big spike from 15% in 2010. And that figure is expected…

Is the honeymoon over for the fast casual segment?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The steady growth of recent years is tapering off, as growth for the top 500 U.S. restaurant companies for the most recent year slipped to 3.3% compared to the…

Cheap burgers are getting harder to find

July 3, 2019

Grabbing a cheap burger isn't easy as it used to be as prices are increasing at a faster rate than the average entree, according to Technomic's 2019 Burger…

Surging off-premise orders call for more flexible restaurant planning

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An increase in off-premise orders is reducing the footprint for some restaurants, resulting in smaller dining areas. That makes flexibility now 'king' for…

Restaurant index: Traffic dips in April, same-store sales post a gain

June 12, 2019

U.S. restaurant traffic declined in April despite restaurant operators reporting a modest net increase in same-store sales, according to the National…

How Schlotzsky's, Auntie Anne's, Krystal, Huey Magoo's bring technology to the table

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The final panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Louisville made it clear that chains need to tackle the challenges of online ordering…

Europe's fast casual segment to hit $17B by 2024

May 23, 2019

The fast casual sector in Europe is on track to reach $17 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of about 6% during 2018-2024, according the "Fast-casual Dining…

NPD: Burgers still America's favorite sandwich, chicken gaining ground

May 15, 2019

Burgers have been a top item ordered at U.S. restaurants for decades, but chicken sandwiches have come on strong over the last several years, according to The…