Restaurant Performance Index remained elevated in January

February 27, 2015

The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 102.7 in January, which represented the…

Are grocery and c-stores a threat or opportunity for fast casual restaurants?

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

While new offerings may put some grocery stores and c-stores in direct competition with fast casual brands, new partnerships also present new opportunities for…

Hot, spicy and smoked make up half of all socially shared flavors

February 26, 2015

The National Pork Board in partnership with Crimson Hexagon analyzed more than 30 million Facebook, Instagram and Twitter food posts with Crimson Hexagon's…

Research and Markets publishes US pizza market report

February 24, 2015

Research and Markets has published the "Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail, Second Edition" report.

Researchers predict alternative proteins will make up one-third of market by 2054

February 24, 2015

Plant proteins, insects, algae, and synthetic biology sources may make up over 50 percent of the alternative protein market by 2054.

Nevada, Hawaii, Florida boast highest percentage of restaurant workers

February 24, 2015

States whose restaurant workforces represent the largest proportions of their overall employment include Nevada, with 16 percent; Hawaii, with 14 percent and…

Despite sales growth, is tough sledding ahead for the fast casual segment?

The fast casual segment continues to outperform other segments of the restaurant industry. But will it be able to keep up the pace?

Frozen pizza retailers step up their game with healthier choices

February 18, 2015

To keep up with restaurant competition, retail pizza marketers are offering consumers more options aligning with health and wellness trends, according to the…

Census Bureau releases hospitality industry data for Colorado, Hawaii

February 16, 2015

This release is the first for the accommodation and food services sector and covers Colorado and Hawaii.

6 must-do strategies attracting millennial diners

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Want a piece of millennials $1.7 trillion in spending power? Here are six ways you can grab it.

January 2015 restaurant sales increase 7.4%, study says

February 12, 2015

Applied Predictive Technologies announced that in-store restaurant sales for January 2015 increased +7.4 percent year over year.

Restaurant Brands International to release 2014 results Feb. 17

February 11, 2015

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is set to release its full year and Q4 2014 financial results on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, with an investor conference…

Panera, Chick-fil-A, Papa Murphy's receive Award of Excellence

February 11, 2015

Chick-fil-A took the No. 1 spot for excellent quick-service restaurant chains of the 148 ranked in the Sandelman & Associates Quick-Track 2014 Awards of…

North Dakota oil boom spurs fast casual restaurant growth

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Thanks at least in part to its energy sector, it makes sense for North Dakota to be on the radar for restaurant developers.

Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, PepsiCo, Wendy's, McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Burger King rated on Harris reputation poll

February 4, 2015

Harris Poll released the results of its Reputation Quotient, which examined 100 companies, up from 60 the previous year.

Tech, choice among driving consumer trends for 2015, says NRA

February 3, 2015

It's not surprising that today's restaurant consumer expects restaurants to offer technologies which make the dining experience as frictionless as possible…

The top five fast casual stories for January 2015

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

The top stories in January centered on restaurants poised for breakout years through franchising and growth; the secrets to Starbucks' success and CEOs' takes…

Where the jobs are: Arizona, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Utah

February 2, 2015

According to the NRA, Arizona is projected to post a close to 24 percent restaurant job increase and Florida and Texas each is projected to post over 2…

Papa John's, Quizno's, Wendy's cited among brands with poorest sustainability practices

January 29, 2015

As You Sow, a San Franciso-based nonprofit organization that promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility, released a new report, "Waste and…

The NRA is predicting the strongest sales gains in these five states

January 29, 2015

According to the National Restaurant Association's 2015 Restaurant Industry Forecast, Arizona and Florida are projected to post 4.9 percent sales increases.