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NRA: Restaurant Performance Index showed moderate decline in September
October 31, 2014
Restaurant operators are unimpressed about the direction of the economy.
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Restaurants beefing up offerings despite rising protein costs
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Operators are so undeterred by rising protein costs that menu mentions of protein across the board have risen 67 percent in the last five years.
read nowMajority of middle market execs have positive business outlook
October 30, 2014
According to CIT Group’s newly-released and third annual Voice of the Middle Market study, a majority of middle market execs have a positive outlook for their…
read nowService remains priority for restaurant patrons even as technology usage increases
October 30, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has released new research that shows overall technology use in restaurants is increasing. More than one-third of consumers…
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In times of doubt, think outside the nutritional box
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
If you are still on the fence about whether you should provide menu items that are allergen- and/or gluten-free, provide a dish as a limited-time-offer to see…
read nowVast majority of millennials' restaurant visits are to traditional QSRs
October 28, 2014
Despite cutbacks in restaurant visits throughout the past several years, millennials, ages 18 to 34, continue to be heavy users of restaurants, according to…
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Prognostication: 2015 menu trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Beverages, micro-local, crowdsourcing and increased competition from nontraditional foodservice outlets are all expected to shape the restaurant landscape in…
read nowDelivery startups targeting fast food crowd
October 27, 2014
The quick-service marketplace continues to get more crowded. A growing number of online food companies are popping up, particularly in the San Francisco area…
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Tea, craft soda, beer bubbling up in beverage trends
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Fast casual operators can pull away from the pack by offering trendy beverages like handcrafted sodas, specialty teas and alcohol. But will margins be high…
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Panera, Chipotle set sustainability standards by starting small, thinking big
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The biggest opportunities to save come with packaging and waste initiatives.
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Industry trends: Consumers will spend more for transparency, authenticity, safety
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Watch for menu trends at airport bars and lounges, Hollywood and convenience stores.
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Fast-paced technology changes highlighted in annual Fast Casual State of the Industry report
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Restaurant operators are paying their employees more now than they were last year.
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Firehouse CEO: Restaurant industry dealing with unprecedented headwinds
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Union activism, food costs, data breaches and minimum wage debates are just part of the 'external factors' facing restaurant operators.
read nowMidsized business owners cite government regulations as top concern
October 16, 2014
A new study by research group ADP Research Institute reveals a gap in confidence for midsized businesses when it comes to the US economy. The study found that…
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Fast casual execs weigh successes and failures of QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Despite a few notable bright spots -- Wendy's, Domino's -- most observers agree that the QSR segment is in trouble. What are the lessons and opportunities for…
read nowDemand for breaded chicken sandwiches on the rise
October 15, 2014
An increasing number of consumers are requesting breaded chicken sandwiches, according to new research from The NPD Group. Servings of breaded chicken…
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Tiny stores make me happy: Tracking revenue per square foot
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
Leading restaurant brands are growing their top line with off-premise sales while shrinking real estate costs – resulting in better revenue per square foot and…
read nowLatest SpenDifference study to forecast 2015 restaurant menu prices
October 10, 2014
Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card and will receive a complimentary copy of the findings.
read nowInternational franchising accelerates for top brands
October 10, 2014
Franchise Times has published its annual Top 200 list and, once again this year, QSRs dominate the top 10. The top five franchises include McDonald’s…
read nowRestaurants shave 12% off new menu item calorie counts
October 8, 2014
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health documented an average decline of about 60 calories in new menu items in 2013, compared to 2012.
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