Report: Snacking now represents half of all eating occasions

April 25, 2014

A new report from The Hartman Group explores the shifts in U.S. food culture, including an increase in snacking, eating on-the-go and eating alone.

Consumer demand increasing for proteins

April 21, 2014

Consumers are saying they want more protein in their diets, however a majority — 71 percent — don't know the recommended daily amount they should be eating.

Why gluten-free is here to stay

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free menu items have increased by 200 percent since 2010.

What Panera 2.0 means for all operators

Panera 2.0 is two new customer experiences in one.

Technomic extends restaurant brand tracking tool to reflect blurred channels

April 15, 2014

To keep up with the blurring distinctions between restaurants and retailers, Technomic has expanded its online Consumer Brand Metrics tracking tool to include…

March sales rebound doesn't save Q1 for restaurant industry

April 14, 2014

March delivered good news for the restaurant industry once the crippling effect of an unusually cold winter ended. Same-store sales growth was 0.7 percent for…

Gluten-free menu mentions up 200 percent since 2010

April 11, 2014

According to new research from Mintel Menu Insights, the use of "organic" on restaurant menus has declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2013. Organic continues…

Have burger chains reached their peak?

Smaller, regional brands have seen an increase in sales, while sales at their larger QSR counterparts are falling.

Restaurant industry surpasses pre-recession employment peak

April 7, 2014

More than six years after the start of the Great Recession, the number of private sector jobs finally surpassed its pre-recession peak in March, according to…

Nikki Baird to give keynote on privacy at CONNECT summit

Top retail analyst Nikki Baird will explore rapidly advancing technology and consumer tolerance for being tracked.

Hourly wages for summer 2014 foodservice jobs expected to be $10.43

April 3, 2014

Snagajob has announced results from its 2014 Summer Hiring Survey of 250 employers responsible for hiring hourly employees in the retail, hospitality and…

Survey: Grilled cheese sandwiches not just for kids

April 3, 2014

Research from a new study proves that grilled cheese sandwiches don't just belong in kids' meals. In celebration of National Grilled Cheese Month, Cheeseboy…

After 40 years of franchising, Subway remains fastest-growing concept

April 3, 2014

Entrepreneur's 35th annual Franchise 500 list once again featured numerous restaurant brands, with Subway coming in at No. 3, behind leader Anytime Fitness and…

Ranch dressing's popularity growing at restaurants

April 1, 2014

Ranch flavor is the top ready-to-use dressing flavor shipped to foodservice outlets, reports The NPD Group. According to a news release, Ranch holds double the…

Adoption rates for restaurant loyalty programs lower than other industries

March 31, 2014

Despite an increased focus on loyalty apps and loyalty programs by many big-name restaurant brands in recent months, plenty of opportunities remain in the…

Restaurant category media spend up 5.2 percent in 2013

March 31, 2014

Expenditures for the 10 largest advertising categories grew 1.8 percent in 2013 and reached $88,334.1 million, led by retail. According to a news release from…

February restaurant sales up despite challenging weather

March 31, 2014

Although challenging weather conditions in many parts of the country continued to impact customer traffic in February, the National Restaurant Association's…

Amidst tighter competition, c-store visits decline

March 27, 2014

Although a number of c-stores have enhanced their food offerings to compete with limited-service concepts, a tightened grip on consumer spending and a…

'Social responsibility' important factor for restaurant consumers

March 27, 2014

Consumers want to be more informed of the food they are eating and the way in which an operator or supplier is growing or preparing their food, according to…

'Mobile Evangelist of the Year' Jack Philbin will headline 2014 CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

The self-professed "mobile geek" co-founded Vibes before text messaging was even possible in the U.S.