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.

5 ways technology is transforming dining experiences in the UK

September 11, 2013

PaymentSense, a United Kingdom-based card payment and EPoS provider, has compiled a list of some of the ways technology is being used to keep restaurant…

Download free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'

September 11, 2013

Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this webinar — "5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual More Than…

Will the falafel be fast casual's next big thing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Arianne and Scott Bennett say consumers will embrace unique food if presented to them correctly.

Report analyzing fast food industry now available

September 9, 2013

Packaged Facts has released its latest analysis of the fast food restaurant industry, focusing on the quick-service, fast casual, and snack and beverage…

Restaurant sales, traffic soften in July

September 3, 2013

As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators' dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Japan's economic recovery leading to more restaurant visits, spending

August 28, 2013

Japan's economic recovery after a downturn in the last quarter of 2012, has spurred an increase in restaurant visits and spending greater than any other global…

Why Firehouse, Jason's Deli rely on customer analytics

It's important to understand who your customers are, so you can better evaluate how to get close to them.

Growth of fast casual chains increase by 7%

August 26, 2013

Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo., is the U.S. metro area with the most fast casual chain units per resident, according to the latest restaurant census conducted by…

Why measuring social media is key to growing fast casual pizza brands

Pizza brands should turn to social intelligence to examine their brand reputation and operational performance by location.

Analysts report above-average meat and dairy prices

August 23, 2013

Analysts with Great American Group Inc. have reported that pricing for meats and dairy products remains higher than average. The trend reflects the continued…

Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.

Study: Deal-seeking behavior has become ingrained

August 22, 2013

Recent research from Technomic shows that Internet deal sites have become a common go-to for consumers, who are looking to stretch every dollar. But when it…

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show set for September

August 21, 2013

The 42nd Annual Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is set for Sept. 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and will feature the…

Technomic: Cravings, value and better burgers driving burger consumption in Canada

August 20, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, the overwhelming majority of Canadian consumers (89 percent) eat burgers once a month or more often — and cravings…

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…

Study: Food truck business poaching QSR visits in some markets

August 19, 2013

Since food trucks began appearing on city street corners, their perceivable threat to brick-and-mortar restaurant has been debated. Now, a recent survey…

Report: Restaurant salaries, benefits looking brighter

August 16, 2013

People Report has released the 2013 Corporate Compensation and Benefits Survey, which answered these questions: Are restaurant employees' compensation and…

Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo ready to kick off

August 16, 2013

Thousands of restaurant and foodservice industry professionals are expected to attend the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo at the Los Angeles…

Franchising index hits highest growth level since recession

August 15, 2013

The International Franchise Association's latest Franchise Business Index shows that the industry is at its strongest level since November 2007, prior to the…