Research group lists mini meals as a top 2013 trend

December 27, 2012

The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research group, has released its second annual forecast of health-related trends that consumers are expected…

Chinese consumers warming up to coffee trend

December 21, 2012

New research from Mintel unveils an increase in café culture in the China market, which has provided an impetus for coffee retails to plan expansions there.

Franchisees cautious about growth until tax policies solidified

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Franchise leaders believe the sector would be growing faster if Washington D.C. addressed the uncertainties of tax policies and other regulations.

Commentary: Rising consumer interest in food makes 2013 look prosperous

December 20, 2012

People will find ways to discuss, experiment and dabble in the world of food, no matter what their financial situation.

China's restaurant visits up by double digits in Q3

December 20, 2012

The NPD Group just released its third quarter global restaurant industry report, which reflects each's geography's economy. For example, during Q3, China…

Restaurants score high on list of top franchises

December 18, 2012

The results of this year's list show that franchising is on the upswing after several tough years.

Dinner daypart traffic down across restaurant segments

December 18, 2012

A promising start to 2012 for U.S. restaurant traffic was followed by slow spring and summer quarters. The result is a lackluster, yet stable industry…

Cheers: NRA, Technomic partner to share latest trends in alcohol

December 18, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has partnered with Technomic to provide restaurant operators with information about how they can add adult beverages to…

Quick-service brands score high for value perception

December 18, 2012

A new study from HuffPost Food and YouGov BrandIndex showcases consumers' perception of American restaurant chains (130 brands were included). The polling data…

Survey: CFOs expect growth, technology investments in 2013

December 17, 2012

A majority of the 200 U.S.-based chief financial officers and senior finance executives surveyed said they plan to invest in their companies to drive growth in…

FastCasual's hot list: 8 predictions for 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile initiatives and competition from other segments will pick up in the New Year.

Millennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends

December 11, 2012

Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…

Restaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013

December 10, 2012

While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…

3 trends that shaped fast casual in 2012

Government regulations, a commitment to healthier menus and a new focus on beverages topped the list of 2012's most important trends.

Technomic outlines restaurant visit drivers

December 5, 2012

Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions.

NRA releases 2013 culinary forecast

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The top trends of 2012 will carry into the new year.

Restaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales

November 30, 2012

Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…

Technomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013

November 30, 2012

Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:

Menu trend to watch for in 2013: Eggs

November 28, 2012

The American Egg Board and NPD Group predicted the top egg trends for 2013, including a continued growth in egg supply at quick-service restaurants, buoyed by…

Burke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs

November 27, 2012

The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free…