November 30, 2012
Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:
read nowNovember 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…
read nowNovember 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…
read nowNovember 27, 2012
Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to…
read nowIntroducing ethnic cuisine combined with more familiar ingredients has made them more accessible to the avearage consumer.
read nowNovember 21, 2012
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International…
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Foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has released its list of 2013 trend predictions. These insights are based on site visits evaluating the…
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Many chains, including Starbucks, Panera and McDonald's, have already begun posting nutritional information on their menus, well ahead of the Affordable Care…
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Contrary to conventional wisdom, the more consumers snack, the healthier their eating behaviors, according to The NPD Group, a market research company. NPD's…
read nowby Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The nearly $100,000 solution should pay for itself in 9 months, according to the chain's CEO.
read nowNovember 7, 2012
According to a new report from market research firm Technomic, restaurant operators are increasingly tasked with making a connection to the influential…
read nowby Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Fast Casual concepts are on the rise as specialty drink innovations, artisan breads and better burgers still trend up.
read nowNovember 2, 2012
Several Chipotle locations are adding craft beer to their menus. The chain has already been serving Mexican and Latin American imports along with more common…
read nowNovember 1, 2012
Famous Dave's of America, the Minneapolis-based, 186-unit full-service barbecue and restaurant concept, is rolling out its first fast casual unit -- Famous…
read nowOctober 31, 2012
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…
read nowOctober 31, 2012
Consumers are increasingly interested in technology amenities when dining out, even though restaurants' incorporation of such amenities is slow.
read nowOctober 29, 2012
While hourly employers have an eye on the presidential election and its potential effects on health care, most are not waiting until after Election Day to make…
read nowOctober 26, 2012
New research shows that social media interaction between a customer and a brand drives immediate and long-term sales increases. The 2012 LoyaltyOne Social…
read nowOctober 25, 2012
The market for gluten-free foods and beverages has continued to grow even faster than anticipated, according to "Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S.,…
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