Fast casual segment rises above competition

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A new study conducted by market research firm Technomic has found that sales at the top 150 fast casual chains grew 8.4 percent in 2011. In comparison, 201…

Study: American dining out habits changing

May 16, 2012

A recent study by Harris Interactive measured how much Americans are dining out to gauge whether or not economic recovery is occurring.

Blurring of the lines between QSR and Fast Casual

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, Food IQ 

Mobile: What your customers are using

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Panel discusses trends in the table and delivery service spaces as they apply to restaurant strategies.

Report: Restaurant sales up slightly in April

May 13, 2012

Following two months of disappointing declines, industry performance improved slightly in April as same-store sales returned to positive territory while guest…

Value Menu: The top 12 benefits of digital menu boards [Infographic]

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

We surveyed QSR and fast casual operators to learn the top benefits of digital menu boards. We turned the results into this cool infographic.

NRA Show 2012: A display of industry growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Social media, mobile and point-of-sale trends have evolved.

Study: Millennials want emotional connections with brands

May 11, 2012

A new study by Technomic unveils what millennials (ages 19-34) look for in their dining experiences.

Study: Online marketing helps restaurants personalize offers

May 9, 2012

Restaurants use online and email marketing to provide consumers the personalized offers they prefer, according to new research by the National Restaurant…

Caribou Coffee launches new sparkling teas and juice

May 2, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of six new sparkling teas and juices made with premium, all-natural ingredients. Exclusive to…

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - Part II

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Researchers have found no consistent relationship between participants' driving distance to QSR joints and their weight over a 30-year span

Burger 21 goes gluten-free

May 1, 2012

Burger 21, a concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., kicks off Celiac Awareness Month by introducing a gluten-free menu in…

Market Force study shows companies wield social media influence

April 30, 2012

Social media posts by businesses influence consumers’ buying decisions as much as their friends’ posts do, according to a new study from Market Force…

Restaurant industry turns in strongest post-recession quarter

April 30, 2012

Driven by solid same-store sales and traffic results and an increasingly bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

Organic industry grew nearly 10 percent in 2011

April 26, 2012

The U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales.

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - part I

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

A study found that only 8 to 12 percent of gluten-free consumers said they bought gluten-free products because they or a member of their household has celiac…

Starbucks listed on EPA's Top 50 green organizations

April 24, 2012

Starbucks (No. 8) is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership organizations voluntarily…

If it's Monday, this must be meatless

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While diners can see some personal benefits — like weight loss — from a Meatless Monday regime, restaurants can see some real bottom-line benefits.

Healthy beverage evolution: Have we come full circle?

How American consumers are once again searching for healthier beverage options.

Franchise lending on a steady upswing

April 17, 2012

Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise…