SNAP launches social media-based loyalty program

February 9, 2011

Social Network Appreciation Platform (SNAP) has launched a Web-based platform that integrates traditional in-store loyalty programs with popular social media…

NPD: Consumers want quality, not low-cal

February 8, 2011

The NPD Group has released its latest foodservice market research report, “Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Out to Eat.” The report found that…

Retailers stepping it up against restaurants

February 8, 2011

Restaurants may want to watch their backs. According to a new survey by Technomic, more consumers are sourcing prepared meals from a wider range of retail…

Restaurants continue efforts to reduce sodium

The American Heart Association has claimed Americans eat too much sodium and is asking restaurants to reduce sodium in their recipes.

Be allergy aware: A quick guide to the most common food allergies

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Eight foods are responsible for 90% of food allergic reactions. I've assembled this guide to help you (and your kitchen) be on the lookout for a food allergy.

Buffalo Wild Wings opens electric vehicle charging station

February 3, 2011

Sunshine Restaurant Corp, the Central Florida developer of Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants/sports bars, joined Progress Energy Florida and NovaCharge Thursday…

Will Google Offers help or hurt restaurant sales?

Some experts are apprehensive about the new program’s fit for restaurants and believe the concept may even lower a brand's value.  

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve

January 30, 2011

According to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI), restaurant operators have become a bit bullish about the direction of…

Create low calorie dishes with these 12 tips

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

As we continue into 2011 there seems to be a stronger theme of healthy eating. Is all the attention being stirred up by Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign?

Mintel: A quarter of Americans will spend less dining out in '11

January 27, 2011

A study conducted by foodservice research company Mintel shows that consumers may not be fully out of the proverbial woods from the Great Recession.

Study reveals sales jumps from incentivized programs

January 27, 2011

In 2010, restaurant goers signficantly increased the amounts of food and drink they purchased when incentivized through gift cards, comp cards, and loyalty…

Whole grains at play in the realm of health and wellness

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Trends are often born with dual personalities. It is not that they are two sides of the same coin – they don't typically oppose each other like Jekyll and…

Post spill: Consumers still apprehensive about seafood

January 26, 2011

Last summer's oil spill that dumped an estimated 200 million gallons into the Gulf of Mexico still has lingering effects on consumers' eating behavior. A new…

Wingstop ready to tackle Super Bowl Sunday

January 25, 2011

Wingstop will stock up on staff and supplies for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6, as the chain prepares for its busiest day of the year.

U.S. restaurant count down; chains stable

January 24, 2011

The number of U.S. restaurants declined by 1 percent in 2010, according to market research company The NPD Group. This translates to a loss of 5,551 total…

RedBrick Pizza goes gluten-free

January 20, 2011

Continuing on its quest to create a healthier experience for guests, RedBrick Pizza has introduced a new gluten-free pizza crust especially for wheat sensitive…

Firehouse Subs CEO: Are there too many restaurants?

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Are there too many restaurants?

Consumers to alter budgets amid rising gas, food costs

January 18, 2011

As food companies and restaurant operators make hard fought attempts to keep from raising prices, U.S. consumers are bracing to pay more for their food in…

Starbucks takes mobile payments national

January 18, 2011

Starbucks Corp. has announced the launch of mobile payment in all U.S. company-operated stores. The launch allows customers to pay for in-store purchases with…