Bakery cafe category expected to grow over next 5 years

October 9, 2013

The Bakery Cafe industry is heating up as consumers warm to the idea of moderately priced, high-quality menu offerings, accrding to a new report from…

Report: Desserts making a comeback

October 4, 2013

The definition of dessert is broadening to include snack options inbetween meals, a trend which has led to the increase in dessert consumption. According to…

Despite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading

October 1, 2013

Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…

Retail prepared foods cannibalizing QSR lunch visits

September 27, 2013

Restaurants compete most heavily with retail stores for prepared food orders during the dinner and snacking dayparts, but the strongest visit growth for retail…

Study: Americans spend nearly $1,000 annually to lunch out

September 26, 2013

A new survey by Visa reveals that Americans dine out for lunch about twice a week, spending an average of $10 per outing, or $936 a year.

Canadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent

September 26, 2013

The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…

Infographic: 'This Mobile Life'

Smartphones have become the technology of choice for consumers searching for, ordering from and connecting with restaurants.

Forecast calls for big jump in seasonal hiring

September 23, 2013

According to the sixth-annual survey commissioned by Snagajob, more holiday seasonal jobs should be available this year compared to last year.

Consumers rank most-trusted restaurant review sites

September 19, 2013

According to a new study from Maritz Research, one in four consumers believe the information available on restaurant ratings sites is unfair, and many have…

Franchisee optimism dampened by regulations, healthcare costs

September 18, 2013

The International Franchise Association has released results from the 3rd Quarter Franchise Forecast for 2013 and Annual Franchise Business Leader Survey. They…

Customization leading to fast casual growth, access to capital

September 17, 2013

Customization has been key to the success of fast casual restaurants, according to a report, "2013 Restaurant Sector Update," that found that large and middle…

Limited-service restaurants driving foodservice disposables growth

September 17, 2013

U.S. demand for foodservice disposables is expected to approach $20 billion in 2017, according to www.rnrmarketresearch.com. Growth will be driven by…

Restaurant traffic slightly up in Q2

September 17, 2013

U.S. restaurant traffic increased by 1 percent in the second calendar quarter of 2013, compared to same quarter last year, while consumer spending, driven…

Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.

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…