Study: Latinos' food purchases driven by family experience

August 1, 2013

A new study called The Multi-Cultural Latino Consumer finds that though Latinos are far from homogenous, diverse segments overall stay true to significant…

Restaurant operators remain optimistic about sales growth

July 31, 2013

As a result of positive sales and traffic and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…

U.S. restaurant count up 0.5 percent over last year

July 31, 2013

There were 3,045 more restaurants in the U.S. in Spring 2013 than there were in Spring 2012, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…

Technomic: Is 'made-to-order pizza 'the next 'better burger?'

July 30, 2013

The fast casual segment has already launched numerous winning concepts, from the so-called "better burger" chains to build-your-own salad restaurants. And…

7 ways to keep, and serve, Millennial customers

Customer service must evolve from being Baby Boomer-specific to Millennial-centric.

Zaxby's ranked as fast casual's 'most craveable restaurant'

July 29, 2013

Zaxby's is "the most craveable" fast casual restaurant in America, according to a recent study published by Technomic, a market research firm specializing in…

Report: Pork market expected to improve

July 26, 2013

Rabobank has published a new report on the global pork industry, forecasting an improved market, but later and with lower prices than previously expected.

Cravings, customization driving higher burger consumption

July 26, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, consumers are eating burgers more often than ever before.

Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31

July 26, 2013

CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.

NRA member testifies before Congress over Health Care Law challenges

July 23, 2013

Testifying on behalf of the National Restaurant Association today, Jamie Richardson of White Castle System Inc. called on Congress to address challenges facing…

Mexican concepts still heating up fast casual

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Calexico owner predicts the trend of the 'artisanal chain' is spreading to all sectors in fast casual; Mexican food is no exception.

Gluten-free is no longer 'taste-free'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free adoption had to jump the availability and affordability hurdles, and most recently figured out flavor.

Marketing 101: Why emotion is better than promotion

To build loyalty and connect with today's consumers promotion has to be built around a system of beliefs and values.

Report: Franchise industry job creation jumps by nearly 9K in June

July 18, 2013

According to the ADP National Franchise Report, the franchising industry added 27,910 jobs in June, well above the 19,160 jobs created in May. This report from…

Survey: Majority of U.S. travelers dine out 10-plus times on vacation

July 18, 2013

Travel website TripAdvisor has released results from its dining out survey of more than 1,600 U.S. respondents, revealing that more than half (52 percent) eat…

GrubHub reports growth in Pakistani, African and Halal cuisine

July 17, 2013

GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, has released new data that reveals year-over-year growth in nontraditional ethnic cuisine orders.

Report: Restaurants expected to lose market share to retail meals

July 16, 2013

Home meal replacements or prepared foods from supermarkets, drug stores and other retail outlets will continue to capture share of the meal/snacks market by…

Commentary: 4 tips for designing seasonal menus

Restaurants must feature menus that display what Mother Nature has to offer all year long.

Report: June restaurant sales flat

July 12, 2013

Black Box Intelligence and People Report released the Restaurant Industry Snapshot for June this week, reporting flat sales during the month, after three…

'Fancy' dining offers clues about next big menu trends (Commentary)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Will grains, seeds and kale pops show up on chain menus? Possibly.