NRA responds favorably to State of the Union, calls for long-term certainty

January 25, 2012

Topics of job growth, immigration reform and energy efficiency are of particular interest to the restaurant industry.

FATZ enters into partnership with VeggieTales

January 25, 2012

As part of its ongoing re-branding efforts, FATZ is introducing a children's meal program featuring VeggieTales, the children's series of talking vegetables…

NRA touts tourism as key to restaurant jobs growth

January 19, 2012

Mike Gibbons, former National Restaurant Association board chairman, has been named to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Board. The board's new members were…

Starbucks named a top global brand, place to work

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 19, 2012

Based on financial performance and brand strength, Starbucks was listed on Intrabrand's top 100 global brands of 2011. The Seattle-based coffee chain was No.

Manhattan Bagel adds breakfast favorites to menu

January 17, 2012

Manhattan Bagel has added several new breakfast items to its menu, available now for a limited time.

Bill Clinton to address 2012 NRA, Hotel-Motel Show attendees

January 8, 2012

Former president Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the 42nd President of the United States, will address attendees at the 201…

Jamba launches new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies

January 3, 2012

On Jan. 5, 2012, Jamba Juice will launch new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies with a Weight Burner Boost. The new smoothie platform reinforces Jamba's commitment to…

NPD: Global restaurant visits weak in Q3

January 3, 2012

Low consumer confidence and the stressed global economy were reflected in weak foodservice traffic numbers in most countries around the world in the quarter…

Restaurant industry performance at five-month high

December 29, 2011

Driven by positive same-store sales and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

NRA research shows gift cards on more holiday wish lists

December 15, 2011

New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that one in five Americans surveyed plan to give a restaurant gift card as a holiday gift this…

NRA predicts 100 million diners for New Year's weekend

December 14, 2011

The National Restaurant Association estimates that 100 million Americans will celebrate the New Year by going out to a restaurant or bar, or by ordering…

Pizza Hut is Google's most searched restaurant for 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December 14, 2011

Pizza inquiries sweep top three spots.

Famous Dave's opens fast casual restaurant

December 12, 2011

Famous Dave's of America has joined the expanding list of casual dining restaurant chains opening fast casual offshoots.

Consumers not meeting MyPlate standards

December 12, 2011

The nutritionally-balanced quadrants of the USDA’s MyPlate, the new federal dietary guidelines that depict a healthful daily diet, look very different from…

Technomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity

December 11, 2011

While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…

Kids' nutrition, local sourcing top NRA's 2012 trend predictions

December 7, 2011

The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) …

Restaurant Performance Index unchanged in October

December 6, 2011

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood at 100.0 in October, essentially unchanged from September’s level of 100.1.…

Mintel: 5 restaurant industry trends for 2012

December 5, 2011

Competition in the foodservice industry is always intense as restaurant chains are constantly jockeying for business and attention in a crowded marketplace.

Restaurant traffic flat first 9 mos of 2011

December 5, 2011

The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 in a state of optimism after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but the…

Technomic: Takeout adds revenue without compromising dine-in traffic

December 5, 2011

Nearly 60 percent of consumers recently surveyed by Technomic said they purchase takeout once a week or more. These takeout sales don't seem to be…