May 18, 2013

Lori Zanteson

Superfoods like whole grains and oatmeal offer healthy menu alternative.
The Other Side of Super
May 2013

Whole grains, nuts, and seeds offer a superfood punch to ordinary menus.
Hannah's Bretzel uses a range of sustainable tools to improve its business.
Good to Be Green

Operators slow to warm to sustainable strategies.
HuHot Mongolian Grill's entertainment model secures profits for franchisees.
The Profit is Right

Report shows food franchises have better profitability than other franchise categories.
The Little Restaurant That Could

Localita & The Badasserie may be tucked into the Fashion District of Downtown Los Angeles, and might even be the smallest quick serve in the world (Guinness is looking into it). But the four-week-old, 80-square-foot hole in the wall is quickly proving that even an eco-conscious...

‘Inspired’ Operators Turn to Pork

Just one year into the National Pork Board’s “Be Inspired” campaign, chefs and operators have taken the challenge to heart and debuted innovative pork offerings throughout the foodservice industry.

The culinary ingenuity was showcased at this year’s Pork Summit,...

Auntie Anne's Named No. 1 Food Franchise

According to a new report released by Franchise Business Review, Auntie Anne’s is No. 1 on the “Top 30 Food Franchises” list. One executive at Auntie Anne’s says an intense focus on supporting the people of the brand helps sustain strong satisfaction levels.

Qdoba, the Power of Choice

On the heels of its “Naked” ordering option (menu items without a tortilla), expanded Kids Meal menu, and last year’s Craft 2 menu, Qdoba has raised its innovation bar higher this summer. The Denver-based Mexican chain recently announced that it is expanding its healthy options...

This is How You Feed the Navy
May 2011

The military may not immediately come to mind as a go-to foodservice resource, but closer inspection suggests some eye-opening and revealing connections. QSR recently had the privilege of touring the galley of the USS Jefferson City, a Navy submarine home-ported in San Diego. This...

2011 Chef’s Survey
April 2011

Each year QSR surveys the best and the brightest culinary professionals in the industry to find out what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to your menu. The exclusive annual Chef Survey, unveils innovative menu items that reflect the year’s newest and most exciting...

Larry King ‘Brooklynizes’ Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills rolled out the red carpet for the March 17 grand-opening event of the West Coast’s first Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. store. The Boca Raton, Florida–based quick serve received a celebrity’s welcome not only for its proprietary equipment that re-creates...