May 24, 2012

Sam Oches

Sam Oches is QSR’s associate editor.

Ben & Jerry's offers Bonnaroo Buzz ice cream at the annual music festival.

The Buzz About Bonnaroo

May 2012

Ben & Jerry’s discovered that a good sponsorship partner is one that jibes with your brand personality.

School lunches must be fast and healthy, something fast food can help with.

School’s in Session for Quick Serves

March 2012

K–12 schools offer companies another opportunity to show critics they’re serious about improving childhood nutrition.

Groupon executives celebrate the company's IPO launch.

Will the Groupon Bubble Ever Pop?

February 2012

Their time on top may be temporary, but experts say they’ve changed consumer buying permanently.

The Foreign Exchange

February 2012

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law by President Obama just more than a year ago, but companies that import foods from other countries still must work hard to ensure their supply systems are in top shape to stop contaminations...

Who is Sardar Biglari?

January 2012

When Sardar Biglari moved with his family to the U.S. in 1984, Steak ‘n Shake was already a verified favorite on the quick-serve scene. In fact, the tried-and-true Midwestern chain was celebrating its 50th anniversary the year Biglari immigrated to San Antonio from Iran.

Today, 28...

Be Prepared

November 2011

In late August, Hurricane Irene was churning in the Atlantic Ocean. Having already pummeled Puerto Rico, the powerful storm turned toward the U.S. East Coast, threatening much of the Mid-Atlantic region and keeping meteorologists guessing as to where exactly it might make landfall.

But...

QSR Drive-Thru Performance Study

October 2011

It’s true that different brands excel at different things, be it in the area of nutritional offerings, customer service, or speed.

It’s true, too, with drive-thru service; some brands perform better than the rest. And this year the QSR Drive-Thru Performance Study focuses on...

Arby’s Revamps Kids’ Meals

Arby’s announced in an exclusive interview with QSR that it is unveiling a new, healthier kids’ meal strategy and leveraging it to raise money to fight childhood hunger.

On Monday, the Atlanta-based company will debut two new kids’ meal entrees and replace fries...

5 Restaurant Tips from Google

September 2011

Facebook may be the online hub that dominates headlines and most of consumers’ personal time, but there’s no denying that Google remains the king of the Internet and the No. 1 website in the world.

So when Google speaks, people should listen—and speak Google did, to ...

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August 2011

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August 2011

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