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- McDonald's just reported its best sales quarter in more than five years, $90 million more than experts predicted. t.co/BOHqy4USvr
- Franchising’s ambassador, @RobertCresanti from @Franchising411, says the industry has nothing but sunny skies ahead t.co/F5Ih2ZsbHO
- Counter-service restaurants add gourmet retail experiences in a bid to be more things to more people.… t.co/uEumV5recO
- There was a time when restaurants were restaurants and stores were stores. That time is over. t.co/6ucjJnGq7W
- Sometimes a business succession plan isn't the easiest conversation to have but it's a critical one for restaurants. t.co/y3XcLeyczo
- Fast casual Urban Plates can see itself having 70–80 restaurants in the next five years. @UrbanPlates t.co/4esdeC84Sb
- RT @hassenmerzouk: Thanks @QSRmagazine for the story! Glad to see @Gebni_NYC's DP technology featured alongside our awesome partners at Al…
- RT @PeopleReport: What Healthcare Changes Could Mean for Restaurants t.co/BRRIejGnVn @QSRmagazine t.co/WQ4qBzyMJZ
- Leaders from @erbertgerberts, @ToppersPizza, and @Salsaritas talk about how quick serves can stand out. t.co/c6IuBqjJ49
- Amazon's purported merger with Whole Foods will put added pressure on restaurants to differentiate themselves. t.co/c6IuBqjJ49
Industry News
McDonald’s beat Wall Street expectations in its second-quarter performance, posting a 3.9 percent U.S. comparable sales increase thanks to beverage value promotion and the launch of its Signature Crafted premium sandwich platform.
The brand’s system-wide sales increased 8 percent and revenue came...
Industry News
Domino’s surge to the top of the domestic pizza mountain continued Tuesday as the sizzling brand crushed Wall Street expectations yet again, this time delivering domestic same-store sales gains of 9.5 percent—the brand’s 25th consecutive quarter of positive momentum.
Domino’s second-quarter results...
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The U.S. Department of Labor is on the verge of handing restaurants a major victory. The DOL plans to propose a full rescission of the controversial tip-pooling restrictions put into effect by the Obama administration in 2011.
The restrictions identified tips as the property of employees, making it...
Franchising
Franchising has been the quick-service restaurant industry’s best friend. The major national chains that have served America for generations—McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Subway—all franchise at least 85 percent of their units. As a whole, the quick-service industry is by far the...
Consumer Trends
There was a time when restaurants were restaurants and stores were stores. That time, though, may be screeching to a halt.
In an age when food-infatuated millennials want exactly what they want precisely when they want it, the restaurant world is adjusting with brands that are part gourmet...
Design
Consider it Subway's new duds to the biggest party in foodservice. On Monday, the chain with 45,000-plus units globally unveiled what it's labeling the most extensive launch in company history: a massive brand evolution that affects everything from pictures and colors to function and form. The...
Emerging Concepts
Urban Plates didn’t necessarily start with a new idea, but rather with extensive research.
After about two years analyzing some of the new and established fast casuals—along with prepared-food formats seen increasingly in retail—the founders decided to merge it all together in one concept.
Since...
Outside Insights
The quick-service restaurant industry involves a rapid pace of business for the owner or franchisee. Accordingly, such individuals often neglect to plan for the future. It is important, however, to slow down and consider what would happen if the owner or franchisee became incapacitated or passed...
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Pizza Hut has reached the 25th year of its Harvest program and surpassed 100 million pounds of food donated to feed those in need.
Created through partnerships with community-based hunger relief organizations and an effort to reduce Pizza Hut’s food waste, Harvest benefits 2,500...
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SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt, a leading frozen yogurt chain, has recently launched a partnership with the world famous Dole Packaged Foods to showcase Dole Whip as the newest addition to its tasty line-up of frozen dessert treats.
sweetFrog’s CEO, Patrick Galleher, says Dole Whip is a natural...
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Just in time for summer, Uncle Maddio's Pizza is adding a Strawberry Summer Salad to the menu starting on Monday. The salad is a limited time offer and will be available at all Uncle Maddio’s locations through the end of summer.
The new salad includes candied walnuts, goat cheese, fresh...
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Last year Leah Pritchett lost her dragster when her team owner retired. Through a relentless persistence to remain in the top 10 of points earners, she found a way to continue to compete and caught the eye of Papa John’s.
“When I met Leah I admired her hard work and determination from the...
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Naranga, LLC, the second-largest provider of franchise operations software, announced the appointment of Mark Montini, CFE, as chief executive officer. Tariq Farid, the founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements and Naranga, will transition his role as Naranga's CEO to serve as Chairman of Naranga’s...
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With a vision of increasing brand awareness for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in the South Florida marketplace—and the confidence that they offered some of the best burgers, hot dogs, custard and fries in the category—franchisee Cash Shelton set out to take his delicious food on the...
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What is handmade from fresh, buttery-tasting dough and baked to a golden-brown perfection? Domino’s Bread Twists—Domino’s newest side item, which makes the perfect complement to any pizza.
Bread Twists come in three flavors: Parmesan, Garlic or Cinnamon. Domino’s Parmesan Bread Twists are...
Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert
When you hear the phrase “traditional American cuisine,” what are the first foods that come to mind?
If you’re from New England, you may conjure up an image of a plate of baked cod or a boiled lobster. If you hail from the Midwest, your idea of traditional American food might be a ribeye...
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For many chains—big and small—growth can be a double-edged sword. A small, regional brand might have plenty of room to grow, but may also lack strong brand recognition beyond its home turf.
When you hear the phrase “traditional American cuisine,” what are the first foods that come to mind?If you’re from New England, you may conjure up an image of a plate of baked cod or a boiled lobster.
For those limited-service brands that don’t yet have mobile ordering, consider three words of advice from Nike: Just do it.Within the next three years, every quick serve with any kind of regional or national footprint will have mobile ordering system-wide, says Russell Zack, senior vice president of
Food halls are taking the nation’s cities by storm, providing locals with a central location for dozens of innovative concepts.
An ongoing challenge for many a restaurant is maintaining a steady stream of foot traffic and meal orders, especially when any number of uncontrollable factors—bad weather, nearby construction, traffic jams, and more—has the potential to derail what could be a lucrative business day.To protect again
Today’s fast-casual industry is at the leading edge of breakfast innovation.
Enterprise systems are more advanced than ever. Not only do they provide vital business information, but they can also make maintaining a consistent menu database across the brand easier than it’s ever been.
For years, Pita Pit worked to educate customers about the nutritional value of its various pita fillings and toppings.
There was a time when kids’ meals were for kids.
Many restaurateurs are ready to feel the warm spring breeze, as it means diners will rid themselves of their cabin fevers and begin eating out again. But restaurateurs and their guests are not the only ones who are excited—pests are too.