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Starbucks Twice as Good as McDonald’s in Media Impact

Media measurement technology firm General Sentiment released its newest brand analysis, the Fall 2010 Fast Food Industry Report. The report highlights the brands that made the most significant media impact online between September and November. Despite declining nearly 20 percent since the summer, Starbucks still topped General Sentiment’s Impact Value rankings, more than doubling the […]

Of All the Fries, Customers Choose McDonald’s

Whether you call them French fries, chips, or frites, whether they come thick-cut, crinkled, straight, or curly, fries are a staple of the American diet, most notably at quick-serve restaurants.  The taste of McDonald's French fries has played a critical role in the chain's success. Fries are more profitable than hamburgers. The secret to McDonald’s […]

Holiday Shoppers Give Big to Causes and Charities

‘Tis the season for giving back, and companies should be prepared to lead the charge. Nearly nine in 10 consumers (89 percent) want companies to support causes this holiday season, and 78 percent want to be personally engaged in these efforts. Getting a jump on their shopping, half (49 percent) of Americans say they have […]

What, Where, and How Teens and Kids Prefer to Eat

Although it is increasingly clear that kids influence meal purchases, what isn’t so well-known is where, what, how, and when youths and teens want to eat. A new survey of youngsters ages five to 15 reveals that kids’ favorite places to eat are home, quick-service restaurants, and school. According to research conducted by Chicago-based Y-Pulse […]

Generation Now!

Look out quick serves: Generation Y, aka the Millennial Generation, is coming on strong. From third-graders to grownups pushing 30, they want it their way from Burger King and every other industry player. The smart restaurants will make sure to comply, because the Millennials number 92 million, making them the largest generation in the country. […]