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Survey: QSR customers embrace ordering technology

More than 40 percent of customers would like the option to order meals online

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May 14, 2013

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Wendy's aims to recapture value-conscious consumers

Company to emphasize 99-cent price point in messaging for Right Price Right Size menu...More
May 13, 2013

Article

Restaurants use innovative side dishes to boost checks

Chains and independent restaurants are increasingly using side dishes to entice consumers and increase sales...More
May 13, 2013

Article

The open kitchen: When two become one

Restaurant design expert Foster Frable discusses the emergence of open kitchens in dining rooms...More
May 8, 2013

Article

Low-carb, low-fat foods more popular during warm months

GrubHub finds that consumers order light, fresh menu items more frequently during warmer weather...More
May 2, 2013

Article

Survey: QSR customers embrace ordering technology

More than 40 percent of customers would like the option to order meals online...More
May 1, 2013

Article

McDonald’s ranks as most-visited U.S. business

Subway, Burger King and Starbucks were among 20 most-visited U.S. businesses...More
Apr. 29, 2013

Article

NPD: 'Gluten free' keeps growing

New NPD Group research shows measured increases in the number of consumers avoiding the protein...More
Apr. 29, 2013

Article

Superfoods help restaurants differentiate health fare

Restaurants are increasingly using superfoods to differentiate their healthful menu offerings and generate sales from health-conscious consumers...More
Apr. 18, 2013

Article

Captain D’s aims to attract younger customers

VP of product innovation Jason Henderson discusses grilled menu items meant to appeal to Millennials...More
Apr. 17, 2013

Article

Chick-fil-A menu additions target health-conscious consumers

The new salads and wrap are a departure from the chain's signature fried chicken sandwiches...More

Survey: QSR customers embrace ordering technology

Wendy's aims to recapture value-conscious consumers

Restaurants use innovative side dishes to boost checks

The open kitchen: When two become one

Low-carb, low-fat foods more popular during warm months

Survey: QSR customers embrace ordering technology

McDonald’s ranks as most-visited U.S. business

NPD: 'Gluten free' keeps growing

Superfoods help restaurants differentiate health fare

Captain D’s aims to attract younger customers

Chick-fil-A menu additions target health-conscious consumers

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