Tag: fast food
FI Fast Break audio news: April 17, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on soaring cocoa prices and their impact on the global food industry.
FI Fast Break audio news: April 10, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the demise of the open-all-night restaurant in the United States.
Fast-Flation: Fast Food Restaurant Prices Surge, Even as Inflation Wanes
Major fast-food restaurants have raised prices by 60% on average between 2014 and 2024. McDonald’s is the worst offender with average menu prices increasing more than three times the national rate of inflation over the past decade.
FI Fast Break audio news: April 3, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast updates the Avian flu’s recent impact on American agriculture.
Limited-Time Offers Providing Major Appeal
Limited-time offers (LTOs) continue to drum up significant business for restaurants, particularly among fast-food chains, in 2024.
FI Fast Break audio news: March 20, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on fast-food employee pay, America’s favorite pizza toppings, and other trending news.
Fast-Food Kiosks Will be Prevalent by 2025
The annual State of Digital Report by Qu revealed that food kiosks are the top priority this year for QSRs and fast-casual restaurants.
FI Fast Break audio news: March 6, 2024
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Amazon’s newest plans for Whole Foods locations in urban areas.
Chick-fil-A is the Fast-Food Customer Service King
Employees at Chick-fil-A’s 3,000-plus locations “are trained to genuinely care about the customer’s experience,” said Courtney Haywood, a brand manager and the CEO of Courtney Haywood Agency Partners.
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 17, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast recaps the CES 2024 show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and more.
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 10, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on forecasts for a big year for fast-food drive-thrus, particularly in the morning.
FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 15, 2023
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the evolution of self-checkout kiosks and customer service.
California Wage Law: The Dominos Are Poised to Fall
QSR jobs will be in high demand once the law passes as workers try to reduce their dining expenses in lieu of high food costs and an inflationary environment. More importantly, however, California just bolstered the prospects of hundreds of thousands of current and (more importantly) future fast-food workers.
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 4, 2023
This week’s Food Institute news podcast touches on the latest innovations featured at fast-food drive-thrus.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 27, 2023
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast updates the global sugar shortage.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 20, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on unfortunate news for a pair of alt-meat startups.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 13, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on California’s proposal for a $20-per-hour minimum wage for most fast-food workers.
Late-Night Fast Food Making a Comeback
After-bar snackers rejoice! Late night is back. With the resurgence of late-night activities, such as concerts and sporting events as the Covid pandemic eases, people are out and about later and looking to snack – …
FI Fast Break audio news: August 23, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the Midwest heat wave’s potential impact on agriculture.
Top 5 Highest-Grossing U.S. Fast-Food Chains
Average unit volume (AUV) speaks to a chain’s operational efficiency and overall success, indicating the average annual sales that a brand earns per restaurant—a reflection of how consumers feel about the brand itself. These are the top five highest-grossing fast-food chains in the U.S. by AUV.
FI Fast Break audio news: August 16, 2023
The latest FI news podcast touches on Aldi’s big acquisition, which could shake up the grocery category in America.
Americans Avoid Businesses Without a Drive-Thru
No drive-thru? For nearly half of Americans, that’s a deal-breaker. New research shows that 47% of U.S. consumers would simply avoid going to a store that doesn’t have a drive-thru. And twice as many people …
The Grimace Effect – How Marketing & Memes Drive Sales
Audacious, sublime, organic – these are the hallmarks of profit for brands wise enough to be confident in their values and lucky enough to thread the needle between quality-controlled seriousness and edge-of-the-internet frivolity.
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Boosting the Better-for-You Beverage Offer in Foodservice
Better-for-you beverages are booming, but major foodservice players have been slow to diversify their fountain offerings. Can consumer demand for healthier alternatives turn the tides?
Fast Food Tech Evolves
The biggest names in global fast food are adjusting to the new market realities by innovating with cutting-edge technology.
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 11, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the latest in drive-thru technology, for both QSRs and grocers.
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Drone with my Pizza
Retailers can benefit from the cost savings and efficiency of drone delivery, while consumers can benefit from the convenience and accessibility of the evolving delivery method.
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 4, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the reignited chicken sandwich wars at fast-food restaurants.
FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 21, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on Tim Hortons’ unique, new sustainability initiative.
Survey Reveals Four Ways Americans are Cutting Food Costs
Inflation is hitting Americans hard and is causing most to cut back everyday items. A recent survey from Attest proves that food and beverages are not immune to necessary cutbacks. Dr. Lin Carson, CEO of …
Plant-Based QSRs Boosting Consumer Trial
A growing number of plant-based burger chains are cropping up across the country as more younger consumers flock to quick service restaurants
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 7, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the impact inflation is having on quick-service restaurants.
The Next Big Fast-Food Fight: The French Toast Stick Wars
On the foodservice battleground, the chicken sandwich wars are now giving way to … the French Toast Stick Wars. Wendy’s, Burger King, Jack in the Box, and Sonic are all offering French toast sticks now, …
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 1, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the increasing candy bar shortage ahead of the Halloween season.
Will AI Ordering Go Mainstream at Restaurants?
In response to labor shortages, some restaurants are turning to AI-powered bots that answer phones and communicate with customers.