While restaurant chains like McDonald’s have had notable swings and misses regarding AI, business leaders insist the technology offers invaluable uses to food companies, aiding personalized offers, sales forecasting, and more.
The so-called fast-food “value wars” are ramping up. First McDonald’s and Taco Bell tried to undercut each other; now Sonic’s $1.99 meal has taken things to another level.
U.S. consumers love fast food and those who follow a plant-forward diet are no exception. Which quick service restaurants (QSRs) are plant-based consumers seeking out this year?
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the decline in Americans’ coffee consumption.
All of a sudden, $5 value meals are everywhere, from fast-food chains to major retailers. Industry insiders say the deals are simply a short-term solution, however.
Join The Food Institute at NRA’s 2024 Restaurant Show as we investigate the innovations of Raydiant, a company that provides digital tools for Restaurants. From digital menu boards to point-of-sale integration and even AI-triggered promotional …
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Target’s plans to reduce prices on several items this summer.
According to a new survey from Lending Tree, a staggering 80% of consumers now consider fast food a luxury because it’s so expensive.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on Kraft Heinz’s possible sale of the Oscar Mayer brand.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on Gen Z’s mounting credit card debt, Gen Alpha’s love of cooking, and more.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on a very unique new collection of products from the Dunkin’ chain.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the potential impact of a TikTok ban on the food and beverage industry.
Yelp has released its first-ever list of the 50 fastest-growing brands in the U.S. Restaurant chains dominate the top ten, half of which are “challenger brands” – businesses that are not market leaders but aim to compete by disrupting their industries.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on soaring cocoa prices and their impact on the global food industry.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the demise of the open-all-night restaurant in the United States.
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.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast updates the Avian flu’s recent impact on American agriculture.
Limited-time offers (LTOs) continue to drum up significant business for restaurants, particularly among fast-food chains, in 2024.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on fast-food employee pay, America’s favorite pizza toppings, and other trending news.
The annual State of Digital Report by Qu revealed that food kiosks are the top priority this year for QSRs and fast-casual restaurants.
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Amazon’s newest plans for Whole Foods locations in urban areas.
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.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast recaps the CES 2024 show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and more.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on forecasts for a big year for fast-food drive-thrus, particularly in the morning.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the evolution of self-checkout kiosks and customer service.
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.
This week’s Food Institute news podcast touches on the latest innovations featured at fast-food drive-thrus.
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast updates the global sugar shortage.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on unfortunate news for a pair of alt-meat startups.
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on California’s proposal for a $20-per-hour minimum wage for most fast-food workers.
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 – …
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the Midwest heat wave’s potential impact on agriculture.
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.
The latest FI news podcast touches on Aldi’s big acquisition, which could shake up the grocery category in America.
