Taco the Town: Del Taco Tops Consumers’ Best Fast-Food List
Del Taco, a restaurant chain nearing its 60th anniversary, has never been hotter, winning top marks in a recent best fast-food list.
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Chick-fil-A Knocked Off Perch as Best Fast-Food Chain
A new list of consumers’ favorite fast-food chains has a surprise winner. Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A is taking rare criticism of late.
Fast-Food Chains Betting on Bite-Sized Snacks
These days, mini meals have major appeal for Gen Z. QSRs have taken notice, with new offerings like KFC’s Apple Pie Poppers.
FI Fast Break audio news: May 30, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the decline in Americans’ coffee consumption.
Fast-Food Chains’ ‘Wrap Battle’ Has Commenced
A wrap battle is booming in the QSR arena. By remixing preexisting ingredients with build-your-own appeal, major players are producing flavor-drenched “hunger hacks” and fresh affordable snacks that span dayparts.
Mochiko: First Mochi-Crust Pizza
There’s a new variable in the $45.1 billion pizzaverse: an Asian-influenced variety that utilizes a mochi pizza crust.
American Restaurant Chains Thriving in India
While 40% of India’s residents are vegetarian, there’s still a large addressable market open to omnivore cuisine. Plus, much of the country is infatuated with western culture – a fact QSRs are taking note of.
What Will 100% Digital Sales at Fast-Food Chains Look Like?
On a recent earnings call, Yum Brands announced its goal to make 100% of its global system sales digital transactions.
Restaurants Struggling to Secure Chicken Sandwich Supplies
Restaurants are finding it tougher and more expensive to secure supplies of smaller birds, which are typically sourced for chicken sandwiches.
Fast Food Tech Evolves
The biggest names in global fast food are adjusting to the new market realities by innovating with cutting-edge technology.
Smart-Voice Technology: Coming Soon, to a Drive-Thru Near You
In a world of fast-changing consumer demands, the classic fast-food drive-thru window is evolving. From doubling lanes to fully digital menu boards, restaurants have made all kinds of improvements to the drive-thru service. With technology …
QSRs Lamenting ‘Line Balk’ Trend
Much like remote working and zoom conferencing, long waits at the drive-thru line are a pandemic vestige that just won’t go away. And that’s causing line balk among consumers. As COVID-19 took hold in the …
Will Plant-Based Chicken be the Next Big Menu Item?
Editor’s note: The Food Institute has a new Plant-Based Insider newsletter, coming in February! To sign up, click here. Plant-based chicken is taking center stage in 2022. KFC is the latest chain to introduce a …
CASE STUDY: Celebrity-Backed Limited Time Offerings Boost McDonald’s Revenue
One of the most successful limited time offerings (LTOs) over the past year has been McDonald’s “Famous Orders” celebrity collaborations. McDonald’s has been utilizing LTOs to attract consumers for years with items such as the …
UPDATE: QSRs Rethinking Value Meals as Costs Rise
Fast-food chains, such as McDonald’s and KFC, appear to be cutting discounts and pushing more expensive meals post-pandemic. QSRs are cutting back on $5-and-under “value” menu items in favor of $10-$30 meal combinations in order …
FI Investigates: AUTOMATic Innovation in Foodservice
In its latest investigative video, The Food Institute visits a unique New York City restaurant with a “back-to-the-future” business model. The Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is revolutionizing a beloved relic of the past – the automat …
Plant-Based Meat Trend Continues to Grow Among Major Industry Players
Plant-based companies are finding a home in fast-food, as demand for meat-free options grows among consumers. About one-third of consumers said their consumption of various meat alternatives has increased over the past year, according to …
FI Investigates: A High Stakes Game of Chicken
You may have noticed nearly every QSR chain in existence is releasing new, premium chicken sandwiches lately. The Food Institute recently examined these ultra-competitive “chicken sandwich wars” in an in-depth investigative video, featuring interviews with …