Subway Pivots as it Seeks to Get Back on Track
Subway recently scrapped its latest ambitious 6-inch Meal Deal after it failed to meet expectations. Is the company’s latest expansion strategy enough to give it solid footing?
Tag: QSR
Cava’s Secret Sauce: The QSR Is So Hot Right Now
The latest financial data shows Cava is enjoying tremendous success, outpacing the fast-casual dining segment and sustaining jaw-dropping growth. Some of this success is likely thanks to its Gen Z engagement strategy.
Fast-Food Customers Fed Up, Threatening Brand Reputation
In an era of heightened consumer feedback, CEO John Mazur feels managing a brand’s reputation requires constant vigilance. Recent QSR reputation rankings highlight the importance of listening and authentic engagement.
Timing and Loyalty Mitigate Impact of McDonald’s Outbreak
McDonald’s recent food safety issue linked to tainted onions has had a muted impact on its stock and consumer response, as confidence remains strong due to the chain’s history and quick corrective actions.
Has Mike Tyson Bitten Off More Than He Can Chew with Mr. Charlie’s?
Mike Tyson is investing in a QSR chain dubbed the “vegan McDonald’s.” However, the rapidly expanding brand has locations in California, where the recent minimum wage increase played a major role in the demise of Kevin Hart’s similar concept last month.
The Lunch Line: What’s Driving Higher Costs at QSRs?
Data from the Toast digital restaurant platform show eating out at quick-service restaurants (QSRs) for lunch in the second quarter got more expensive, with prices up more than 4% from last year. And though hourly …
Top 4 Value Meals of 2024
Fast food used to be enticing because it offered comfort food at cheap prices. Today, that’s not necessarily the case. Inflation has hit every industry – with restaurant chains being no exception. As a result, …
CEO of Chipotle Departs to Assume Leadership of Starbucks
Tuesday brought big business news, as Chipotle announced that its chairman and CEO, Brian Niccol, had accepted a similar post at Starbucks.
FI News Review (August 2, 2024) – The Ins and Outs of AI Drive Thru Chatbots
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.
How Raydiant Provides Digital Solutions for Restaurants
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 …
Opinion: Automation Serving up Invaluable Efficiency for Restaurants
Restaurant automation reduces service time, increases consistency, and eliminates labor from the restaurants that use it.
Best Ways to Innovate in Fast Food
FI News Review (April 19, 2024) – Why Fast Food Chains Are at a Crossroads
Column: Loyalty Apps Becoming a Boon for Fast-Food Restaurants
One great benefit of loyalty programs is that they help businesses, like restaurant chains, build a relationship with a customer. To inspire consumers to join your program you can use price or other incentives.
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: Jan. 24, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on a potential revival for virtual restaurant brands and ghost kitchens.
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. 8, 2023
The latest Fast Break Food Institute news podcast touches on the notable dip in grocery-store coffee sales of late.
FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 1, 2023
The latest Fast Break Food Institute news podcast touches on “The Ozempic Effect” on the food and beverage industry.
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 25, 2023
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the growing popularity of food halls in an around American malls.
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 18, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the push for $25 per hour among employees at a major U.S. restaurant chain.
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 11, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the promising outlook for alternative seafood through 2030.
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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.
How the Pandemic Reshaped Restaurant Real Estate
There has been a sizable population shift to America’s Sun Belt as well as its suburbs and rural areas in recent years. That fact has reshaped the nation’s commercial real estate, experts say.
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.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 6, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the growing prevalence of food allergies among American youths.
FI Fast Break audio news: August 30, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on big changes in the seafood industry around the world of late.
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.
Starbucks Has Big Plans for Smalltown America
Starbucks appears poised to overtake Subway as America’s most prolific QSR. Smalltown locations could be key in helping the coffee chain reach its goals.
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.
QR Codes: ReliQ or Revolutionary?
How, and why, should some businesses do away with table- or barside QR codes, and what should be expected from both business and consumer? The QR Qonundrum doesn’t have to be an all-in or all-out decision, however – a hybrid approach, using lessons from the business side of the pandemic and the consumer side of hospitality, may be a viable way forward for businesses large and small.