QSRs

4 in 10 Consumers Shift to Lower-Priced Restaurants

4 in 10 Consumers Shift to Lower-Priced Restaurants
4 in 10 Consumers Shift to Lower-Priced Restaurants
September 12, 2022  |  Economy

As food prices continue to rise, restaurants known for their value offerings have the opportunity to gain share of stomach from their pricier competitors. Get...

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Restaurant Industry Dining out on College Students’ Changing Habits
Restaurant Industry Dining out on College Students’ Changing Habits
September 05, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As students return to college campuses this fall, food service businesses are finding that their dining habits are finally beginning to look more like they...

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Culinary School Enrollment Falls Amid Restaurants’ Hiring Challenges
Culinary School Enrollment Falls Amid Restaurants’ Hiring Challenges
September 01, 2022  |  Economy

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California QSRs Push Back Against Wage Bill
California QSRs Push Back Against Wage Bill
August 31, 2022  |  Regulation

California’s fast food restaurants are pushing back against a bill that passed in the state Senate Monday (Aug. 29), mandating new standards for fast food...

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Panera Tests Voice AI as QSRs Automate to Meet Drive-Thru Demand
Panera Tests Voice AI as QSRs Automate to Meet Drive-Thru Demand
August 29, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Fast-casual brand Panera Bread, which has more than 2,100 bakery-cafes in the United States and Canada, is testing artificial intelligence (AI) voice ordering technology at...

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As Prices Rise, Restaurants Reevaluate Free Food Loyalty Incentives
As Prices Rise, Restaurants Reevaluate Free Food Loyalty Incentives
August 29, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Amid ongoing food price inflation, many restaurants are finding that their loyalty programs are their best tool to combat trade-down to grocery, enabling them to...

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Despite Digital Advances, 42% of Diners Continue to Call in Orders
Despite Digital Advances, 42% of Diners Continue to Call in Orders
August 26, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Calling in via phone may not be the speediest or most efficient way of placing a restaurant order, but for many consumers, it is still...

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Restaurants Cast $13 Smoothies as Essential Health Purchases
Restaurants Cast $13 Smoothies as Essential Health Purchases
August 19, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

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Restaurant Roundup: QSRs Make Changes to Value Menus Amid Inflation
Restaurant Roundup: QSRs Make Changes to Value Menus Amid Inflation
August 19, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As inflationary challenges continue, restaurant brands are rethinking their value offerings, with some presenting new deals to woo price-conscious customers and others going the other...

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