In-N-Out Burger

Bay area Burger King franchisee pioneers drive-thru design; it's catching on chain-wide

Mar. 05, 2015

Quality Dining says the experiment in Tampa, Fla., is being closely watched by headquarters.

N.Y. wage board recommends $15 fast-food wage

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 22, 2015

If approved by the state’s labor commissioner, the wage hike would affect chains with more than 30 locations and be implemented in phases through 2021.

Chicago McDonald’s launch customer-burger competition

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 04, 2015

Restaurants in that market are pitting two customer-designed burgers against each other to choose their newest menu item.

Consumer Trends

Millennials’ favorite chains for 2017

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Millennials are the most reliant on foodservice of all generations, finds Technomic. They also drive off-premise dining, including takeout and delivery.

NPD: Hispanic Eating Habits Change

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 16, 2005

The NPD Group's study, called "At the Table with Hispanic Families across America," also revealed that with acculturation comes an increased focus on quick...

e-Tools: Big Ideas for Burgers

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 23, 2009

A new Web site published by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, www.cheeseandburger.com, offers ideas for creating specialty cheeseburgers, from somewhat...

Meal-plan co. moves into fast food

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2011

A company that ships meals in bulk to customers’ homes is giving a quick-service restaurant format a try. The Fresh Diet has opened what it describes as a grab-and-go pilot facility in North Miami that features single-portion selections like sandwiches, wraps, salads, cheesecake and snacks.

Healthy Initiatives and Growing Population Groups Will Shape Restaurant Industry in 2012 and Beyond

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2012

CHICAGO (January 17, 2012)—Pressure to improve the healthfulness of kids meals and restaurant fare in general along with the influence of the growing...

The Week in Ideas, October 5, 2012

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 05, 2012

McDonald’s continues its transparency campaign. An idea that tells us the beer industry has run out of ideas. New Yorkers let us down. And a robber has a bad idea.

Financing

Limited run, big buzz

By Amanda Baltazar on Oct. 02, 2013

It’s psychology so well established that we all understand it: We want what we can’t have, be it a luxury yacht, Michael Jordan-like skills or a sugary treat.

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