Cadenas QSR/Restaurantes de Los Estados Unidos

Octubre 28, 2009

Who is cutting back on what

It's common knowledge that consumers have been trying to economize in the past year. But where have they been focusing their efforts at austerity? Inquiring about specific money-saving steps respondents may or may not have taken in past six months, a n...

Octubre 22, 2009

McDonald's Third Quarter Earnings Rise on Strong Global Results

McDonald's Corporation today announced strong results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, fueled by positive comparable sales in every area of the world. In constant currencies, the Company posted higher revenues, operating income and earni...

Octubre 22, 2009

Jim Skinner cautions on McDonald’s October sales

After posting another quarter of positive sales trends and profit growth, McDonald’s Corp. said October could be the month when its momentum finally falters in the face of the U.S. recession.Chief executive Jim Skinner said domestic same-store sales fo...

Octubre 19, 2009

United States Restaurants' 3Q results likely to show slow sales

As third-quarter earnings season begins this week with some of the largest restaurant companies reporting results, including McDonald’s, Brinker International and Chipotle, analysts are expecting slow sales and profits that are driven by cost cutting, ...

Octubre 09, 2009

Saber cuántas calorías se comen no cambia los hábitos en Nueva York

La ley que obliga a los restaurantes de comida rápida de Nueva York a especificar el número de calorías fracasó en inducir al consumidor de escasos recursos a comer más sano, reveló un estudio. Especialistas de las Universidades de Nueva York y Yale p...

Octubre 06, 2009

Study: New York calorie postings don't change orders

A rule that requires New York City fast food restaurants to post calorie information on their menu boards has not changed consumer habits in low-income neighborhoods, according to a study published on Tuesday. While half of consumers surveyed said the...

Octubre 02, 2009

Piden dejar de promocionar comida rápida entre los niños

Consumers International (CI) hace un llamado a las empresas a detener la promoción de alimentos con alto contenido de grasas, azúcar y sal, dirigida a la población infantil, como parte de una estrategia para abordar esta crisis de salud pública. Recie...

Septiembre 23, 2009

Bannock Russet new potato variety for McDonald's french fries?

From the fields of Idaho to tasting rooms in suburban Chicago, potato farmers, researchers and industry representatives are in the midst of an elusive hunt: finding a new spud for McDonald's french fries.

Septiembre 22, 2009

Unemployment Will Delay Recovery for Foodservice Industry

Current economic indicators point to recovery, but persistent high unemployment will continue to plague the restaurant industry several months after the recovery is underway, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research company. A recent NPD...

Septiembre 21, 2009

Subway Set to Overtake McDonald's in number of outlets

In the next few months, Subway will become the world's largest fast-food chain in terms of locations. With 31,771 at press time and expecting to pass 31,800 this week, Subway is racing toward McDonald's 32,158 total restaurants. In overall sales, howev...

Septiembre 21, 2009

McDonald’s sales slump as even QSR traffic takes unemployment hit

Not even McDonald’s is immune to the effects of rising unemployment in the United States and deep price discounting throughout the quick-service sector.The chain posted a 1.7-percent uptick in U.S. same-store sales for August, lower than results of the...

Septiembre 10, 2009

Las ventas comparables de McDonald´s aumentan pero no alcanzan las previsiones

McDonald’s ha anunciado que sus ventas comparables globales han aumentado un +2,2% en el mes de agosto, lo que se sitúa por debajo de las previsiones del consenso de un aumento del +2,5%.

Septiembre 03, 2009

Restaurant Industry criticizes report’s suggestion that fast-food bans will curb obesity

Industry officials are assailing a recently published report recommending that local governments seeking to curb obesity should ban fast-food restaurants from operating near schools and in certain neighborhoods.A report by the Institute of Medicine and...

Septiembre 01, 2009

King Krinkz, King Kolossalz, King Wedgez: the new Microwaveable French Fries from Conagra Foods Lamb Weston

Burger King Corp. has entered into a licensing arrangement with ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston whereby Lamb Weston will introduce a retail line of crispy and flavorful microwaveable Burger King branded french fries that will hit shelves of select retailers.

Agosto 31, 2009

Growth in Global Foodservice Equipment Market: Five Key Factors Beyond the Recession

Even with the global recession, the $20 billion market for foodservice equipment is formidable and is expected to grow on the strength of five vital factors highlighted in "World Market for Food Service Equipment, 5th Edition"by leading indus...

Agosto 31, 2009

Today's kids' menus are so.... last year.

Mintel Menu Insights, which tracks restaurant menu trends, says the average kids’ menu doesn’t offer enough variety or healthy food, even as parents, kids and chefs alike call out for better options.Analyzing kids’ menus from 2005 to the present, Minte...

Agosto 26, 2009

Burger King gana el 6% más en un año

LA CADENA estadounidense de comida rápida ganó 200,1 millones de dólares (139 millones de euros) en el ejercicio fiscal cerrado el pasado 30 de junio. Las ventas anuales crecieron el 3%, gracias al aumento del 14% en sus establecimientos de Estados Uni...

Agosto 25, 2009

Energy Efficiency in Fast Food Restaurants

Until this year, Bassam Odeh had no way of knowing whether an employee at his fast-food restaurants had left open the door to the freezer or the walk-in cooler. Now he gets a text message whenever that happens. Joseph Harberg, a partner with Dallas-ba...