QSR ketens / restaurants uit Noord-Amerika

maart 02, 2011

U.S. Restaurants See Visit Losses Ease and Spending Increase in Fourth Quarter of 2010

Although visits to U.S. restaurants are still below the level registered six years ago, there were signs of improvement in the second half of 2010

februari 24, 2011

Excitement cools for Premier Russet

The Premier Russet was one hot potato, but the high expectations did not materialize...

februari 08, 2011

McDonald's January Global Comparable Sales Rise 5.3%

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced global comparable sales growth of 5.3% in January.

januari 27, 2011

Consumers have lost their appetites when it comes to restaurant spending

Dining out can be an indulgent treat, a convenient way to feed the family when you’re too busy to cook at home, or a way of celebrating a special occasion.

januari 26, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's profit beats expectations as Arby's improves

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc reported a surprise quarterly profit on Wednesday, citing progress in the turnaround of its struggling Arby's chain and the success of new products like french fries with sea salt.

januari 24, 2011

McDonald's Profit Rises 2.1%;Prices will increase

McDonald's Corp.'s fourth-quarter earnings rose 2.1%, even as December same-store sales took a hit from the severe weather in the U.S. and Europe.

januari 24, 2011

FDA expects to issue menu-labeling proposal for restaurant chains by March 23, 2011

The Food and Drug Administration indicated Jan. 21 that it will officially withdraw Aug. 25, 2010, "draft guidance"for restaurants on how to follow new federal menu-labeling rules.

januari 20, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's Group may sell Arby's

Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the third-largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, today announced it is exploring strategic alternatives for Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., including a sale of the brand.

januari 20, 2011

Analysts: Arby's could fetch $300M-plus

Arby’s, the 3,700-unit chain that is under strategic review by parent company Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc., may fetch a price tag of more than $300 million, according to a few securities analysts who cover the company.

januari 18, 2011

Yum to sell Long John Silver's, A&W

um! Brands Inc. said Tuesday it planned to sell Long John Silver’s and A&W All-American Food in order to focus on its three larger quick-service brands.

januari 15, 2011

Restaurant Industry Outlook 2011 (NRN Survey)

januari 10, 2011

Technomic finds consumers want clear value propositions, differentiation from casual-dining restaurants

For casual-dining concepts, which account for more than one third of total U.S. restaurant industry sales, the past two years have seen traditional and upscale casual restaurants battling soft same-store sales, as consumers traded down to lower priced fast-casual competitors and prepared more meals at home.

Frank van Schaayk at Potato Expo: French Fries - Re-imagined

januari 09, 2011

Amerikaans initiatief om het imago van aardappelen en friet te verbeteren

Tijdens de vorige week gehouden Potato Expo - het grootste aardappel congres in the Verenigde Staten - werd een nieuw initiatief gepresenteerd om het imago van aardappelen en friet te verbeteren.

januari 03, 2011

National Restaurant Association expects stronger restaurant sales in months ahead

National Restaurant Association News

december 29, 2010

USPB provides help to develop new dehy potato products

Potential end users who learn about U.S. dehydrated potatoes at trade shows and seminars and who decide to incorporate dehy into a product don’t have to go it alone.

december 23, 2010

Jan. 1, 2011: 2nd phase of California trans fat ban to take effect

California restaurants must end trans fat use by Jan. 1.

december 22, 2010

Top Hottest Menu Trends for 2011

The National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” survey of more than 1,500 professional chefs—members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)—reveals that local and hyper-local sourcing, healthy children’s meals, sustainable seafood, and gluten-free cuisine will be among the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2011.

december 15, 2010

Canadian foodservice industry outpaces U.S.

Canada's foodservice industry is growing in terms of both unit counts and menu offerings. After a 1.2 percent decline in 2009, estimates indicate that Canadian foodservice has achieved a higher growth rate in 2010 than its U.S. counterpart.