QSR, Restaurant and Food Service Trends

McDonald's tests Shakin' Flavor Fries in Greater Philadelphia Region
August 05, 2014

McDonald's tests Shakin' Flavor Fries in Greater Philadelphia Region

McDonald's restaurants throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region were selected as a test market for Shakin' Flavor Fries, starting August 4.
Simplot outlines Innate marketing strategy
August 03, 2014

Simplot outlines Innate marketing strategy

The J.R. Simplot Co. expects USDA approval for its genetically modified Innate potatoes within the next two months. Simplot Plant Sciences Director of Commercialization Kerwin Bradley outlined the strategy for marketing the potatoes at the Potato Association of America meeting in Spokane.
French Fry Heaven opens two more restaurants in Colorado
July 28, 2014

French Fry Heaven opens two more restaurants in Colorado

The - french fries only - QSR chain French Fry Heaven opens two new locations in Colorado.
McDonald's Happy Meal
July 22, 2014

McDonald's reports higher revenue and earnings per share for Q2

McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, reflecting higher revenues and earnings per share for the quarter.
Winter 2014 NY (Courtesy Yahoo News)
June 11, 2014

NPD: Total Q1 US Restaurant visits down, but delivery up

The downside and upside for the U.S. restaurant industry in the first quarter of 2014 was that total restaurant visits dipped but delivery and other areas got a boost, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.
McDonald's Kicks-Off FIFA World Cup with global French Fry Packaging Redesign
May 20, 2014

McDonald's Kicks-Off FIFA World Cup with global French Fry Packaging Redesign

Starting next Monday, McDonald's will change the look of its iconic red French fry packaging globally with bold, new artwork to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in Brasil.
Burger King ads Burgers and Fries to breakfast menu
May 08, 2014

Burger King adds Burgers and Fries to breakfast menu

Burger King is rolling out a new “Burgers at Breakfast” menu that makes selected lunch and dinner favorites - including french fries - available in the morning alongside the chain’s regular breakfast items.
McDonald's Shake Shake Fries in Hong Kong (2011)
May 08, 2014

McDonald's testing seasoned 'Shakin' Flavor Fries' in the United States

McDonald's will begin testing seasoned fries -- dubbed Shakin' Flavor Fries -- on Friday in the Northern California and St. Louis markets
Idaho Potato Commission shows 25 potato varieties and their characteristics
May 05, 2014

Idaho Potato Commission shows 25 potato varieties and their characteristics

The Idaho Potato Commission has developed an Idaho® Potato Varieties poster to take the guesswork out of your potato purchasing.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
May 01, 2014

Fast-casual restaurants keep delivering faster-than-average growth, finds Technomic

The fast-casual segment continues to lead growth within the US restaurant industry.
McDonald's recognizes Simplot for Community Service
April 24, 2014

McDonald's recognizes Simplot for Community Service

Simplot's Safety Days initiative was recently recognized by McDonald’s Corporation as demonstrating best practices in the “Community Impact” section of the company’s Sustainable Supply awards.
How the Average McDonald’s Makes Twice as Much as Burger King
March 29, 2014

How the Average McDonald’s Makes Twice as Much as Burger King

McDonald’s may recently have struggled to lure customers, but it still does far more business at each location than rival burger chains.
Burger King Satisfries
March 05, 2014

Burger King makes Satisfries the standard fries in its Kids meals

Burger King Worldwide, Inc. announces that it is making SATISFRIES™ French fries the standard fry in the BURGER KING® Kid’s Meal.
Top 10 Canadian Foodservice Chains (MAFSI)
February 10, 2014

Canada's Foodservice Equipment and Supply sector forecasts 5.5% growth in 2014

Canadian foodservice equipment and supplies sales are expected to increase 5.5 per cent, which is the best growth rate in North America where overall growth is expected to reach 4.9 per cent
Ten restaurant food trends to watch in 2014
January 23, 2014

Ten restaurant food trends to watch in 2014

It's the New Year, and everyone is hunkered down with their crystal ball attempting to divine what the food trends will be in 2014. Here are 10 trends to keep in mind as we move through the year.
NRA releases "What's hot in 2014 culinary forecast"
December 17, 2013

NRA releases 'What's hot in 2014 culinary forecast'

The National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s Hot culinary forecast predicts menu trends for the coming year. For 2014, the NRA surveyed nearly 1,300 professional chefs to find out what the hottest menu trends will be.
Will McDonald's Have New and Healthy GMO French Fries?
December 17, 2013

Will McDonald's Have New and Healthy GMO French Fries?

McDonald's is being sucked into the vortex of bickering and conspiracy theories that has, unfortunately, become the debate over genetically engineered food products.
 Top appetizers with potatoes source Technomic
November 30, 2013

Potatoes stand the test of time on Canadian restaurant menus

No matter how you slice it, dice it or cook it, the humble potato has an almost revered place on Canadian restaurant menus.

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