QSR, Restaurant and Food Service Trends from Northern America

October 19, 2015

McDonald's: Working Together to Address Climate Change

Today, McDonald's Corporation was one of 81 American Companies joining in the “American Business Act on Climate” pledge.

August 23, 2015

Foodservice French fry cutter manufacturer aims at North American market

A UK company that manufactures machines that help restaurants make fresh-cut french fries is launching into the North American market with a small plant in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

July 23, 2015

McDonalds reports Q2 results

McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. Global comparable sales decreased 0.7%, reflecting negative guest traffic in all major segments.

McDonald's Dengshikou, Beijing, exterior

June 10, 2015

McDonalds reports lower global sales for May

McDonald's Corporation has announced that global comparable sales decreased 0.3% in May.

May 11, 2015

Where do my french fries come from?

Lamb Weston now provides restaurant operators in North America with a tool to find out where the potatoes that become their fries originated and then share that information with their customers.

May 10, 2015

McDonald's Announces Initial Steps In Turnaround Plan

McDonald's President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook recently announced the initial steps of the Company's turnaround plan

McDonald's sign (Courtesy McDonald's Corporation)

April 24, 2015

Mcdonald's announces turnaround plan as it reports sales declines

McDonald’s announces to unwrap a plan next month that it says will help turn around sales declines around the world.

April 15, 2015

Ghost Pepper Fries at Wendys: if you like it hot

Wendy's is cranking up the heat on its signature Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Natural-Cut Fries with the launch of the new Jalapeno Fresco Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries.

March 22, 2015

Simplot Innate Potatoes pass voluntary FDA safety review

The first line of J.R. Simplot Co.'s genetically modified potatoes has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as safe for human consumption. The voluntary FDA safety review found that the potatoes are as safe and nutritious as conventional potatoes.

February 24, 2015

Canadian view on healthy eating is changing

According to the Canadian Healthy Eating Consumer Trend Report, consumers place an increasingly high priority on health, and more are seeking healthy options away-from-home, but their behaviour and attitudes towards healthy eating are evolving.

February 10, 2015

McDonalds global comparable sales down 1.8% in January

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.8% in January, mainly due to a 12.6% drop in comparable sales in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA).

January 28, 2015

Steve Easterbrook appointed President and CEO Mcdonald's

The Board of Directors of McDonald's Corporation today announced that Don Thompson will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors after nearly 25 years of service to the company, effective March 1. The Board has elected Steve Easterbrook to replace Thompson as President and CEO.

December 21, 2014

NPD: Understanding Consumer Dynamics Key to Restaurant Industry Growth in 2015

As the restaurant industry struggles to entice more consumer visits, consumer attitudes and behaviors are shifting.

December 09, 2014

Tim Hortons Shareholders approve deal with Burger King to form 'Restaurant Brands International'

Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX, NYSE: THI) today announced the company's shareholders have approved the transaction with Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: BKW) that will create a new global quick service restaurant leader, to be named Restaurant Brands International.

December 08, 2014

McDonalds Global Comparable Sales For November Down

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales decreased 2.2% in November.

December 01, 2014

Stop French Fry theft with the McDonald's Fry Defender app

Fry theft is prevalent across Canada, which is why McDonald’s Canada introduced today the Fry Defender, the world’s first French fry security system that helps stop fry theft.

November 18, 2014

Will Simplot's Innate GMO Potato Take Off? McDonald's Has Spoken

If the Innate GMO potato is going to take off, depends on Simplot winning over three major factions, Farmers, big buyers such as McDonald's and the Consumer

November 09, 2014

USDA approves Simplot's Innate GM potatoes

A potato genetically engineered to reduce the amounts of a potentially harmful ingredient in French fries and potato chips has been approved for commercial planting, the Department of Agriculture announced on Friday.

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