Since the early 2000s, consumer spending in the quick-service restaurant sector has experienced near year-on-year growth, peaking in excess of $320 billion in 2022. This should excite the industry.

Last month saw the release of the International Franchise Association (IFA)'s annual Economic Outlook report, a study of the franchise industry's performance in the U.S. over the past year and a ...

The quick-service restaurant industry has always been built around speed, convenience, and consistency. But in today’s competitive and technology-driven environment, those fundamentals are no longer ...

In the past, consumers did not associate convenience stores with a quality meal, but as these chains have been improving their food and beverage offerings in recent years, this perception has been ...

With employment continuing to improve and gas prices at a six-year low, many consumers are finding themselves with a little more money to spend. One way they’re choosing to spend it is on weekday ...

Quick-service restaurants face the tough and important challenge of meeting the changing preferences of Gen Z consumers, who have proven to be increasingly drawn to specialty dining experiences. They ...