NAFEM: Woodstone's unique steamer

Woodstone's Kurt Eickmeyer talked with editor Valerie Killifer at the 2011 NAFEM show.

NAFEM: Kitchen Brains' restaurant management system

Editor Valerie Killifer speaks to Ben Koether, chairman of Kitchen Brains, about his company's restaurant management software.

NAFEM: Vitamix's The Quiet One Blender

Anthony Ciepiel demonstrates Vitamix's new Quiet One blender at the 2011 NAFEM in Orlando, Fla.

NAFEM: Henny Penny's new Evolution Elite

Editor Valerie Killifer talks with Jason Moles about the company's new Evolution Elite frier. The interview took place at the 2011 NAFEM show in Orlando, Fla.

Bojangles' up for sale?

February 9, 2011

It's been a roller coaster of a year for the quick-service industry, anchored by the sale and anticipated sale of big-name companies such as Burger King, Long…

El Pollo Loco taps new AOR

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 9, 2011

After an extensive process that began with more than 35 agencies in mid-November, El Pollo Loco Inc. has chosen its new advertising agency of record.

SNAP launches social media-based loyalty program

February 9, 2011

Social Network Appreciation Platform (SNAP) has launched a Web-based platform that integrates traditional in-store loyalty programs with popular social media…

McDonald’s launches new Angus burger, ShareBox

February 8, 2011

McDonald’s Angus Third Pounder, introduced in 2009, has gotten a bold new makeover. The company has introduced its new Chipotle BBQ Bacon Angus, which is…

Great American Cookies debuts heart-shaped cookie cakes

February 8, 2011

Great American Cookies is helping out Cupid this Valentine’s Day with the launch of its new heart-shaped cookie cakes. Also, for a limited time, windowed gift…

NPD: Consumers want quality, not low-cal

February 8, 2011

The NPD Group has released its latest foodservice market research report, “Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Out to Eat.” The report found that…

Retailers stepping it up against restaurants

February 8, 2011

Restaurants may want to watch their backs. According to a new survey by Technomic, more consumers are sourcing prepared meals from a wider range of retail…

Taco Bell thanks fans with free taco

February 8, 2011

Seems a little beef isn’t going to get Taco Bell down. The company launched the “World’s Largest Taco Giveaway” on Facebook to thank its fans for their support…

KFC India ready for ICC World Cup partnership

February 8, 2011

KFC is the official restaurant partner of the ICC World Cup 2011 event and will launch a special edition “Fan Bucket” for the occasion. The 10th Cricket World…

Restaurants continue efforts to reduce sodium

The American Heart Association has claimed Americans eat too much sodium and is asking restaurants to reduce sodium in their recipes.

Royal India Express launches new marketing campaign

February 7, 2011

Royal India Express and Kebab Café, both subsidiaries of Papa Bello Enterprises, are launching a new marketing campaign to increase brand awareness.

Smucker’s increasing coffee prices

February 7, 2011

The J. M. Smucker Company has announced that it increased the list price for the majority of its coffee products sold in the United States, primarily…

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group year-end call set

February 7, 2011

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., will release fourth quarter and full-year 201…

Zagat launches Android app

February 7, 2011

Restaurant guide publisher Zagat has teamed up with Handmark, a developer/distributor of mobile applications, to launch the Zagat for Android feature. The…

Domino’s India operator preps for new chain launch

February 7, 2011

Jubilant FoodWorks, a major foodservice operator in India, will launch a yet-unnamed international food chain in the country in the next fiscal year.

Nebraska kills healthy kids' meal bill

February 7, 2011

As cities ban kids’ meals and organizations protest quick-service mascots, one state is leaving children’s nutritional decisions up to the parents … At least…