Caterers can make $6 for every dollar invested in food waste

Restaurant brands with large catering arms would do themselves a favor by cutting food waste, according to a news report that found that every $1 invested in…

Why food allergen programs are like rocket fuel for customer loyalty

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Many more brands are stepping up to the plate to tackle diners' concerns about food allergens by using everything from staff training to detailed menu item…

Gluten-free certification awarded to Freshly

June 22, 2018

The Gluten Intolerance Group, a gluten-free product and service certifier, has named Freshly as the first fresh-prepared, meal-delivery company to earn its…

Johns Hopkins business study reveals ways to amp up promos

Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School has released a study showing that restaurants and other retailers can employ specific actions to get the most…

Russian leader calls Burger King ad creators "hellish people of the fast-food chain"

June 22, 2018

A Russian social media advertisement placed by Burger King that has since made global news evoked an apology from the brand this week. In the promotion, the…

Auntie Anne's opens door to China, Cinnabon to follow

June 22, 2018

Auntie Anne's parent company, Focus Brands, introduced the brand to the Chinese market this week with a launch event in Shenzhen, China. The first location…

Del Taco rebrands with 'fresh' focus

June 21, 2018

Del Taco is launching a brand refresh that puts the emphasis on value, freshness and heightened hospitality. It all builds off what it says is the brand's…

KFC's latest LTO is pickle-fried chicken

June 21, 2018

Pickles are having their day, and KFC wants in on the action before anything goes sour, introducing what it calls a "very limited-time" item — pickle- fried…

Taco Bell adds a $2-value offering for summer

June 21, 2018

Taco Bell is riding the value train into summer with a $2 Duo that pairs the triple melt burrito with a Baja blast or other beverage, available nationwide…

Wetzel's Pretzels eyeing Atlanta for expansion

June 21, 2018

Wetzel's Pretzels has its eyes set on Atlanta for some major growth and is holding what it calls an "exploratory meeting" June 27 and 28 in the city for…

Pilot Flying J names states' favorite road food

June 21, 2018

What we eat on the road is hardly unanimous in the U.S, according to Pilot Fyling J, North America's largest network of travel centers. After assessing last…

Tim Hortons builds 2 Canadian distribution centers

June 21, 2018

Tim Hortons said this week that it is growing and modernizing its Canadian distribution network by adding two warehouses in Alberta and British Columbia and…

Restaurant leadership stress: Save yourself, save your staff

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Wellness Expert Heidi Smith drew big crowds at the recent restaurant show in Chicago, all seeking her lessons on stress reduction for restaurant leaders.

Arby's fully transitions to Coke

June 20, 2018

Arby's today announced the completion of its nationwide conversion to Coca-Cola beverages, a news release said, though the proverbial "cat" already got out of…

Top food trends now: The 'women' have spoken

June 20, 2018

The women have spoken, and they have some interesting ideas about where food is going in the years ahead. Les Dames d'Escoffier International — 2,300 women…

RDI: Why restaurant leaders should know what that means today

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Where there is a will there's a way and in the restaurant industry consumers "will" take the easiest route to getting food delivered to their doors, one reason…

Breakfast: It's what's for dinner ... lunch, snacks, too

June 19, 2018

The time may never be better for pizza restaurateurs to get in on a little breakfast action, which has long been unfamiliar territory for such brands. A recent…

Taco John's names veteran QSR innovator to board

June 19, 2018

An industry veteran who was instrumental in the launches of McDonald's all-day breakfast and fresh beef is joining the Taco John's board, a news release said.

QSR payment options: Yes, customers really DO care ... a lot

Think your customers don't care much about the way they pay at your QSR? Think again. A new study shows this aspect of your operations can make a real…

KFC UK's lighter ways: The big chicken 'pivots' as QSR world watches

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

KFC in U.K. and Ireland is vowing to slash one-fifth of the calories from its menu in less than seven years. A monumental move, to be sure, and one that all…