J&J Snack Foods launches Oreo Churros for foodservice industry

November 5, 2014

J&J Snack Foods Corp. has partnered with Mondelez International to introduce Oreo Churros to the foodservice industry. According to a news release, the new…

National Restaurant Association adds of SVP of Strategic Alliances

October 29, 2014

The National Restaurant Association today announced the hiring of Jeffrey Calore as senior vice president of Strategic Alliances.

Restaurant Canada feathers ruffled by government's lack of transparency on chicken pricing

October 29, 2014

Restaurants Canada is calling on a government commission to be more transparent as it investigates the cost of production formula used in setting the price of…

Culver's drops Sysco for Gordon Food Service

October 27, 2014

Culver's is reportedly switching its food supplier entirely to Gordon Food Service. The Wisconsin-based chain had also used Sysco for about 60 percent of its…

Consolidated Concepts adds two senior supply chain executives

October 24, 2014

Wade Winters is joining Consolidated Concepts as vice president of Supply Chain, and Joni Miller is joining as director of Supply Chain.

Culinary Software Services releases Cheftec Xt4

October 22, 2014

Culinary Software Services recently released ChefTec xt4, featuring simplified entry of Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points information, a new EDI…

Panera, Chipotle set sustainability standards by starting small, thinking big

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The biggest opportunities to save come with packaging and waste initiatives.

Mediterranean Brands receives foodservice innovation award

October 20, 2014

Falafel Scoop and Go was awarded third place finish in the foodservice category at the Prepared Foods- New Products Conference.

Subway adds pathogen control layer to food safety protocol

October 17, 2014

Subway has added PURE Bioscence Inc.'s PURE Hard Surface disinfectant to its US locations as part of its food safety and sanitization program.

A case for produce management

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Produce is hard to benchmark what you should be paying on a regular basis because there is no regularity to the product category.

Taco Bell breakfast achieving profitability in first year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday breakfast business at Taco Bell now outsells the brand's signature late-night daypart.

Startup aimed at helping restaurants pay suppliers on single platform

October 9, 2014

Sourcery, a San Francisco-based startup that helps restaurants, caterers and corporate kitchens to order and pay for food from local suppliers on a single…

Henny Penny announces leadership and structural changes

October 7, 2014

Henny Penny has announced several leadership changes and an organizational restructuring.

Barfresh expands smoothie operations to 24 Shakey's restaurants

October 6, 2014

Barfresh Food Group Inc. has signed a two-year supply agreement with Shakey's USA to provide Barfresh's line of Smoo smoothies in 24 of Shakey's restaurants in…

Expert urges operators to plan 2015 purchasing now

October 6, 2014

A purchasing forecast should clearly define the components that drive commodity prices, including geopolitical events, weather, planted acres of farmland, crop…

Wixon Foodservice Group adds new beverage mixes

October 2, 2014

The Wixon Foodservice Group has introduced new beverage mixes that can be used for hot, cold, alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks and can be customized across all…

Tyson Food Service rolls out new burger line

October 2, 2014

Tyson Food Service has announced two additions to its new line of flame broiled burgers and patties. They include:

Survey launched to track restaurant menu prices

September 26, 2014

Restaurant supply chain co-op SpenDifference has launched the latest survey in its menu price tracking study program. U.S. chain restaurant leaders are invited…

5 restaurant redesigns to reduce energy costs

For all these energy upgrades, it’s important to think long term and consider the entire life cycle of the technology in question.

Arby's recognizes top suppliers

September 25, 2014

Arby's Restaurant Group and ARCOP, the company's supply chain coop, have recognized seven partners with the Red Hat Supplier Awards during its annual franchise…