OpenRest integrates with RestCloud's restaurant-specific messaging terminal

June 19, 2013

RestCloud.net, which streamlines the food ordering flow between online ordering services and restaurants, has partnered with OpenRest, a provider of white…

New solution helps control labor, inventory costs

WhentoManage has launched a new platform to help control inventory and labor costs, said Walker Thompson, VP of sales and marketing. The solution connects the…

NEC kiosk helps customers make healthier choices

NEC's Rich Ventura shows Cherryh Butler, senior editor of FastCasual.com, how the company's kiosks designed for restaurants can allow customers to order…

Dunkin' Brands plans foam cup recycling program

June 13, 2013

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, published its second Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report this week…

NYC lawmakers introduce polystyrene foam foodservice ban

June 13, 2013

Lawmakers in New York City introduced a bill Wednesday that would ban the sale of polystyrene foam foodservice products. The proposal is supported by Mayor…

Barfresh selected as beverage manufacturer for Detroit area QSR

June 7, 2013

Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, has been approved for roll out to the San Marcos Group, a 25-unit…

Good Times signs distribution agreement with Food Services of America

June 7, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced that it has entered into a five-year distribution agreement with Food Services of America (FSA) that covers…

Optiva intros restaurants to 'breakthrough LED signage'

June 7, 2013

Restaurants love the additional customers that bright neon signs attract, but hate the maintenance hassles, aesthetic challenges, high costs, and safety…

3M Scotch-Brite Griddle Liquid awarded Green Seal certification

June 5, 2013

3M's Scotch-Brite Quick Clean Griddle Liquid has been awarded Green Seal certification. The product is certified under the GS-53 Green Seal standard for…

Middleby Corp. at the NRA Show '13

Middleby COO David Brewer discusses how finding the right equipment can lower energy and labor costs, as well as increase speed of service. Brewer says his…

Restaurant chains expected to raise prices later this year

May 31, 2013

A new study conducted by supply chain cooperative SpenDifference shows that chain restaurants are planning to raise menu prices later this year.

Dairy Queen S'mores Blizzard tests 'off the charts'

May 31, 2013

Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants debuted the S'mores Blizzard this week.

Food safety advocates wary of Smithfield purchase by Chinese company

May 31, 2013

On Wednesday, Shuanghui International, a Chinese food conglomerate, announced its purchase of Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer in the U.S. The…

Henny Penny names new corporate chef

May 27, 2013

Foodservice equipment designer and manufacturer Henny Penny Corporation has hired Benjamin Leingang to be the company's new corporate chef. Chef Leingang comes…

NRA Show '13: Energy-efficient equipment proves its ROI

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Time-saving, energy-saving and data-mining are the big equipment stars this year.

Henny Penny named KFC Equipment Supplier of the Year

May 24, 2013

Henny Penny Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of foodservice equipment, has been named Equipment Supplier of the Year for 2012 by KFC. This is the…

Chinese QSR market to pass $280B by 2017

May 24, 2013

According to a new report released by market insight firm Mintel, China's quick-service and takeaway market is expected to reach RMB 1.8 trillion ($283.4B U.S.

Donper America unveils soft-serve machine with small footprint

May 23, 2013

Donper America has introduced its newest soft-serve machine, the BT7280, to the market. Designed for use in non-traditional frozen yogurt concepts, the BT728…

NRA Show '13: A handful of menu trends emerge

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten free, Greek yogurt, beverages and children's nutrition are just some of the show highlights from the food side.

National Restaurant Association names Sysco as Kids LiveWell partner

May 22, 2013

The National Restaurant Association announced that Sysco Corporation will serve as the sole distribution partner of the Kids LiveWell program, which was…