Equipment & Supplies News & Media
McDonald's asks pork suppliers to phase out gestation stalls
February 14, 2012
In a move applauded by the Humane Society of the United States, the American Humane Association and other animal activist organizations, McDonald's Corporation…
read nowNRA announces Kitchen Innovation award winners
February 9, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has named the recipients of its 2012 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, which recognizes cutting-edge kitchen equipment in the…
read nowArby's franchisee implements RTIconnect back office software
February 8, 2012
Bentley-Miller Corp., a 20-unit Arby's franchisee, has implemented RTIconnect back office software throughout its restaurants.
read nowEnergy efficiency project launched in California restaurants
February 7, 2012
A pilot project has been launched in California to promote energy and water efficiency at restaurants.
read nowI Love Velvet intros restaurant solution
February 6, 2012
I Love Velvet, a hardware and software provider for the point of sale, announced its first product for the hospitality industry in the U.S. The first…
read nowTaco Bell responds to salmonella outbreak
February 3, 2012
After being identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the source of a 10-state Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak, Taco Bell has…
read nowTaco Bell identified as source in 10-state salmonella outbreak
February 2, 2012
A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that affected consumers in 10 states has been linked to Taco Bell.
read nowKFC UK franchisee deploys Kitchen Brains management system
February 1, 2012
Stratford, Conn.-based Kitchen Brains has deployed its restaurant management system throughout all of QFM's 28 KFC restaurants in the United Kingdom. QFM is…
read nowUS Foods earns International Food Safety and Quality Certification
January 30, 2012
US Foods has announced that it expects to be the first national foodservice distributor in the country to be certified in food safety and quality according to…
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McDonald's Chicken McBites hit the menu
January 25, 2012
After testing in a handful of markets, the limited time McDonald's Chicken McBites rolled out this week to a broader audience nationwide.
read nowCold Stone Creamery sued by franchisee association
January 24, 2012
A lawsuit was filed Monday against Cold Stone Creamery and its parent company Kahala on behalf of an independent franchisee association. According to Blue Mau…
read nowMcDonald's, Burger King offer gluten-free buns in Europe
January 18, 2012
Although such a widespread rollout has yet to hit domestic stores, McDonald's restaurants in Spain, Sweden, Finland and Norway now include gluten-free buns.
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Tim Hortons unveils extra large coffee option
January 15, 2012
Tim Hortons has announced that it will be brewing its biggest offering of coffee ever with the introduction of a new extra large cup beginning Jan. 23.
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Under new leadership, Rita's Italian Ice ready for overseas debut
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
New CEO offers insight on changes to store layouts and marketing plans.
read nowGold Star Chili adds spice to its cheese coney
January 9, 2012
Back by popular demand and for a limited time only Gold Star Chili has added the Hot Mett Cheese Coney to its menu.
read nowArby's supply co-op employs e-sourcing to control costs
January 8, 2012
ARCOP, a leading supply chain cooperative for Arby's restaurants, recently partnered with e-sourcing firm Intesource to facilitate sourcing and procurement…
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Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins outline ambitious expansion plans
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
New franchise agreement calls for approximately 50 Baskin-Robbins restaurants to be opened in Vietnam over the next several years.
read nowDunkin' Brands signs exclusive agreement with franchisee co-op
January 3, 2012
Dunkin' Brands Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, and National DCP LLC, a Dunkin' Donuts franchisee-owned cooperative, has…
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Gloves! The controversy continues Part 1
by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties
To glove, or not to glove, that is the question. It’s a debate that has raged in foodservice circles for years and centers on the question of whether hand…
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McDonald's releases 2011 sustainability progress report
December 21, 2011
McDonald's Corporation has released its 2011 Sustainability Scorecard and reinforced its commitment to mainstreaming sustainability through its collaboration…
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