McDonald's drops egg supplier

November 17, 2011

Following an extensive ABC News investigation, McDonald’s has severed ties with Sparboe Farms, one of the chain’s egg suppliers and the country’s fifth largest…

NRA adds supply chain management to conference series

November 15, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has formed an Executive Study Group to address the many issues surrounding supply chain management.

Keurig Brewers now available at Dunkin' Donuts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 14, 2011

Beginning today and continuing through the year, participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants will sell the Keurig Elite Brewing System.

Dunkin' Donuts partners with Hillshire Farm for new breakfast sandwich

November 7, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has teamed up with Hillshire Farm for the first time to introduce the new Smokehouse Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, featuring Hillshire Farm Smoked…

Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability offers grant

November 3, 2011

The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability (HCFS), a nonprofit forum supporting the foodservice industry’s drive for sustainable equipment and design, is…

Carl's Jr. adds Hardee's Made from Scratch Biscuits in SoCal

November 1, 2011

More than 300 Carl's Jr. restaurants in Southern California are now offering Made From Scratch Biscuits made famous at sister chain Hardee's.

Minimize turnover, maximize efficiency

by Rob Connelly

There are a few key elements any QSR professional should consider when dealing with high turnover – a common occurrence that affects even the best, most…

ParTech's new POS Software platform aims to simplify operations

October 24, 2011

ParTech Inc. (PAR) today announced the availability of its latest release of PAR EverServ PixelPoint V11 POS software, which includes 38 new features and…

TCBY names partner for new hand-scooped fro-yo

October 24, 2011

TCBY has selected the Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream Company as its new hand-scooped frozen yogurt partner.

California Del Tacos testing Coca-Cola Freestyle

October 17, 2011

Twelve Del Taco units throughout Southern California are testing the Coca-Cola Freestyle, the proprietary fountain technology featuring more than 100 different…

Dean Foods named as McDonald's Supplier of the Year

September 29, 2011

McDonald's USA has selected Dean Foods, a dairy supplier for many McDonald's restaurants, as its 2011 U.S. Supplier of the Year.

Quiznos expansion strategy focuses on c-stores

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Locations are attractive for franchisees, offering menu flexibility and pre-existing infrastructure.

Getting an ROI out of true sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Truitt Brothers Inc. examines how operators can fulfill consumer demand for sustainability while focusing on the bottom line.

Wendy's settles toaster lawsuit with franchisee

September 27, 2011

Wendy's has settled a lawsuit filed this summer against its largest franchise group, WendPartners. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

QSR giants target of farmworkers' class action suits

September 21, 2011

Sixteen current and former Immokalee, Fla., farmworkers have filed four separate lawsuits against Burger King, McDonald's, Taco Bell and Subway. Their class…

Coffee chains ramp up cup recycling efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Starbucks' third annual Cup Summit features Tim Hortons' participation, focuses on existing challenges in achieving 100-percent recycled goal.

Tim Hortons added to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

September 19, 2011

Tim Hortons Inc. has been added for the first time to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

NRA Innovations Awards application process opens

September 14, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is now seeking applications from foodservice equipment manufacturers for its 2012 Kitchen Innovations Awards.

Good Times adds Green Chile options to menu

September 12, 2011

Good Times Restaurants Inc. has launched a product line-up featuring Denver-based Santiago's Authentic Green Chile.

Whataburger Classic Cup campaign benefits military patients

September 11, 2011

In recognition of U.S. military members, Whataburger, in partnership with Coca-Cola, has launched a limited-edition Classic Cup collector's series.