Equipment & Supplies News & Media
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…
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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.
read nowTim 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.
read nowNRA 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.
read nowGood 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.
read nowWhataburger 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.
read nowMcDonald's Canada undergoing $1 billion makeover
September 7, 2011
McDonald's Canada is investing about $1 billion to undertake its biggest store-by-store brand transformation in the company's 44-year Canadian history.
read nowCulver's introduces American Humane Certified chicken
September 6, 2011
Culver's has introduced a new antibiotic-free chicken at all locations. The premium, natural-cut chicken breasts are now available on the classic grilled and…
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It is easy, being green: Tips to make a restaurant eco-friendlier
Customers not only prefer restaurants that embrace eco-friendly elements, they're also starting to expect such efforts.
read nowSubway teams up with local tomato farmers
August 30, 2011
Subway restaurants in California have teamed up with the California Tomato Farmers (CTF), a cooperative of family-owned tomato farming operations to promote…
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Living the dream
by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.
It was just a day like any other day. It was filled with lots of action, excitement and pressure. The restaurant business is tough, but you love it. Your head…
read nowSonic opens annual Limeades for Learning campaign
August 28, 2011
Sonic Drive-In has officially launched its 2011 Limeades for Learning campaign. This is the third year the chain has supported the cause, which raises money…
read nowRonald McDonald House honors BrandSource
August 24, 2011
BrandSource has been honored as the 2011 recipient of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Stewardship Award, which recognizes corporations that have exceeded…
read nowKFC plants flag in East Africa
August 23, 2011
KFC opened its first unit in Nairobi, Kenya this month, marking the first American quick-service chain to have a presence in East Africa.
read nowChurch's Chicken renews supply chain platform provider
August 23, 2011
Once again, Church's Chicken has renewed its contract with ArrowStream OnDemand for its supply chain visibility and predictability system.
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Dunkin' Brands releases first Social Responsibility Report
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
August 23, 2011
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has published its first Corporate Social Responsibility report, "Serving…
read nowSCA napkin line earns sustainability certification
August 15, 2011
SCA, a global hygiene company and makers of the Tork brand of away-from-home (AFH) paper products, has attained certification on its line of napkins from the…
read nowDunkin' Donuts packaged coffee prices drop
August 15, 2011
The J. M. Smucker Company announced today that it decreased the list price for the majority of its coffee products sold in the United States, including items…
read nowScotsman Ice launches Luv the Nug app
August 11, 2011
Fans of Scotsman's Original Chewable Ice can now find locations that serve nugget ice with a new iPhone application released by Scotsman Ice Systems. By…
read nowNo Secret Recipe, no KFC: Fiji units close
August 8, 2011
Three KFC outlets in Fiji have permanently closed after they ran out of key ingredients in Colonel Sanders' Secret Recipe that have been quarantined since…
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