NRA 2011: Food safety legislation on the horizon

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New regulations on imports, locally-grown produce go into effect beginning in 2012.

NRA 2011: Mixer promises consistent dough

Thinking Foods believes it has developed the ultimate solution for dough that comes out right, every time.

Pizza Innovation: Small entrepreneurs and food trucks lead the way

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Pizza cones, mobile wood-fired ovens are turning heads.

NRA 2011: Saving oil and energy one French fry at a time

Jim Anglin, product manager at Henny Penny, talks about the Kitchen Innovation Award-winning PriMelt oil converter.

Pizza Patrón opens QSP model in Houston

May 25, 2011

Pizza Patrón's Quick Service Pizza concept is now available in Houston. The freestanding unit opened last week and brings the total number of Pizza Patróns in…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

Coca-Cola names new sustainability chief

May 19, 2011

The Coca-Cola Company announced that Beatriz ("Bea") Perez, currently chief marketing officer for Coca-Cola North America, will become the company's chief…

NRA Show kicks off this weekend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 19, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicks off Saturday at Chicago's McCormick Place. The largest restaurant and hospitality…

Yum! Brands moving away from BPA-laced receipt paper

May 16, 2011

Yum! Brands, parent company of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, announced that it will transition away from receipt paper that contains bisphenol A (BPA).

Technomic: Consumer concerns grow over gas and food costs

May 9, 2011

Out of the recession does not necessarily mean out of the woods. In its most recent consumer behavior survey, Technomic Inc., the Chicago-based food industry…

Coca Cola adds 19 flavors to Freestyle selection

May 8, 2011

May marks the 125th anniversary of The Coca-Cola Company, and the company has decided to celebrate with 19 additional Coca-Cola Freestyle flavors, previously…

Burger King settles deadline lawsuit with franchisee

May 1, 2011

Burger King Corp. has settled a lawsuit with 10-unit franchise owner Al Cabrera over his failure to meet the company's deadline to install new cash registers.

KFC opens new green restaurant

April 25, 2011

A new KFC unit in Indianapolis opens today and will feature a full menu of the chain's signature dishes, as well as some eco-friendly features on the side.

PAR Technology appoints new CEO

April 24, 2011

PAR Technology Corporation has named Paul B. Domorski as its new president, CEO and chairman of the board of directors effective today. He succeeds Dr. John W.

Subway shifting to greener menu panels

April 24, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has long made a commitment to making its restaurants and operations more environmentally-friendly.

Popeyes cuts $16 million from supply chain costs

April 17, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., achieved a supply chain cost savings of approximately $16 million in 2010.

Krispy Kreme plans hardware, software upgrades

April 14, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is planning to invest in new computer hardware and software systems this summer, including new POS systems…

Whataburger teams compete in WhataGames

April 7, 2011

Whataburger's three-day WhataGames competition, designed to test the skills of the chain's team members in operations, corporate history and customer service…

Tim Hortons brews up responsibility report, preps for price hikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some Canadian units have posted signs warning of impending price hikes, anticipated to be 7 cents for a large coffee.

Truitt Bros. receives newcomer award from Culver’s Restaurants

April 6, 2011

Because of its ability to supply the Culver’s restaurant chain with pumpkin puree and pie filling during a shortage in 2010, Truitt Brothers has been given the…