Restaurant industry groups support renewable fuel standard reform

April 11, 2013

Four Congressmen introduced the Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act this week, bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing food costs by eliminating the…

Leaf launches POS tablet for limited-service restaurants

April 11, 2013

Limited-service restaurants now have a mobile point of sale unit designed specifically for them. Leaf, a provider of POS systems, business intelligence and…

Yum! Brands social responsibility report focuses on nutrition, sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is currently working to synchronize its animal welfare program and policies throughout all of its global markets.

Is China's bird flu crisis a big concern for international QSRs?

April 9, 2013

Still reeling from the effects of a poultry supply chain crisis in China earlier this year, Yum! Brands now faces even more tumult from an avian flu outbreak…

Report: Chicken sandwiches now outnumber burgers on QSR menus

April 8, 2013

New research from Mintel compiled for Burger Business shows that the longstanding fast food burger wars may be evolving into the chicken sandwich wars.

Dairy Queen now offering Blizzards in a waffle cone

April 4, 2013

Dairy Queen's announced that its signature Blizzards are now available in a waffle cone. Any flavor Blizzard can be ordered with a fresh-baked cone, according…

Tim Hortons outlines sodium reduction, sustainability efforts

April 4, 2013

Tim Hortons released its third annual Sustainability and Responsibility Report this week, highlighting the company's 2012 efforts and outlining goals for 201…

Blimpie to add pretzel bread as permanent option

April 2, 2013

Blimpie is introducing a new turkey sandwich on pretzel bread this week. Additionally, because of pretzel bread's popularity, the chain will add it as a…

McDonald's distribution center acquired by Golden State Foods

April 2, 2013

Golden State Foods (GSF), a global distributor and food processor, has acquired a McDonald's distribution center in Lebanon, Ill., from Gateway Distribution.

Want to reduce operational costs and waste? Start in the restroom

Paper towels can be costly, messy and environmentally unfriendly.

Mean Green Cleaner gets 'meaner'

March 29, 2013

Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser has doubled the amount of Chelating Agent in its formula, a blend of biodegradable detergents, just time…

Quail Digital upgrades headset system

March 22, 2013

Quail Digital, a wireless headset communication specialist, has extended the bandwidth on its Q Pro 5 drive-thru system. The system now operates on the new…

Study claims NYC's proposed Styrofoam ban will add to foodservice costs

March 21, 2013

On the heels of a court ruling overturning the ban on large sodas, another proposal from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration is under…

Heidi Klum promotes CKE's new Jim Beam Bourbon Burger

March 19, 2013

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants have introduced the new Jim Beam Bourbon Burger.

Barfresh smoothies picked for QSR rollout

March 19, 2013

Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, announced that its flavors have been approved and test markets have been…

FastCasual.com hosting webinar on mobile payment security

March 19, 2013

With a push toward mobility, restaurant owners are capitalizing on wireless technology to provide customers with new loyalty and couponing programs. Creating a…

Quiznos accused of treating franchisees unfairly

March 18, 2013

Quiznos has been slapped with 10 lawsuits since December. The cases have been filed in Denver District Court and allege that the chain has treated its…

El Pollo Loco names VPs of supply chain, development

March 14, 2013

El Pollo Loco announced today the appointment of Richard Pineda as vice president of supply chain management and Jeff Little as vice president of development…

Quail Digital extends drive-thru system bandwidth

March 11, 2013

Quail Digital announced it has extended the bandwidth on its Q Pro 5 drive-thru system. The system now operates on the new CATiQ dect 6 standard, which…

Dunkin' Donuts agrees to source sustainable palm oil

March 8, 2013

Dunkin Donuts this week announced that it will begin incorporating 100-percent sustainable palm oil. The announcement was made by New York State Comptroller…