Henny Penny webinar to focus on fryer technology

April 30, 2012

A new webinar from FastCasual.com and Henny Penny will focus on the evolution of fryer technology in the restaurant space. The webinar, The Evolution of Fryer…

Burger King makes cage-free pledge

April 25, 2012

Burger King's aggressive new initiatives – from menu to marketing – continue under 3G Capital's fledgling leadership.

NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show sells out exhibit floor space

April 24, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibit space at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is completely sold out. The newly redesigned…

Pork rinds may hit QSR menus this summer

April 24, 2012

Rudolph Foods, a manufacturer of pork rinds and one of the largest manufacturers of private and branded label snack products, has announced its expansion into…

McDonald's releases Best of Green environmental report

April 19, 2012

McDonald's Corp. released its 2012 Best of Green Report this week, a collection of its 90 best practices that focus on the environment and provide an impact…

Subway introduces 95-percent recyclable salad bowls

April 16, 2012

The Subway restaurant chain has announced that its salad bowls and lids are now made from 95 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials; predominately from…

Could be deadly, but essential for restaurant operations

If you have CO(2) fill ports or storage tanks in tight enclosed quarters, lower levels, or have older systems or systems that have not been inspected by…

McDonald's releases sustainability plans for London Olympics

April 4, 2012

McDonald's Corporation has announced its support of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games' (LOCOG's) objective to deliver the…

US Foods acquisition expands specialty product offerings

April 2, 2012

US Foods, one of the country’s leading foodservice distributors, has announced the purchase of Sparta Imports Inc., of Columbia, S.C.

Revel Systems teams up with Geek Squad on POS installs

April 2, 2012

Revel Systems, the maker of mobile point-of-sale systems that operate on Apple iPads or iPhones for restaurant and retail establishments, has announced that…

Dunkin' Brands adds Coca-Cola products in U.S. restaurants

April 2, 2012

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced a multi-year product and marketing agreement with its exclusive…

Thorntons to replace Dunkin' Donuts coffee with proprietary blend

March 30, 2012

Louisville, Ky.-based Thorntons, an independent gasoline and convenience chain retailer with 165 units in five states, has created its own coffee line …

McDonald's UK invests in sustainable program

March 27, 2012

McDonald's UK has launched a new program called Farm Forward, aimed at increasing its supply chain sustainability by supporting British and Irish farmers.

Do you really offer gluten-free dishes?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Identifying and avoiding potential contamination starts with the very basics in the kitchen.

More restaurant chains aiming for green certification

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO of Green Restaurant Association talks about the spike in environmentally-friendly efforts throughout the past few years.

Wendy's improves animal welfare standards

March 26, 2012

Wendy's Animal Welfare Council has made two major improvements to its animal welfare standards to significantly improve the humane treatment of chickens and…

Foodservice distribution company expands network

March 20, 2012

Consolidated Distribution Corporation LLC, a provider of QSR, fast casual and casual dining supply chain solutions in the U.S., has opened a new Dallas…

Quiznos deploys SaaS model in India

March 19, 2012

Coupa Software, a provider of cloud spend optimization software, has announced that Quiznos India has subscribed to the software service.

McDonald's awards suppliers for sustainable practices

March 14, 2012

McDonald's has named its 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply Chain winners, which includes a list of 51 partners recognized for improving food sources, the…

Solo Cup unveils Trophy Plus for both hot and cold applications

March 12, 2012

A dual-temperature insulated cup with better rigidity and enhanced glossy appearance is being launched by Solo Foodservice to help operators boost beverage…