Equipment & Supplies News & Media
Dunkin' Brands' co-op hires third party logistics provider
June 19, 2012
The National DCP LLC, the exclusive member-owned distribution and purchasing cooperative for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins outlets, has selected Transplace…
read nowSonic to end gestation crate use, introduces summer items
June 19, 2012
Sonic Corp. has announced plans to phase out gestation crates in its pork supply chain by 2022.
read nowReport: Dining out will surpass at-home meals by 2018
June 19, 2012
A new report authored by Rabobank's global Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group predicts that growth of spending on food away from home will…
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Beverage platform success is about more than just sales
by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma
Analyze the entire beverage platform, including the strengths and weaknesses of each item, not solely based on sales, but how it matched with the desires and…
read nowSubway offering vegan options in select markets
June 14, 2012
Subway was one of the first chains to test gluten-free offerings in the U.S., and now the QSR is testing vegan sandwiches in select markets.
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Yogurtland rolling out Hello Kitty merchandise
June 14, 2012
Characters will be featured on Yogurtland's biodegradable spoons and four special cup designs will be released with all the characters showcased in a different…
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Dunkin' CEO: Starbucks' bakery acquisition a 'great compliment'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
New markets will focus on high-margin beverages and breakfast sandwiches.
read nowTCBY partners with Dole for new summer flavors
June 12, 2012
Just in time for summer, TCBY has announced a new partnership with Dole to add three new flavors to its menu, including Juicy Peach, Strawberry and Pineapple…
read nowCulver's promotes frozen custard in new TV spot
June 12, 2012
Culver's has launched a new "Welcome to Delicious" integrated marketing campaign this week, featuring its signature Fresh Frozen Custard Flavors of the Day…
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee, Coinstar partner for major self-serve kiosk rollout
June 7, 2012
Coinstar Inc. and Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, have announced an exclusive agreement to roll out Coinstar's new Rubi coffee kiosk in…
read nowMcDonald's names Equipment Supplier of the Year
June 5, 2012
McDonald's has named HM Electronics Inc. (HME) as its 2011 Equipment Supplier of the Year. The award is presented annually to the equipment supplier that makes…
read nowNathan's Famous profit, revenues jump
June 4, 2012
Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for its fiscal year ended March 25.
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Kahala franchisees create food court concept
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
How one couple operates four of the company's brands in one non-traditional space.
read nowMcDonald's announces 10-year plan for gestation stall phase out
June 1, 2012
On Thursday, McDonald's USA shared its 10-year plan to work with its pork suppliers to phase out the use of gestation stalls in its U.S. pork supply.
read nowGreenpeace launches protest at KFC headquarters
May 23, 2012
Environmental activist group Greenpeace has unfurled a banner at Yum! Brands' headquarters in Louisville, Ky., that reads: "KFC: Stop Trashing My Home," with a…
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Menu spotlight shifts to chicken as beef prices rise
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The number of U.S. menu items with poultry as an ingredient has climbed an average of 12 percent in the past three years.
read nowGoodDrinks introduces HFCS-free coffee sauce, mix line
May 22, 2012
GoodDrinks, a new specialty drinks producer, has introduced a complete line of sauces, mixes and concentrates that is completely free of high-fructose corn…
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Krispy Kreme's focus turns to franchising, beverage line
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Strategy also includes smaller factory shops and local store marketing.
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Is your staff BYOD and policy free?
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
Only 30 percent of companies have a policy in place for managing personal mobile devices used by employees for work.
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Experts weigh in on cost effective menu improvements
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Innovation can be achieved with items that already exist in the kitchen.
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