Long John Silver's transitions commodities, payment systems, hires new COO

May 27, 2015

Long John Silver's announced the company has outsourced its complete supply chain operation to SpenDifference.

Taco Bell cutting artificial ingredients in 2015

May 26, 2015

Taco Bell announced the chain is cutting artificial flavors from most menu items.

McDonald's instructs workers to both ask and tell

May 26, 2015

In an effort to curb order mistakes, McDonald's has launched a new campaign called "Ask, Ask, Tell" that calls for drive-thru employees to repeatedly verify…

Sonic Candy Slush line to appeal to millennials

May 22, 2015

After a year of success from mixing bits of candy into its Slushes, Sonic will expand it Candy Slush line to include drinks with popping candy and crushed…

L.A. raises minimum wage to $15

May 21, 2015

The city of Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the U.S., voted Tuesday to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020, from the current $9.

Little Caesars ranked No. 1 in value, affordable QSRs

May 19, 2015

Sandelman & Associates ranked Little Caesars No. 1 for value and affordability of 148 fast food and pizza restaurant chains in its Quick-Track 2014 Study…

NRA: Is marijuana the next menu trend?

Will marijuana soon be on your menu? Steve Fox, director of VS Strategies, counsel at Vicente Sederberg LLC, and panelist for the 2015 National Restaurant…

NRA offering free eCertificates for SafeServe training products

May 14, 2015

The National Restaurant Association is now offering complimentary eCertificates for the ServSafe suite of training products, including ServSafe Manager, Food…

Arby's posts positive same-store sales for Q1

May 11, 2015

Arby's announced that Q1 sales results achieved significant system same-store sales growth, coming in at 9.8 percent.

Bugging out: Is cricket flour on your menu?

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

Many in the foodservice industry are touting cricket flour as the next "super protein."

McDonald's global sales down 0.6%

May 8, 2015

McDonald's Corporation announced today that global comparable sales decreased 0.6 percent in April.

Changing menus prove new consumer attitudes

May 7, 2015

AEB emphasizes that restaurants must jump on the group's preferences for locally grown, sustainably raised and non-processed foods.

Burger King sales boost attributed to spicy whopper, breakfast

May 7, 2015

Burger King experienced its largest increase in sales in nearly a decade in Q1.

HotSchedules and Jobsabi release Apple Watch apps

May 6, 2015

HotSchedules, a global software-as-a-service provider for the restaurant, retail and hospitality industries, announced the launch of their applications for use…

The un-red meat: Restaurants embracing new proteins

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurants are trying to meet Americans' desires to eat healthier by giving them a variety of protein options.

Starbucks concept store is an 'Espresso Shot'

May 5, 2015

Starbucks is opening its first-ever express format store at 14 Wall Street, across from the New York Stock Exchange.

NEC to host Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations

May 1, 2015

NEC Display Solutions of America, provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, will host a Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations.

Tokyo customers camp out for 1st Taco Bell since the 1980s

May 1, 2015

Taco Bell, opening for the first time in Tokyo since the 1980s, saw customers camped out in front of the store overnight for a chance at a free T-shirt and…

Dole launches fruit purees for restaurant menus

May 1, 2015

Dole launched its Chef-Ready Fruit Purées for kitchen and bar menus.

World Tea Expo to teach how to profit from tea on the menu

April 30, 2015

The expo will host tea tastings and sessions on how to profit from tea on the menu and at the bar.