Salt warnings required on NYC menus

September 10, 2015

New York City diners will soon see "salt shaker" symbols on menus to denote dishes high in sodium.

How restaurant chains can increase profits by improving energy and operational efficiency

By implementing device-level monitoring of energy consumption, chains gain unmatched visibility into the devices running their restaurants and can easily…

13 ways to beat weather-related supply chain challenges

'Mother Nature is not sweet.' -- John Shelby Spong

McDonald's increases size of Quarter Pounder

August 13, 2015

McDonald's Quarter Pounder has put on weight, as beef prices have climbed.

Egg shortage 2015: How is your restaurant coping?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Due to the egg shortage, local and national restaurants have had to improvise when it comes to providing eggs to their customers. Some have had to limit egg…

Receiving 101: Control and Safety

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Whoever is in charge of receiving should follow a standard set of rules in order to maintain the safety of food and ensure you protect your bottom line.

FTC challenges proposed Sysco, US Foods merger

February 24, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission alleges that if the merger between Sysco and US Foods goes forward as proposed, foodservice customers, including restaurants…

U.S. markets opening to Irish beef after 15-year ban

January 5, 2015

News comes at a time when beef prices are at historic highs, as is demand for premium beef; new Irish supply could bring price relief.

How to fight rising food costs before they hurt your business

Shop around for food networks or buying groups, which offer better collective buying power.

Hurdles expected to remain in place in 2015 for restaurant operators

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to record-high commodities prices, labor inflation, technology costs and health care/menu labeling regulations, there is also intensified…

Restaurant groups deride lack of Renewable Fuel Standard decision

November 24, 2014

Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will delay the 2014 ethanol volume mandate, a move that will continue to affect commodities costs.

Wholesale turkey prices on the rise

November 19, 2014

A drop in production and high beef and pork prices are putting pressure on the market, causing turkey prices to jump 16 percent year over year.

Chocolate companies warn of an impending shortage

November 18, 2014

Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…

Startup aims to help restaurants clear hyperlocal produce hurdles

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

OtherShip Foods offers 10- and 20-foot containers that use hydroponics technology to grow produce on site.

Heartland acquires XPIENT Solutions

November 10, 2014

XPIENT offers integrated cloud-based human resources, staffing and scheduling, food cost control and inventory and supply management solutions.

Fast food industry driving global cheese market

October 31, 2014

Research and Markets has released the "Global Cheese Market 2014-2018" report to their line of products.

Restaurant Canada feathers ruffled by government's lack of transparency on chicken pricing

October 29, 2014

Restaurants Canada is calling on a government commission to be more transparent as it investigates the cost of production formula used in setting the price of…

Culinary Software Services releases Cheftec Xt4

October 22, 2014

Culinary Software Services recently released ChefTec xt4, featuring simplified entry of Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points information, a new EDI…

Firehouse CEO: Restaurant industry dealing with unprecedented headwinds

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Union activism, food costs, data breaches and minimum wage debates are just part of the 'external factors' facing restaurant operators.

A case for produce management

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Produce is hard to benchmark what you should be paying on a regular basis because there is no regularity to the product category.