Slim Chickens caters to football fans' food demands

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

There may be no greater test of the success of a catering program than a fanatic football fan, who's been guzzling suds and suddenly becomes hungry. Party…

Study: Higher pay might equal lower restaurant hygiene

September 14, 2017

In the months leading up to wage increases in places like Oregon and elsewhere, we've heard incessant cries that higher wages would lead to higher menu prices…

NRA says culture is key to safer restaurant fare

August 31, 2017

During National Food Safety Month in September, the National Restaurant Association will be concentrating its considerable strength on helping brands create a…

Buffalo Wild Wings Reveals the Secret to Saving Time Managing Quality Issues

Founded in 1982, with headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, Buffalo Wild Wings is a rapidly growing fast casual chain with over 1200 locations. This restaurant…

Illinois food allergy training regulations to take effect Jan. 1

August 30, 2017

On Friday, the state of Illinois officially added food allergy training requirements to the state's food handling regulations, according to a news release from…

One dead, 140 sickened in US by papayas from Mexican farm

August 15, 2017

One person is dead and 140 others have been reported infected with strains of Salmonella traced to papayas imported from Mexico to the U.S., according to the…

Gluten-free trend strong with 625 new products in 2 months

August 11, 2017

The gluten-free product and service certification concern Gluten Intolerance Group has put its official stamp of approval on at least 625 products in North…

Impossible Burger takes on NYT

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 10, 2017

The company behind the Impossible Burger — the meatless burger boasting it tastes and bleeds like real meat — is on a mission to "correct all the inaccuracies…

Chipotle and the 'elephant in the dining room'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The restaurant industry and its players are exhaling today after news that Chipotle might be able to overcome its food safety woes of last week and the…

Chipotle class action suits allege brand misled public, investors about food safety measures

July 20, 2017

One class action suit was filed, another is waiting for class certification and a third is in the wings, all alleging that Chipotle and its leadership led food…

BBC uncovers fecal bacteria in 3 US fast food chains' ice

July 20, 2017

A BBC "Watchdog" series investigation that found feces in iced drinks served at three U.S.-based fast food chains in the U.K., is rapidly growing into a global…

Chipotle mess gets worse: First sick diners, now fraud investigation

July 19, 2017

A New York litigation firm announced this morning that it has opened an investigation into allegations that Chipotle leadership engaged in securities fraud or…

Chipotle stock plummets on news of Virginia norovirus outbreak

July 19, 2017

One of the worst things that could occur to any restaurant, but especially the food poisoning-plagued Chipotle chain, has happened at a Sterling…

Long Range Systems partners with VeriSolutions to improve restaurant operations

June 1, 2017

Long Range Systems, a global provider of on-site guest paging, tracking and restaurant intelligence tools, has announced a strategic partnership with…

Five Guys Selects FoodLogiQ to Connect Global Supply Chain

We are proud to announce that Five Guys Burgers and Fries has selected our FoodLogiQ Connect platform for global supply chain visibility, streamlined supplier…

Required restaurant allergen training: Wave of the future?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Many jurisdictions nationally may not yet have regulations mandating how restaurants can best keep customers free from allergens and other food safety threats.

Free webinar: Is your franchise marketing strategy hurting or harming your brand?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

How is your brand coming across with potential and existing franchisees? If you aren't sure or don't have a well-crafted strategy based on proven best…

Operators and vendors join forces to set supply chain best practices

April 12, 2017

Foodservice supply chain company, HAVI, has joined with the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, food industry consultants at Kinetic12 and…

New joint venture partners get 'fresh' with the Sunshine State

April 11, 2017

For the most  part, the terms "fresh" and QSR are typically not used together in the same sentence. But, a new joint venture partnership aims to change that…

Cowboy Chicken, Elevation Burger execs: Pay supply chain due respect or pay consequences

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In a world, where customers are demanding that restaurants use ethically produced, sustainable and healthful ingredients, supply chain management has grown in…