The magic formula behind TCBY’s highest-grossing location

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A Dallas-based franchisee has maintained TCBY’s highest-grossing location for over two decades by leveraging strong corporate systems, a unique drive-thru…

FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora test a false positive as outbreak weighs on restaurant traffic

by Valerie Gritton

Taylor Farms is reporting the CDC has found a fast-positive for the cyclospora outbreak linked to its products.

5-state Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell shredded lettuce

by Valerie Gritton

The Cyclospora illness is being linked to Taco Bell locations in the Midwest. The brand is taking precautions and removing the affected producer's products…

Taco Bell responds to Cyclospora outbreak, becomes first major chain to pull at-risk ingredients

by Valerie Gritton

A Cyclospora outbreak has restaurant leaders on alert.

From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…

QSRs face headwinds, but Taco John's finds its flavor formula

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Taco John's is innovating its menu under the leadership of corporate chef Brad Bergaus to attract new consumers while re-imagining classic dishes with a focus…

Botrista Debuts New Beverage Innovations, Expanded AI Capabilities at the National Restaurant Association Show

Botrista debuts new categories including dessert drinks and better for your options like: low calorie, functional, antioxidant, protein beverages, along with…

Botrista Reaches $120 Million in Total Fundraising, Enhances Beverage AI Tools

The innovative beverage solution has attracted the attention of major players in the food service industry and secured significant investment from global…

7 ways to reduce food safety violations in restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Food safety should be a culture in restaurants. Training and retraining falls on management to make sure restaurants are on the up and up during inspections.

Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…

Moderate coffee drinking linked to longer life

June 2, 2022

Consuming a few cups of daily coffee has been linked to a lower death risk, according to new research.

Discover the Many Benefits High Oleic Soybean Oil Offers Food Service Companies and Consumers

Soybean oil is the leading edible oil globally, with continued improvements in the nutritional profile and functionality offering solutions to food service and…

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Emerging Trends in Restaurant Health

Watch Fast Casual and solution leaders Bluezone by Middleby and Powerhouse Dynamics as they discuss how restaurants can protect the health and safety of…

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One hot dog shortens lifespan by 36 minutes, PB&J adds 33 minutes

August 24, 2021

In the category of what most QSRs, fast casual restaurants and hot dog food truck vendors "don't want to hear" comes a study that claims humans lose 36 minutes…

How Odd Burger is striving to bring its plant-based concept to the masses

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Managing Editor, Pizza Today

Plant-based options are booming with consumer interest and one Canadian QSR is primed to benefit. Find out how Odd Burger aims to grab the attention of vegans…

NRA raises concerns on NYC restaurant vaccination rule

August 3, 2021

New York City's requirement, announced Tuesday, that restaurants check for vaccination proof of customers wanting to eat indoors is drawing more than one…

Meatless Farm Survey Says Over a Quarter of Americans Will Opt for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives When Restaurants Reopen

With Americans champing at the bit to get back to daily routines and neighborhood restaurants, this survey's findings are a telling sign of what restaurant…

Checkers/Rally's CEO predicts post-pandemic fast food resurgence + Lavu CEO on QSRs' digital path forward

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

Checkers/Rally's CEO Frances Allen explains why all that uber-healthy plant-based food that was so hot pre-pandemic in the U.S., could get a lot more…

Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons company CEO lays out COVID-19 response

Restaurant Brands International CEO Jose Cil sent an information-filled letter to the system, media and investors to provide a look at the many levels the…

Yelp findings show consumer interests in pandemic-stricken US

March 25, 2020

Yelp released its Coronavirus Economic Impact Report that shows some consumer trends developing amidst the nation's fight against COVID-19 infections…