QSR trends-to-be: Native American novelties to fermented Finnish foods

As a restaurateur, can you choose the menu trends coming down the pike, or would you like to know what trends forecasters say SHOULD be on you menus? Take this…

McDonald's Cyclospora issues highlight field-to-plate food handling challenges

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Two facts stand out from the cases of cyclospora infection being traced so far to some McDonald's salads and Del Monte vegetable trays: The parasite hangs out…

McDonald's salad parasite at center of FDA-CDC probe

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

McDonald's salad sales ban at 3,000 Midwest locations in 14 states continues after the FDA reported that a parasite, which its says can't be washed away, has…

McDonald's Canada to serve sustainable Angus at all restaurants

July 12, 2018

In a major nod to the quality of Canadian beef, McDonald's Canada announced today that it will be the first company in Canada to serve Canadian beef from…

Survey finds Gen Zers, families lead the restaurant spend race

A study reveals three ways for restaurant brands to increase sales.

Report: China's QSR sector to see big changes

July 2, 2018

A new ResearchAndMarkets.com's report on the Chinese fast food market through 2022 shows this restaurant sector will grow due to: 

Growing restaurant beverage trend demands brands rethink sweeteners

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

Natural and healthful sourcing is hugely in demand for today's restaurateurs. Why then do so few brands offer naturally sourced lower-calorie sweeteners…

Why food allergen programs are like rocket fuel for customer loyalty

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Many more brands are stepping up to the plate to tackle diners' concerns about food allergens by using everything from staff training to detailed menu item…

Del Taco rebrands with 'fresh' focus

June 21, 2018

Del Taco is launching a brand refresh that puts the emphasis on value, freshness and heightened hospitality. It all builds off what it says is the brand's…

Restaurant leadership stress: Save yourself, save your staff

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

Wellness Expert Heidi Smith drew big crowds at the recent restaurant show in Chicago, all seeking her lessons on stress reduction for restaurant leaders.

Planet Smoothie offers 2 hours of free smoothies June 21

June 18, 2018

The first day of summer — a.k.a. June 21 — also happens to be National Smoothie Day. and to pay appropriate homage, Planet Smoothie is giving away free…

KFC UK's lighter ways: The big chicken 'pivots' as QSR world watches

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

KFC in U.K. and Ireland is vowing to slash one-fifth of the calories from its menu in less than seven years. A monumental move, to be sure, and one that all…

FDA holds July 12 public meeting on foods made with animal cell technology

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is holding a public meeting in Maryland on July 12 around the food industry's increasing interest and use of animal cell…

Meatless: It's not just for vegans anymore

June 14, 2018

NPD Group said data shows a clearly higher demand for plant-based proteins today, evidenced by 19 percent growth in cases of such proteins shipped from…

Wendy's transitions to more 'sustainable' greenhouse tomatoes next year

June 6, 2018

Wendy's said this week it will source vine-ripened tomatoes for its North American restaurants exclusively from greenhouse farms by early next year. The…

Taco Bell, Domino's, Old Chicago Pizza all have workers with Hepatitis A infections this week

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

A West Virginia Taco Bell joins a Louisville Domino's and Old Chicago Pizza location reporting workers infected with hepatitis A this week.

McDonald's: All US stores serving fresh beef Quarter Pounders

May 8, 2018

As of today, McDonald's customers in the U.S. are now getting only fresh, not frozen, beef in Quarter Pounders, according to a company spokeswoman. Each burger…

Menu-labeling enforcement takes effect

May 7, 2018

As of today, restaurant chains with 20 or more stores must be following those long-delayed menu-labeling regulations or face the possibility of penalties. The…

Wendy's, Jimboy's, Pita Pit leaders share tips on supplier best practices

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

At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Louisville this month, Jimboy's Tacos North America CEO Bob Anderson, Pita Pit CEO Peter Riggs and Wendy's…

Taco Bell: The new vegetarian brain food?

April 24, 2018

Proof that you never know when a potential million dollar media moment is going to happen in the restaurant business came last week on the long-running…