Green Restaurant Association endorses eMonitor

April 26, 2013

Powerhouse Dynamics' eMonitor, with all monitoring and management capabilities, has been endorsed by the Green Restaurant Association. It is the first…

California McDonald's adds electric vehicle fast charge station

April 24, 2013

A McDonald's restaurant in Riverside, Calif., has installed a Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger. The restaurant also has a standard Blink pedestal…

BlackGold Biofuels opens recycling facility for restaurant wastewater

April 24, 2013

BlackGold Biofuels of Charlotte, N.C., has opened a recycling facility specifically for restaurant kitchens' wastewater. According to the company, it's common…

White Castle plants seeds for composting program

April 23, 2013

White Castle announced it is using a new compost made from restaurant food scraps. To celebrate Earth Day this week, White Castle planted flowers using the new…

Tim Hortons opens its first LEED certified restaurant

April 23, 2013

Tim Hortons opened its first LEED certified restaurant this week in Hamilton, Ontario. Two years ago, the location was a parking lot. Now it will serve as a…

Subway unveils recycled catering trays

April 23, 2013

The Subway restaurant chain has introduced catering trays that are made from 95 percent post-consumer recycled PET. The brand estimates that the adoption will…

Yum! Brands social responsibility report focuses on nutrition, sustainability

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is currently working to synchronize its animal welfare program and policies throughout all of its global markets.

Time for restaurants to 'Get REAL'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

REAL, which stands for Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership, uses a flexible points-based system similar to LEED to recognize restaurants that…

Tim Hortons outlines sodium reduction, sustainability efforts

April 4, 2013

Tim Hortons released its third annual Sustainability and Responsibility Report this week, highlighting the company's 2012 efforts and outlining goals for 201…

Want to reduce operational costs and waste? Start in the restroom

Paper towels can be costly, messy and environmentally unfriendly.

Doritos Locos Tacos is Operator Innovations Awards finalist

March 29, 2013

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Taco, introduced nationwide in March 2012, quickly became the chain's biggest product launch ever. The product has earned Taco Bell a…

LYFE Kitchen contract ensures LEED-certified restaurants

March 22, 2013

Shangri-La Industries has been appointed as project manager for LYFE Kitchen's expansion across the U.S.

Study claims NYC's proposed Styrofoam ban will add to foodservice costs

March 21, 2013

On the heels of a court ruling overturning the ban on large sodas, another proposal from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration is under…

White Castle testing composting program

March 12, 2013

White Castle has started a pilot program in its hometown of Columbus, Ohio, that composts all food and paper scraps. According to the Columbus Dispatch, the…

Wisconsin Culver's restaurant earns LEED certification

March 11, 2013

The Culver's restaurant on Linn Street in West Baraboo, Wis., has been certified "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED) by the U.S. Green…

Dunkin' Donuts agrees to source sustainable palm oil

March 8, 2013

Dunkin Donuts this week announced that it will begin incorporating 100-percent sustainable palm oil. The announcement was made by New York State Comptroller…

Energy Star recognizes efficient foodservice equipment manufacturers

March 6, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Scotsman Ice Systems as a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its contribution to reducing…

Could middle class boom in China spark U.S. food shortages, inflation?

March 5, 2013

While many American restaurant chains aggressively expand throughout India and China, some experts warn of a "boomerang effect" if such growth isn't controlled.

McDonald's invests $6.5M in sustainable coffee program

March 5, 2013

McDonald's USA, McDonald's Canada and their franchisees are investing more than $6.5 million throughout the next four-and-a-half years in a technical…

Tim Hortons testing electric vehicle charging stations

February 13, 2013

Electric vehicle owners in Oakville, Ontario, are now able to charge their cars during a Tim Hortons visit. The chain has installed its first electric vehicle…