Beef patties recalled due to possible Listeria

February 25, 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Kenosha Beef International have received no reports of illness.

Top 100: Restaurants - Blazing Onion Burger Company

February 25, 2015

Blazing Onion Burger Company climbs to the number 18 spot of our 2014 Top 100: Restaurants.

Research and Markets publishes US pizza market report

February 24, 2015

Research and Markets has published the "Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail, Second Edition" report.

Researchers predict alternative proteins will make up one-third of market by 2054

February 24, 2015

Plant proteins, insects, algae, and synthetic biology sources may make up over 50 percent of the alternative protein market by 2054.

Middleby acquires high speed slicing unit

February 24, 2015

The Middleby Corporation announced it will acquire the assets and the manufacturing facility of the High Speed Slicing business unit of Marel, which has annual…

EarthLink launches managed security monitoring service

February 24, 2015

Managed network and cloud solutions provider EarthLink Holdings Corp. has unveiled a new Managed Security Monitoring Service designed to actively monitor…

Nevada, Hawaii, Florida boast highest percentage of restaurant workers

February 24, 2015

States whose restaurant workforces represent the largest proportions of their overall employment include Nevada, with 16 percent; Hawaii, with 14 percent and…

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…

Top 100: Restaurants - Burgerfi

February 24, 2015

Burgerfi grabs spot number 19 on Fast Casual's 2014 Top 100: Restaurants.

​Why manufacturers offer rebates and not net pricing

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

In a corporate situation, there are pros and cons for both the buyer and the manufacturer to use the rebate system.

Einstein Bros. set to shutter 39 locations

February 23, 2015

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced it plans to shutter 39 underperforming stores in 11 states on Feb. 24.

Potatopia is pushing potatoes to the center of the plate

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

With a goal of more than doubling Potatopia's unit count in 2015, Alan Dikker has his sights set on elevating the lowly spud.

Top 100: Restaurants - Sweetgreen

February 23, 2015

Sweetgreen breaks the top 20 on 2014's Top 100: Restaurants.

Top 100: Restaurants - Cowboy Chicken

February 22, 2015

Cowboy Chicken is ranked 21 on the 2014 edition of Fast Casual's Top 100: Restaurants.

Top 100: Restaurants - MAD Greens

February 21, 2015

MAD Greens claims spot 22 on this year's Fast Casual Top 100: Movers & Shakers.

Despite sales growth, is tough sledding ahead for the fast casual segment?

The fast casual segment continues to outperform other segments of the restaurant industry. But will it be able to keep up the pace?

Great Wraps promotes four

February 20, 2015

Great Wraps grill has promoted four in its corporate offices.

Fiesta Restaurant Group posts positive Q4 and FY 2014 results

February 20, 2015

Pollo Tropical's comps rose 6.6 percent in 2014, while Taco Cabana posted a 3.3 percent increase.

Coca-Cola, Fishbowl partnering to offer digital strategy solutions for restaurants

February 20, 2015

Coca-Cola is partnering with Fishbowl to offer a portfolio of research and solutions that can empower its foodservice clients to develop and execute digital…

Paytronix recognizes brands for innovative loyalty programs

February 20, 2015

Reward program solutions provider Paytronix Systems Inc. has announced the winners of its 2014 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards, recognizing brands for their use of…