Corn at center of price increases

By Steve Coomes

P.F. Chang's names Lane Cardwell as CEO

February 13, 2011

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc., operator of P.F. Chang's restaurants and Pei Wei Asian Diner, has announced that former board member F. Lane Cardwell will…

Excessive exposure results in sunburn, frostbite, violent robbery

Exposure to the elements for any length of time can lead to devastating consequences. Skin unprotected from the sun may result in serious sunburn.  With…

Keep your customers out of the ER For dessert

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Does it seem to anyone else that almost out of nowhere, all of a sudden, people are expressing food allergies in amazing numbers? 

NAFEM: The Everpure high-efficiency water filter

At NAFEM 2011, Everpure showed its MRS 600 high-efficiency, reverse-osmosis water filtration system.

NAFEM: Scotsman Ice luvs the nug

Editor Valerie Killifer talks to Terry Toth about Scotsman's chewable ice and the social media affection the product receives.

NAFEM show winds down, president's award given

February 11, 2011

The 2010 North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show wrapped up Saturday with the announcement of the 2011 NAFEM President's Award, given to The…

NAFEM: Vulcan FEG rapid-recovery griddle

Editor Valerie Killifer visits Vulcan Food Equipment Group at the 2011 NAFEM show to learn more about their fast-cooking griddle.

Einstein Noah preps for earnings call

February 10, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will release its fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results after the market closes Feb. 24.

NRA show will embrace innovation

February 10, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is seeking innovative food and beverage products that have made a significant impact on the industry, and will recognize…

Restaurant.com reaches 18K milestone

February 10, 2011

Restaurant.com, which connects eateries to diners nationwide, has added its 18,000th restaurant partner. In conjunction with the milestone, diners also have a…

Smashburger heads to Brooklyn

February 10, 2011

The New York City borough of Brooklyn will get its first of three planned Smashburgers in May. Franchisee Jim Denburg will open the outlet in the Fort Greene…

Digital Signage Today reveals ROI numbers for digital menu boards

February 10, 2011

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today announced it has published "Digital Menu Boards and ROI: Finding the break-even point for digital signage in…

Love is in the air: Lenny's launches huge Facebook promo

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fans who "like" the brand will earn a free half-pound sub.

NAFEM Show highlights energy savings

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 10, 2011

Exhibitors on day two of the North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show expressed optimism about the number of attendees at this year’s event…

Chipotle earnings: Recession, what recession?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 10, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

NAFEM: Woodstone's unique steamer

Woodstone's Kurt Eickmeyer talked with editor Valerie Killifer at the 2011 NAFEM show.

NAFEM: Kitchen Brains' restaurant management system

Editor Valerie Killifer speaks to Ben Koether, chairman of Kitchen Brains, about his company's restaurant management software.

NAFEM: Vitamix's The Quiet One Blender

Anthony Ciepiel demonstrates Vitamix's new Quiet One blender at the 2011 NAFEM in Orlando, Fla.

NAFEM: Henny Penny's new Evolution Elite

Editor Valerie Killifer talks with Jason Moles about the company's new Evolution Elite frier. The interview took place at the 2011 NAFEM show in Orlando, Fla.