Boston Market relying on technology to recruit employees

August 16, 2012

Boston Market is going high-tech when it comes to hiring employees for its 476 locations. Its using software from PeopleAnswers to help identify and select…

Au Bon Pain participates in California Strawberry Commission workshop

August 3, 2012

Last week, the California Strawberry Commission hosted a culinary workshop for select restaurant chain corporate chefs, menu developers and buyers. The…

Spread of hours in New York

by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant

Are you familiar with the regulation regarding the spread of hours in New York? It applies to virtually every restaurant in the state and failure to adhere to…

Ping HD rescues digital menu boards for fast casual chain coolgreens

July 25, 2012

Ping HD, a Denver-based provider of digital menu board and digital signage solutions for the quick-service restaurant and retail industries, recently announced…

Foodservice demand for California avocados growing

July 23, 2012

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has experienced a growth in demand through foodservice promotions this year.

Starbucks introduces sustainable hot sleeve

July 20, 2012

Today, Starbucks Coffee Company, LBP Manufacturing and Henkel announced the availability of EarthSleeve, a new hot-cup sleeve that integrates proprietary…

Food associations voice opposition to new dairy supply program

July 11, 2012

Several national food trade associations have voiced their opposition to a new dairy program designed to periodically limit milk production that is included in…

Colorado restaurant chains pitch in for wildfire relief

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Operators donating food and linking social media sites to American Red Cross page.

Start spreading the beverage news

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

The move by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to impose limitations on the size of sugar –based beverages permitted for sale in New York City (a 16-ounce limit…

Report spotlights low wages throughout food industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Food Chain Workers Alliance interviewed 700 employees in various sectors.

Starbucks debuts American-made merchandise

June 12, 2012

Starbucks today debuted its first line of American-made merchandise, including coffee mugs, available in cafes around the country. The line supports Starbucks…

Starbucks ready to launch K-Cup Packs

June 8, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company announced that, beginning June 12, Starbucks K-Cup packs will be available in participating Starbucks retail stores nationwide.

Seattle's Best Coffee, Coinstar partner for major self-serve kiosk rollout

June 7, 2012

Coinstar Inc. and Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, have announced an exclusive agreement to roll out Coinstar's new Rubi coffee kiosk in…

Webinar: Food Safety is a Winnable War: Strategies for Risk Mitigation

Food Safety is described as a “Winnable Battle” by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Foodborne diseases affect tens of millions of people and…

GoodDrinks introduces HFCS-free coffee sauce, mix line

May 22, 2012

GoodDrinks, a new specialty drinks producer, has introduced a complete line of sauces, mixes and concentrates that is completely free of high-fructose corn…

Jimmy John's founder a case study in risk-reward

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Jimmy John Liautaud offers some advice for franchising during NRA Show panel.

Is your staff BYOD and policy free?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Only 30 percent of companies have a policy in place for managing personal mobile devices used by employees for work.

NRA Show 2012: A display of industry growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Social media, mobile and point-of-sale trends have evolved.

High-impact, positive growth energizes 2012 NRA Show

May 10, 2012

The 93rd annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event posted strong growth…

Kitchen Innovations winners tout energy savings

The products were chosen based on innovation and their impact on operations.