National Restaurant Association adds of SVP of Strategic Alliances

October 29, 2014

The National Restaurant Association today announced the hiring of Jeffrey Calore as senior vice president of Strategic Alliances.

Restaurant Canada feathers ruffled by government's lack of transparency on chicken pricing

October 29, 2014

Restaurants Canada is calling on a government commission to be more transparent as it investigates the cost of production formula used in setting the price of…

MOOYAH: We treat our franchisees like guests

"We must treat our franchisees the way we want our franchisees to treat our guests," MOOYAH COO Michael Mabry told Splick.it's Anke Corbin in this video…

Consolidated Concepts adds two senior supply chain executives

October 24, 2014

Wade Winters is joining Consolidated Concepts as vice president of Supply Chain, and Joni Miller is joining as director of Supply Chain.

Culinary Software Services releases Cheftec Xt4

October 22, 2014

Culinary Software Services recently released ChefTec xt4, featuring simplified entry of Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points information, a new EDI…

Panera, Chipotle set sustainability standards by starting small, thinking big

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The biggest opportunities to save come with packaging and waste initiatives.

Mediterranean Brands receives foodservice innovation award

October 20, 2014

Falafel Scoop and Go was awarded third place finish in the foodservice category at the Prepared Foods- New Products Conference.

Jamba Juice, Hamilton Beach enter licensing agreement

October 17, 2014

Hamilton Beach will develop, market and sell Jamba Juice appliances at select retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

A case for produce management

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Produce is hard to benchmark what you should be paying on a regular basis because there is no regularity to the product category.

Startup aimed at helping restaurants pay suppliers on single platform

October 9, 2014

Sourcery, a San Francisco-based startup that helps restaurants, caterers and corporate kitchens to order and pay for food from local suppliers on a single…

Henny Penny announces leadership and structural changes

October 7, 2014

Henny Penny has announced several leadership changes and an organizational restructuring.

Expert urges operators to plan 2015 purchasing now

October 6, 2014

A purchasing forecast should clearly define the components that drive commodity prices, including geopolitical events, weather, planted acres of farmland, crop…

Wixon Foodservice Group adds new beverage mixes

October 2, 2014

The Wixon Foodservice Group has introduced new beverage mixes that can be used for hot, cold, alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks and can be customized across all…

Tyson Food Service rolls out new burger line

October 2, 2014

Tyson Food Service has announced two additions to its new line of flame broiled burgers and patties. They include:

Survey launched to track restaurant menu prices

September 26, 2014

Restaurant supply chain co-op SpenDifference has launched the latest survey in its menu price tracking study program. U.S. chain restaurant leaders are invited…

Greener planet, more green in the pockets

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Au Bon Pain reduced its carbon footprint, looks to shave up with 13 percent off its energy bill by monitoring and analyzing its energy usage.

Is grass-fed milk better for you than organic milk?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

One industry insider claims grass-fed labels are bringing in customers, more than non-GMO labels.

Restaurant Technologies rolls out mini-portable oil solution

September 24, 2014

Restaurant Technologies Inc. has introduced a new mini-portable oil solution to fit the needs of commercial kitchens that are challenged with the need to haul…

New guide caters to restaurateurs, retailers looking to boost income with ATMs

'How to Profit from ATMs: A Guide for Retailers and Restaurateurs' delivers 40 pages packed with essential information about the business of owning, operating…

Kitchen Innovation nominations now being accepted

September 18, 2014

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the 2015 Kitchen Innovations Awards – the program's 11th year.