Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.

LeanPath releases latest food waste prevention system

October 24, 2013

LeanPath Inc., specialists in food waste prevention systems, announced the availability of its next-generation food waste measurement solution — the LeanPath…

Will the falafel be fast casual's next big thing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Arianne and Scott Bennett say consumers will embrace unique food if presented to them correctly.

Top CEOs join Fast Casual Exec Summit's experts panel

Attendees will have the opportunity to grill industry leaders on what it takes to run a successful fast casual restaurant.

Analysts report above-average meat and dairy prices

August 23, 2013

Analysts with Great American Group Inc. have reported that pricing for meats and dairy products remains higher than average. The trend reflects the continued…

10 tax tips to save restaurateurs money

The best guarantee of consistently low tax bills this year, next year and so-on down the road is tax planning now. Don't wait until the end of the year.

Chipotle allowing antibiotic-treated beef?

August 13, 2013

Known for serving naturally raised meat, Chipotle Mexican Grill may change its standards and allow beef treated with antibiotics into its restaurants amid a…

Pork industry braces for all-time high prices

August 9, 2013

The cost of bacon is on the rise, and the high prices are expected by many analysts to hit the foodservice industry sooner than later.

Nat'l Food Service Security Council rebrands itself

August 6, 2013

The National Food Service Security Council announced today at its 34th Annual Conference that it has changed its name to the Restaurant Loss Prevention &…

5 risk management tips for the food industry

July 23, 2013

SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Services LLC, a California-based insurance agency, has provided five risk management tips for the foodservice industry.

Chipotle remains solid despite rising food costs

July 19, 2013

Chipotle didn't let down analysts this quarter when it posted solid second quarter earnings Thursday. The chain, which opened 44 new units this quarter…

Eliminating Voids in a QSR

Excessive voids waste customer time, increase food costs and can point to employee theft. A point-of-sale system that reduces voids can help.