Have burger chains reached their peak?

Smaller, regional brands have seen an increase in sales, while sales at their larger QSR counterparts are falling.

SCS providing supply chain services for VooDoo

March 11, 2014

Supply Chain Services today announced an agreement with VooDoo BBQ & Grill to provide supply chain management services for all company-owned and franchised…

What's up (and down) with food costs?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Food prices are affecting center-of-the-plate prices.

Starbucks to sell drinks in Korean stores

February 12, 2014

Starbucks is selling an organic birch tree beverage in Korean department stores thanks to a deal it recently signed with Sealand Natural Resources, a product…

Portion control is key to controlling commodity costs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

One operator discusses how he started turning a profit when he began measuring and weighing every pizza topping.

Report: Consumption shift in beef requires more cost control

February 5, 2014

Rabobank has published a new report on the U.S. cattle industry, calling for changes in the way beef is produced in order for the industry to remain…

Truth time: Fast casual leaders answer your questions

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEOs discuss everything from marketing and growth to washable dishes and conumer analytics.

Survey finds food cost increases will beef up menu prices

January 30, 2014

A recent survey from SpenDifference found that American chain restaurants plan to increase menu prices as part of a move to offset higher food costs.

SeafoodGrabber creates social networking for buyers and sellers

January 16, 2014

The B2B networking site SeafoodGrabber has launched in Boston, offering a marketplace that accumulates and organizes prices from wholesale seafood suppliers…

BWW names new VP

January 13, 2014

 Buffalo Wild Wings has named Brian Coan its vice president of enterprise supply chain. Coan is now responsible for developing and executing overall supply…

Restaurant Trend Mashup: What to expect in 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Experts discuss how restaurants should embrace this year's food, marketing and technology trends.

Restaurant groups pen letter to Congress over corn ethanol proposal

December 11, 2013

A group of restaurant and foodservice organizations has signed a letter addressed to Congress this week, asking for the elimination of the corn ethanol mandate…

Restaurant organizations respond to EPA's Ethanol proposal

November 18, 2013

The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to lower the biofuel-blending requirement, including corn-based ethanol, generated mixed responses from…

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…