Why 'locally sourced,' 'organic' aren't just buzzwords

QSRs need to pay heed to the increasing movement of consumers toward all things healthy and natural, and they need to be authentic about it.

Chipotle hires former critic to tackle food safety concerns

May 11, 2016

In hopes of rebuilding its damaged reputation caused by a number of food-safety issues, Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired one of its biggest critics, David…

5 ways to protect your brand from food-safety crises

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Industry execs discussed food-safety best practices at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Dallas.

Why Chipotle should be kicking food-safety issues 'new-school'

New-school technology could help restaurants teach and enforce food safety standards more effectively than old-school practices.

Why restaurants should ignore government’s delay on menu labeling

The real opportunity is to be a leader and put your nutritional information — all 11 of those pesky items, including consumer hot buttons like calories, fat…

Giardino Gourmet Salads hooks up with MenuTrinfo to add nutritional information to menu

April 14, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads has partnered with MenuTrinfo to update its website with nutritional information, allergen charts and info about its certified…

At the Summit: How to create a franchise-friendly supply chain

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The supply chain is often the thorn in the side of franchisors, especially those that have brands spread nationwide or globally.

E. coli outbreak linked to Pizza Ranch

March 18, 2016

Chipotle isn't the only large chain reporting food-safety issues.

Chipotle 'Not dialing back food-safety efforts'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Chipotle's Chris Arnold said the chain is not dialing back food-safety efforts.

Massachusetts Chipotle closes after employees become ill

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

March 8, 2016

No customer illnesses have been reportedly connected to the restaurant.

Webinar download: Subway, Cava Grill execs discuss supply chain traceability

March 2, 2016

Amid national attention around food borne illnesses and increasing customer expectations, it's more important than ever for restaurant operators to achieve…

How Tropical Smoothie Cafe is Creating a Powerful Food Safety Program

While the constant change and evolution of the food industry can be exhausting, there’s never been a more exciting time to be a food supply chain professional.

NYC surpassing salt ruling?

by Wade Winters — V.P. Supply Chain, Consolidated Concepts

Although chain restaurants in New York City are required to put a saltshaker icon on menu items that contain more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium, a Manhattan…

NPD Group: Millennials not abandoning Chipotle

February 18, 2016

Teens and young adults increased their visits to the Mexican fast casual chain by double-digits last year, according to NPD Group's ongoing foodservice market…

Chipotle makes $10 million food-safey commitment via Twitter, Periscope

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

February 8, 2016

Nearly 50,000 Chipotle employees gathered today across America’s 2,000 units to discuss the chain's new food-safety procedures.

CDC: Chipotle E coli issues are over

February 1, 2016

When a restaurant serves foods featuring several ingredients that are mixed or cooked together and then used in multiple menu items, it can be more difficult…

Chipotle’s new food-safety procedures underway

January 19, 2016

CEO Steve Ells said the program is the product of a comprehensive reassessment of its food safety practices conducted with industry leading experts that…

5 strategies to reassure consumers about food safety

Consumers now hold restaurants to higher standards than ever, forcing brands to reassure them about the safety of their food.

Poll: 74 percent of consumers expect better restaurant food safety monitoring

January 15, 2016

A national consumer survey conducted by market research publisher Packaged Facts found that nearly three out of four consumers (74 percent) think that fast…

Chipotle to temporarily close doors Feb. 8 to talk with employees about food safety

January 14, 2016

As part of its reputation recovery effort, Chipotle executives will talk with the chain’s employees about food safety.