Study claims NYC's proposed Styrofoam ban will add to foodservice costs

March 21, 2013

On the heels of a court ruling overturning the ban on large sodas, another proposal from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration is under…

Fast casual eatery partnering with local cheese provider

March 21, 2013

MAD Greens Inspired Eats, a Denver-based restaurant group, will make the switch from a national cheese purveyor to Colorado-based Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy…

Starbucks buys Costa Rican farmland

March 19, 2013

Starbucks bought a 240-acre farm this week on the slopes of the Poas Volcano in Costa Rica, which will be home to a farming research and development center…

Energy Star recognizes efficient foodservice equipment manufacturers

March 6, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Scotsman Ice Systems as a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its contribution to reducing…

Burger joint serving alligators and pythons and beavers: 'Oh my!'

March 1, 2013

Bull City Burger and Brewery brewpub, a fast casual concept based in North Carolina, is celebrating its second annual Exotic Meat Month. Going by the …

Dallas Elevation Burger earns LEED certification

February 27, 2013

Elevation Burger's Dallas location has become the first restaurant in the city to earn its LEED-Silver Certification, meaning the building meets high standards…

'Live Consciously:' Panera intros new platform to express brand values, purpose, culture

February 19, 2013

Panera Bread Company has unveiled a new initiative — Live Consciously — to express its brand values, purpose and culture.

New mobile app helps diners find sustainable restaurants

February 13, 2013

A new free mobile application and website, GoPure, beta launched this week, helping users find, share, and learn about healthy and sustainable dining options.

Plenty of 'Hot' and 'Cool' at NAFEM '13

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New products featured at this year's show included labor and energy-efficient features, food safety characteristics, life cycle costs and more.

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 5

January 30, 2013

No. 5: Social responsibility

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 4

January 28, 2013

No. 4: Local sourcing

Au Bon Pain phasing out pork suppliers using gestational crates

January 23, 2013

Au Bon Pain is continuing commitments to animal welfare and humane treatment with its recent announcements stating that it will begin eliminating from its U.S.

Consumers redefining 'healthy eating' at restaurants

January 4, 2013

As consumers become more health conscious, their perceptions of what is considered "healthy eating" at restaurants are changing. According to new research from…

Report: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness

December 28, 2012

SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…

Chipotle wins PETA2 award for vegan-friendly fare

December 21, 2012

All the ballots have been cast and tallied to help peta2, PETA's youth division, decide who should be named the winners in the group's seventh annual Libby…

Chipotle coming to Vancouver

December 10, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill opens its first restaurant Dec. 13 in Vancouver B.C. The restaurant, which will be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., is located in Vancouver's…

NRA releases 2013 culinary forecast

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The top trends of 2012 will carry into the new year.

Technomic predicts five UK restaurant trends

November 27, 2012

Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to…

Case study: Automated oil management solution reduces costs, increases safety

By implementing the new system, Wild Wing Cafe reduced annual oil use by almost 14,000 pounds and $150,000.

Au Bon Pain partners with humane sausage company

November 14, 2012

Au Bon Pain added Niman Ranch sausage to its menu and is featuring two new breakfast sandwiches.