Moe’s Southwest Grill awarded LEED Silver certification

June 13, 2011

The Williston, Vt. location of Moe's Southwest Grill received LEED silver certification, making it the first restaurant in the chain and state to earn the…

NRA 2011: Food safety legislation on the horizon

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New regulations on imports, locally-grown produce go into effect beginning in 2012.

NRA 2011: Oregon in Chicago highlights local bounty

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 20, 2011

Oregon in Chicago has become an NRA Show tradition among attendees and continues to highlight the growing trend of traceability from farm to fork. Traceability…

Caribou Coffee to reward guests for using reusable drinkware

April 20, 2011

As part of Caribou’s Happy Everyday sustainability program, guests who use reusable drinkware will receive 50 cents off any drink, any size, any day.

GRA releases Earth Day List of Certified Green Restaurants

April 14, 2011

In honor of Earth Day, the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) is saluting the restaurants, chains, celebrity chefs, corporate cafes, schools, national…

Truitt Bros. receives newcomer award from Culver’s Restaurants

April 6, 2011

Because of its ability to supply the Culver’s restaurant chain with pumpkin puree and pie filling during a shortage in 2010, Truitt Brothers has been given the…

GE Capital’s WattWise helps restaurants cut energy use

March 30, 2011

GE Capital has launched a new mobile application, WattWise, to its franchise restaurant operator customers in the U.S. WattWise analyzes the energy consumed by…

Baja Fresh expands “Earth Fresh” initiative

March 21, 2011

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the nationwide rollout of its pioneering Earth Fresh Initiative. In December 2009, Baja Fresh began testing a number of…

Grimaldi's founders plan fast casual burger concept

March 20, 2011

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has announced its current expansion plans that call for new locations in Dallas, West Palm Beach, Fla., and various other sites.

Greenopia ranks top green restaurant chains

March 20, 2011

Greenopia, which researches eco-friendly retailers, services and organizations, has recently named its most sustainable restaurant chains.

NRA, Georgia-Pacific Professional to develop recycling best practices

March 17, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced that it will work with Georgia-Pacific Professional to identify best practices in the areas of recycling and…

Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi named as top corporate citizens

March 15, 2011

Nine National Restaurant Association members have been included on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s list of the 2011 100 Best Corporate Citizens…

Farm-to-fork trend inspiring operators

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

As the use of farm-branded ingredients continue to be a growing trend on restaurant menus, farm-to-fork purchasing companies are picking up speed.

NRA collaboration aims for zero waste

February 23, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is collaborating with the Atlanta-based Zero Waste Zone program to identify best practices, create resources and measure…

NRA names 2011 Kitchen Innovation award winners

February 22, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of its 2011 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, which recognizes groundbreaking kitchen equipment…

Buffalo Wild Wings opens electric vehicle charging station

February 3, 2011

Sunshine Restaurant Corp, the Central Florida developer of Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants/sports bars, joined Progress Energy Florida and NovaCharge Thursday…

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Native American diet as an orphan

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Bacteria adjust to their surroundings, as do viruses, with sometimes shocking ease. Bacteria amend their diet to survive. For mammals, the ability to adjust to…

2010: Fast Casual year in review

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Healthcare reform, bankruptcy protection and brand overhauls highlight a year full of the quintessential highs and lows.  

Resolution Salad helps Tossed customers keep the weight off

December 13, 2010

Tossed, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, has announced the debut of its 2011 Resolution Salad, a delicious way for people to keep their…