Restaurants' commitment to sustainability influencing younger customers

November 26, 2014

New research from Packaged Facts finds that sustainability initiatives are increasingly important to restaurant consumers. According to the Future of…

Sbarro's new pizza recipe features 20% more cheese

November 26, 2014

Sbarro introduced an enhanced pizza recipe this week, featuring 20-percent more cheese.

FAQ's about the FDA's final menu regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 25, 2014

The FDA will consider details throughout the next year, and will continue to solicit input on how to properly monitor these regulations.

Gluten-free beer finds its way

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

I can't tell you how many photos from friends I receive of restaurant bar menus that feature gluten-free beer. The photos are sent out of enthusiasm for the…

Pizza operators get their wish with FDA's final menu labeling regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The FDA's ruling mandates menu labeling by the slice, not the whole pie. Pizza restaurants do have to say how many slices are in a pizza.

Webinar will tackle 'Hot or Not' trends for employers

November 25, 2014

How much will big data cost in 2015? How can restaurants mitigate rising costs and increasingly competitive labor markets?

Canadian 'Express Entry' program will remove caps on cooks, managers

November 25, 2014

Currently, cooks and foodservice managers are capped in the Canadian Federal Trades stream. Caps will be removed from all streams with Express Entry, which…

Nat'l Restaurant Association adds Facebook app to encourage responsible alcohol service

November 25, 2014

The National Restaurant Association released the ServSafe Facebook app, Serving It Up with ServSafe, as part of its campaign to promote responsible alcohol…

Int'l Franchise Association adds two executives

November 25, 2014

The International Franchise Association has added two government relations and public policy professionals to its team. They include:

Mazzio's Pepperollies return to the menu

November 25, 2014

Mazzio’s is bringing back its Pepperollies for a limited time. The offering features layers of cheese and pepperoni baked into rolls and served with marinara…

Papa John’s acquisition extends brand's India presence

November 25, 2014

Papa John’s, Avan Projects and Global Franchise Architects today announced the acquisition of Pizza Corner stores in South India. Papa John’s will convert the…

How to make sure your dishes are properly sanitized

Ideally, one person should clean the dishes and the other person sanitize and handle the clean ones. If this isn’t possible, strict procedures must be followed…

Cheese prices drop well below $2 mark

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Heading into the busiest travel day of the year, gas prices have fallen for 60 consecutive days.

What's in your kitchen?

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Technology in food engineering and processing equipment coupled with better logistics has given companies the ability to specialize.

Consumer confidence grows, but costs pressure profits

November 24, 2014

Despite increased consumer confidence, increased costs -- beef is up 39 percent -- are making it tough for restaurants to earn a profit.

Business diners spend 6% more than leisure diners

November 24, 2014

Concur, a provider of spend management solutions, has released an analysis showing the habits of business diners and their benefits to restaurant…

Syrus Restaurant Information Services adds Android app

November 24, 2014

Syrus Restaurant Information Services has added an Android app to its restaurant management solutions portfolio to complement its already existing iOS app.

Restaurant groups deride lack of Renewable Fuel Standard decision

November 24, 2014

Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will delay the 2014 ethanol volume mandate, a move that will continue to affect commodities costs.

Papa John's new Red Kettle Cookie raises funds for Salvation Army campaign

November 24, 2014

Papa John's has introduced a Philly Cheesesteak Pizza and The Salvation Army Red Kettle Cookie. A portion of the proceeds from each cookie sold during its…

Restaurant organizations apprehensive about Obama's executive action on immigration

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

It has been estimated that about 20 percent of chefs, head cooks and cooks in the restaurant industry are undocumented immigrants.