JTM Food Group removes ‘yoga mat’ chemical from all bakery products

June 6, 2014

JTM Food Group has responded to growing public concerns regarding the use of ADA, or azodicarbonamide, in bakery products, reformulating its bread items…

Tyson Foods develops LTO exclusively for Pizza Patrón

June 6, 2014

Pizza Patrón is bringing some spice this summer with the introduction of Pepperoni Mexicano, made with beef, pork, a proprietary blend of spices and a hint of…

If you build it, they will come and you will profit

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Many operators also neglect to examine the pricing of kitchen supplies, which is the number one area for savings.

Inclement weather boosts delivery food orders

June 5, 2014

The extreme weather in Q1 2014 yielded good and bad news for the U.S. restaurant industry — total visits dipped, but delivery got a boost.

Innovation Center opens in Colorado for foodservice professionals

June 5, 2014

Food and Drink Resources, a Centennial, Colo.-based consultancy firm, has opened a new Innovation Center for food and drink professionals. The founders of the…

Granbury updates payment and coupon options

June 5, 2014

POS provider Granbury Solutions announced a new release of its online ordering engine, aimed at enabling its thousands of restaurant operators who accept…

How to craft a loyalty program for active social networkers

June 5, 2014

New research from Mintel shows that posting food pictures has gone beyond a few fringe foodies and is infiltrating the mainstream: 13 percent of those who have…

Marco’s finds footing in by-the-slice sales

June 5, 2014

Marco’s Pizza locations in Denver are capitalizing on their by-the-slice sales. The company said the Denver market is ripe for such sales, with heavy walk-in…

Pizza Pizza’s version of quesadillas now available permanently

June 5, 2014

Pizza Pizza Ltd. has launched a lineup of quesadillas, called Pizza-dillas, that are now available permanently. Pizza-dilla options at Pizza Pizza include…

How to maximize your supply chain strategy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In addition to cost, choose a distributor based on their food safety record and customer service metrics, as well as their sanitation practices.

Looking back at some equipment highlights from the NRA Show '14

Henny Penny showcases its chef's touch operating system, which features a barcode scanner that can pull up recipes.

Who are today’s foragers and what do their behaviors signal?

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

We see urban foraging characteristics in the food truck trend, as well as with consumers who seek out brands' secret menus.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza plants flag in the Bluegrass State

June 4, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open its newest location June 9 in Louisville, marking the brand’s debut in Kentucky. To celebrate, the company will offer free…

Pizza Hut adding online ordering app with visualization and past order features

June 4, 2014

Ordering platform provider Tillster Inc. announced today that it has been selected by Pizza Hut and KFC as the preferred partner for its global reference…

Papa Gino's names new agency of record

June 4, 2014

Papa Gino's Inc., parent company of Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, has named Boston’s Full Contact Advertising as its new agency of record.

Pizza Patrón offering deep discount for World Cup promo

June 4, 2014

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup tournament, which kicks off this month in Brazil, Pizza Patrón is offer an “Any 3 for $6.99” promotion now through July 31. The…

Sbarro to get a fresh start in new Ohio home

June 4, 2014

Sbarro announced this week that it is moving its headquarters from Melville, N.Y., to Columbus, Ohio, as it emerges from bankruptcy protection. The pizza chain…

Pizza Hut named kid-friendliest chain in Canada

June 4, 2014

Technomic's 2014 Canadian Consumers' Choice Award winners have been announced and include Arby’s, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. As part of its Consumer Brand…

Pie Five adds iced tea platform

June 4, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has added a new iced tea lineup in partnership with La Crème Coffee & Tea, a Dallas-based specialty coffee roaster and tea purveyor.

Seattle passes $15 minimum wage; franchisees sue

June 3, 2014

Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a minimum wage increase Monday, to $15 an hour. Mayor Ed Murray is expected to sign its passage today, which would…