Marco's Pizza adds "A Little Kick" to National Hot & Spicy Day

August 18, 2014

Marco's Pizza is promoting its new Spicy Fresco Three Cheese and Spicy Double Pepperoni Fresco pizzas by inviting guests to stop by tomorrow, Aug. 19, from 1…

Pizzerias claim five of 10 winning spots in U.S. Foods contest

August 13, 2014

Food Supplier US Foods announced the ten finalists yesterday of its Top Family Friendly Restaurants competition. 

Unique marijuana pizza leaves company thirsty for more

August 13, 2014

In addition to yesterday's announcement of the potential development of a marijuana pizza, Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation stated today it is creating a…

Does China expose the concept of Quality Fade in QSR food products?

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

The tendency of major QSR brands to stick with longtime suppliers exposes a false sense of security with faulty supplier partners.

Deli meat supplier launches loyalty program

August 12, 2014

Supplier Norbest Inc. recently announced the launch of a new loyalty program for customers that allows customers to earn points on qualifying products and…

Wheat, cheese prices jump as gas falls

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza shares, wheat, cheese on the rise

Latest China supply crisis hits Yum! Brands stock hard

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

An abundance in refinery production is keeping gas prices in check.

Mission Foods leapfrogs competitors with plastic ship boxes

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

It is not often in the QSR industry, that one decision can positively impact so many touch points in restaurant operations.

Papa Murphy's extends Pepsi contract

August 1, 2014

Papa Murphy's today announced it has signed a multiyear agreement with PepsiCo to renew their 16-plus-year partnership. Under the new deal, PepsiCo will remain…

Latest Chinese supply chain crisis hits Yum! Brands' sales 'significantly'

July 31, 2014

Yum! Brands said the latest supply chain crisis in China has caused "significant, negative" damage to sales at its KFC and Pizza Hut brands in that market.

Tyson Foods sells poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil

July 29, 2014

Tyson Foods Inc. has reached a definitive agreement with JBS SA to sell its poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil. According to a news release, the…

Gas prices drop for 24th straight day despite geopolitical tensions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wheat is down more than 40 cents in two weeks.

Liguria Foods intros new premium pepperoni brand

July 24, 2014

Liguria Foods has introduced a new premium pepperoni brand: Bravo Gusto.

Unique Pizza hires dairy scientist to advise on product development

July 22, 2014

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation today announced it has engaged Dr. M. (Mali) S. Reddy, a dairy industry scientist, to advise the company on global business…

Wheat prices fall 32 cents in a week

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gas prices continue to drop from Independence Day spike.

DaVinci Gourmet intros new smoothie mixes for foodservice operators

July 18, 2014

DaVinci Gourmet has introduced new smoothies made without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. According to a news release, the smoothies include…

Tyson’s tender offer for Hillshire set at $63 per share

July 17, 2014

Tyson Foods has commenced a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Hillshire Brands Company at a price of $63.00 per share. The…

Henny Penny earns three Business Marketing Assoc. awards

July 16, 2014

Cheese remains below $2 for second week in a row

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After hitting 6-year highs, gas prices tumble in a week.

How corn affects food prices

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Corn prices were up 13 percent in the first six weeks of 2014 which will adversely affect the price of many of the foods you stock in your restaurant.