Don't go it alone in 2014

By enlisting a GPO, you can focus your time on key strategic areas like co-branding and operations.

Higher beef prices, mobile ordering on the menu for 2014

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Expect a moderate sales growth rate this year.

Wheat prices down more than $2.50 year over year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wall Street experiences more record highs.

Restaurant groups pen letter to Congress over corn ethanol proposal

December 11, 2013

A group of restaurant and foodservice organizations has signed a letter addressed to Congress this week, asking for the elimination of the corn ethanol mandate…

Pizza operators plan for higher cheese prices if farm bill deal isn't reached

December 10, 2013

With the new farm bill still on the table less than a week before the Congressional Christmas break, some pizza operators are wondering how much cheese prices…

The case against case shoppers

The philosophy is simple: Price does not drive quality.

Wheat prices drop under $7

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Wall Street has had quite a run this year, and continues to hit new milestones. The Dow Jones, for example, finished above 16,000 for the first time last week.

Stock market continues to break record highs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The average cost of wheat falls to $7 even.

Restaurant organizations respond to EPA's Ethanol proposal

November 18, 2013

The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to lower the biofuel-blending requirement, including corn-based ethanol, generated mixed responses from…

The hidden costs of delivery

Consolidation is more efficient, less time-consuming and more economical.

Poultry, pork costs expected to fall in 2014

Relief in beef costs isn't expected until mid-2015; but coffee, cheese and wheat will all fall in the New Year.

The myth of confidentiality

A group purchasing organization cannot exist if it shares pricing of one company with another.

LeanPath releases latest food waste prevention system

October 24, 2013

LeanPath Inc., specialists in food waste prevention systems, announced the availability of its next-generation food waste measurement solution — the LeanPath…

Chuck E. Cheese's marketing shift paying off for shareholders

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cheese prices are up 15 cents in two months.

Tracking: Linking purchases to sales

By not tracking, you run the risk of being an absentee manager and allowing your staff to make decisions for you.

Analysts predict spike in natural gas costs

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum!'s stock falls after a disappointing earnings report and continued struggles in China.

Cheese prices jump 20 cents in three weeks

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Last week was the stock market's best since January.

Optimize distribution costs (Part II)

The best way to reduce cost is to commit to a distributor, negotiate directly and join a GPO.

Optimize distribution costs

Consolidate dry, refrigerated and frozen items and include paper goods and cleaning supplies.

Cheese and wheat prices tumble

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Papa John's hits a new 52-week high.