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Operator Innovations Awards focused on technology, sustainability

March 29, 2013

An independent panel of foodservice operators from the across the industry has selected the finalists for the 2013 Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists…

Study claims NYC's proposed Styrofoam ban will add to foodservice costs

March 21, 2013

On the heels of a court ruling overturning the ban on large sodas, another proposal from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration is under…

Energy Star recognizes efficient foodservice equipment manufacturers

March 6, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Scotsman Ice Systems as a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its contribution to reducing…

Could middle class boom in China spark U.S. food shortages, inflation?

March 5, 2013

While many American restaurant chains aggressively expand throughout India and China, some experts warn of a "boomerang effect" if such growth isn't controlled.

Pizza operators advised to throw out expert advice, conventional wisdom

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Owner/operator/consultant Michael Shepherd believes mid-sized and smaller systems will need a long time to recover from big chains' deep discounting.

NYC pizza food truck recognized for sustainability features

February 22, 2013

Neapolitan Express, a New York City-based pizza food truck, has been recognized by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for its green features.

New mobile app helps diners find sustainable restaurants

February 13, 2013

A new free mobile application and website, GoPure, beta launched this week, helping users find, share, and learn about healthy and sustainable dining options.

Plenty of 'Hot' and 'Cool' at NAFEM '13

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New products featured at this year's show included labor and energy-efficient features, food safety characteristics, life cycle costs and more.

California Pizza Kitchen yields utility savings with energy management partnership

January 15, 2013

Ecova, a total energy and sustainability management company, announced that California Pizza Kitchen has reduced its electricity usage by 4.3 percent in one…

Consumers redefining 'healthy eating' at restaurants

January 4, 2013

As consumers become more health conscious, their perceptions of what is considered "healthy eating" at restaurants are changing. According to new research from…

Report: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness

December 28, 2012

SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…

Danish pizzeria runs on recycled energy

December 5, 2012

Vestforbraending, a Danish energy company, recently created a campaign to raise awareness about waste reduction. The campaign included a popup pizzeria that…

NRA releases 2013 culinary forecast

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The top trends of 2012 will carry into the new year.

California Pizza Kitchen unveils reimaged brand prototype

December 4, 2012

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its new flagship restaurant at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, Fla., this week. The opening showcased the brand's new store…

Technomic predicts five UK restaurant trends

November 27, 2012

Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to…

Chains itching to cook from scrach: Part 1

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

About a year ago, in its annual predictions of the hottest hospitality trends, international restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman warned that the "misuse of…

Pizza Fusion named franchise 'game changer' in Entrepreneur

October 22, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced that Entrepreneur magazine has named Pizza Fusion a franchise industry "game-changer," owing largely to its green…

The sustainability playground: consumer fatigue

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumer disconnects can only be remedied through education, and marketing familiar terms is essential.

NRA hosting inaugural foodservice packaging recovery summit

October 15, 2012

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) have partnered to help raise awareness of foodservice packaging…