May 23, 2013

Industry News

WMMB Recognizes Winners of Cheese Recipe Contest

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) recently recognized 12 Johnson & Wales University culinary students for their outstanding recipes incorporating Wisconsin Cheese. The contest, presented in...

Lipton Offers Tea Makeover to Boost Beverage Sales

Iced tea is one of the most profitable items on menus, and Lipton has made it easier than ever for restaurants to sell more tea by offering a Tea Makeover to chain operators and small independent operators...

Penn Station East Coast Subs Offers Free Fresh-Cut Fries

As a special thank you to its loyal customers and neighbors, Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a free small order of its fresh-cut fries to anyone who dines in participating locations on Wednesday,...

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans Gets Bigger and Better

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans (PJ’s) is proud to announce the opening of several new locations in New Orleans and the region. The coffee company opened six new units in 2012, an 11 percent growth...

Betco Corporation Launches Defender Linoleum System

Betco Corporation is pleased to announce the newest addition to its floor care line: Defender Linoleum System. 

Quiznos Spices Things Up with New Chicken Fajita Sub

Quiznos has introduced an exciting new sub, Chicken Fajita, for a limited time only. Quiznos was bold enough to translate fajitas from a traditional format into an inspired sub. Regional Mexican and Latin...

Ovention Matchbox Oven Earns 2013 Kitchen Innovations Award

Ovention Ovens, headquartered in Dallas, is proud to announce its new countertop Matchbox Oven has been named an honoree in the National Restaurant Association’s 2013 Kitchen Innovations Awards...

Fro.Zen.Yo Enters into its First Overseas Franchise Deal

Fro.Zen.Yo has announced that it has signed on a new development agent franchise partner in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They will be opening a location in San Juan this year followed by many new locations over...

Robeks Launches Localized Media Automation Platform

The 108 franchisees of Los Angeles, California-based Robeks Premium Fruit Smoothies began utilizing Silvercrest Advertising’s state-of-the-art Localized Media Automation Platform (LMAP) to create...

8 Lessons from WFF's Annual Leadership Conference

For the first time, QSR had the honor of attending the Women’s Foodservice Forum’s Annual Leadership Development Conference, held this year on April 14–17 in Orlando, Florida.

New Taco John’s CEO Sets Sights on Growth

Mexican quick service restaurant chain Taco John’s International has selected Jeff Linville to be its new chief executive officer. 

Krispy Kreme Celebrates Heroes with BOGO Deal

On April 28, people of all ages will be celebrating National Superhero Day with capes and costumes in honor of their favorite superhuman hero or villain.  Krispy Kreme wants you to celebrate this...

Shake Shack, 800 Degrees Pizza to Open at Monte Carlo

MGM Resorts International unveils details about the experience it is creating in Las Vegas surrounding the world-class 20,000-seat arena under development in partnership with renowned sports, entertainment...

Feisty Chicken & Grill Treats Kids to Free Meal on Sundays

While many fast food restaurants offer kids meals at reduced prices, Feisty Chicken & Grill steps out ahead of the pack with their Kids Eat Free Sundays program. 

Registration Now Open for Share Our Strength's Program

More than 16 million children in America struggle with hunger, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This September, thousands of restaurants and chefs nationwide will band...

Placon Unveils New Tamper-Evident Recyclable Containers

Especially designed to incorporate safety and sustainability in one package, Placon’s new Crystal Seal Tamper-Evident plastic thermoformed food containers are 100 percent recyclable with a patent-...