May 26, 2013

Industry News

Quaker Steak & Lube Unleashes Ultimate Rider Giveaway

Quaker Steak & Lube is unleashing the Ultimate Rider Giveaway in conjunction with its “Best Weekly Bike Nite on the Planet”.

Through September 30, 2013, guests and fans can sign...

FROM THE FLOOR: Beverage Dealers Help Diversify

As restaurant operators look to make sure that beverages continue to be a strong and growing element of their businesses, there are plenty of drink suppliers, product developers, and manufacturers looking...

Heinz Delivers More Sauce for Your Buck with New Dispenser

Heinz Foodservice introduces its Heinze DispenSaver Condiment, a new bottle-filling system designed for high-volume, back-of-house applications that offers up to 99 percent yield.

In addition to its...

FROM THE FLOOR: Electro Freeze Debuts App

Electro Freeze, a division of H.C. Duke and Son, introduces to the U.S. frozen dessert industry Genni, the first soft-serve frozen dessert quality management smartphone app.

Genni mobilizes the...

BrandStand Intros Trio of Hand-Sanitizer Dispenser Stands

Best Sanitizers announces its new trio of BrandStand dispenser stands. This new product combines a marketing and promotional component with a portable hand-sanitizing system.

The portability of...

Espro Brews Up New French Press

Espro announced it will collaborate with illy caffè, Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea, and its restaurant supply distributor Chicagoland Beverage to demonstrate the Espro Press tabletop coffee service for...

FROM THE FLOOR: Building a Culture That Works

In an age when culture means so many things that it often means nothing at all, brands are going back to their roots to build a strong organization from the inside out.

FROM THE FLOOR: Fazoli's to Launch New Concept

Fazoli’s is rolling out a new fast-casual concept focusing on modern Italian fare, CEO Carl Howard announced at the 2013 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.

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FROM THE FLOOR: Gluten Free Picks Up Steam

Gluten-free items seem to be everywhere at this year's National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, which kicked off its four-day run today in Chicago.

Pasta? Yes. Bread?...

Sweetgreen's App Garners 18 Percent of Transactions

Sweetgreen, an organic, farm-to-table salad chain founded in Washington, D.C., announced the successful results of its recently launched rewards app, developed and launched three months ago with technology...

Southern Pride Unveils Two New Commercial Smokers

Southern Pride, a creator of commercial smokers, introduces the MLR-150 gas-fired, wood-burning rotisserie smoker, a commercial kitchen/competition-ready rotisserie smoker in a compact model. 

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Monin's New Website Offers Recipes, Flavor Trends

Monin Gourmet Flavorings, a provider of premium syrups and flavoring products, has developed a new website. The updates support beverage professionals by providing flavor trends, seasonal inspiration, new...

The Gracious Gourmet Rolls Out Trio of New Spreads

The Gracious Gourmet’s award-winning line of spreads, chutneys, pestos, and tapenades are available in 76-ounce foodservice sizes. The more than 20 product options are useful for any application...

NRA: National E-Verify System Crucial in Immigration Reform

National Restaurant Association (NRA) policy experts told two Congressional panels that a nationwide employment verification system that is workable for employers is a top restaurant industry priority in...

CorFire, OLO Team Up for Mobile Commerce Solution

CorFire, the mobile commerce business of SK C&C USA and a leader in mobile commerce technology, announced a strategic business partnership with OLO), a digital commerce engine for restaurants. 

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Street Taco Trio Makes Its Debut at California Tortilla

The fans spoke, and California Tortilla listened. Street Tacos edged out the competition to win March’s Elito 8 Tournament; now they’re available at California Tortilla locations nationwide...