Global Foodservice News
Best Business Books 2021: Old man and the C-suite
Excellence Now: Extreme Humanism by Tom Peters (Networlding Publishing and un/teaching, 2021) Tom Peters is an older man in a hurry. In his short new volume, he tells us things he’s told us in his many previous books, and he insists we need to run out and do every one of them right now. He tends…
Read MoreHazardous chemicals are found in food from chains like McDonald’s and Pizza Hut
A group of researchers analyzed different food chain products and found plasticizer compounds that can cause cancer, infertility, and asthma. This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. The George Washington University conducted a study in which they found alarming information about the food offered by various fast food restaurants.…
Read MoreRecord Growth as the Foodservice Industry Recovers
KCL, the industry leader in foodservice design technologies, announces 22 new manufacturing partners who now host their equipment content– PDFs, CAD blocks, Revit families, and supporting images, and documents– on KCL software. Designers, consultants, and dealers around the world appreciate the convenience of KCL’s best-in-class design tools. KCL software is used in 174 countries and…
Read MoreSubway Inks One of the Biggest Franchise Agreements in History
Subway announced Tuesday that it signed a deal to open more than 2,000 stores across South Asia, a move the fast-food chain called one of the “largest master franchise agreements in quick-service restaurant history.” The sandwich concept will work with Everstone Group, a South Asia-focused private investment firm, to open the locations in India, Sri…
Read MoreFive New Restaurants are Coming for Sol Mexican Cocina, Solita Tacos & Margaritas and Chevys Fresh Mex Brands
Looking past the pandemic bump in the road, Xperience Restaurant Group is pushing forward with growth for its Sol Mexican Cocina and sister Solita Tacos & Margaritas brands, as well as the legacy Chevys Fresh Mex. The Cypress, Calif.-based multi-concept group’s parent Z Capital Partners LLC acquired the four Sol and two Loita restaurants in…
Read MoreSmokey Mo’s TX BBQ Hires Restaurant Industry Veterans, Plans Texas Expansion of Multi-Unit Barbecue Concept
Team hailing from Rudy’s Bar-B-Q and Mighty Fine Burgers of K&N Management join to bring a fresher barbecue experience to Smokey Mo’s fans alongside rebrand. Smokey Mo’s TX BBQ, an authentic Texas barbeque chain with 16 locations throughout Central Texas and 21 years of successful corporate operations, announced new members of its leadership team. They…
Read MoreFood Safety Tips for Restaurants Buying Local Ingredients
The most crucial consideration is ensuring regulatory compliance. There’s a growing trend among restaurants, especially smaller establishments, to buy local ingredients. This can provide some of the freshest meat and produce around, and customers like knowing their patronage support nearby businesses. As beneficial as this practice can be, it can also come with some unique…
Read MoreSix Key Strategies to Elevate Food Safety
In organizations with a culture of food safety, everyone from the corporate CEO to the manager and janitorial staff feels accountable. After being sequestered in their homes for months due to COVID-19, consumers are reemerging with a hunger to dine out again. Restaurants are happy to welcome guests but are still reeling from massive changes…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Partners with IBM to Expand Voice-Ordering Technology
The technology has been tested at multiple restaurants with positive results. McDonald’s revealed Wednesday that it’s turning to IBM to accelerate the growth of its automated voice-ordering technology. As part of the agreement, IBM will acquire McD Tech Labs, which was formed following the burger chain’s 2019 acquisition of Apprente, a leader in voice-based, conversational…
Read MoreKeeping it Regal
In many ways, White Castle is regarded as royalty in the ultra-competitive fast-food burger segment. With 362 restaurants in 14 states, it may not be the biggest chain compared to its Goliath-like competitors, but White Castle is leading the pack in longevity, industry firsts, and creating a cult-like following. Celebrating 100 years in business in…
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