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Wendy’s plans to use more sustainably sourced beef

The company is working with Progressive Beef to improve the sustainability of its supply chain.

Food

Putting a price tag on food waste

Tossing out food not only is bad for the planet, it’s also bad for business.

Beverage

McDonald’s joins forces with Starbucks to improve cups

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

The burger chain said it is committing $5 million to a partnership to develop a recyclable or compostable cup.

Operations

The most on-point quotes from the Restaurant Directions conference

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2018

These gems were among the words of wisdom served up at the first-time event for emerging chains.

Operations

McDonald’s will test paper straws in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2018

The company is switching to paper in the U.K. and Ireland and will look at alternatives to plastic straws in other countries.

Workforce

How to train employees to be nice

By Lindsey Ramsey on Jan. 20, 2014

Earlier this year, it was reported that McDonald’s was encouraging its franchisees to train workers to be less rude to customers. But several operators we spoke to feel that hiring the right kind of people from the start is the best way to ensure your staff has the gift of customer service.

ID NEWS: Fortune survey ranks Tyson 'America's Most Admired Company'

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 27, 2003

A Fortune Magazine survey has ranked Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, AR, "America's Most Admired Company" in the food production industry.The survey pinpoints...

UNFI to Utilize Green Power at New Texas Distribution Facility

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 23, 2010

LANCASTER, TX (September 14, 2010)—United Natural Foods Inc., a leading national distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods and relatedproducts,...

Trash talk

By Steve Coomes on Nov. 01, 2013

When even the smallest profit increases are major victories for restaurateurs, neglecting to examine fixed costs such as trash removal is like throwing away money, says Dean Corbett, owner of Corbett’s: An American Place and two other Louisville, Ky., restaurants.

Child obesity study

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 06, 2004

Two new studies are calling for the disclosure of nutritional information on restaurant menus and a curb on food advertising aimed at children as partial but important ways to combat juvenile obesity.

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