Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Health-driven brand True Food Kitchen transitioned its kitchens across all 46 locations in 18 states as well as its entire menu to become 100-percemt seed oil-free. As part of a multi-year shift, the brand exclusively uses avocado and olive oils, eliminating industrial seed oils from every ingredient of its 100-plus menu items. “This isn’t just a trend or a tagline—this is who we are,” said Matthew Padilla, Head of Culinary at True Food Kitchen. "It was a massive unde

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Food Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: A bill in Tennessee would get rid of the reduced-price school meal category and an Oklahoma Senator wants to continue a program that reimburses schools in the state who source local products for meals.

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Wasserstrom

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Designing and building a restaurant is a complicated process. Oftentimes, people only see the result of a restaurant opening when everything looks perfect, and the establishment is full of excited, hungry diners. However, getting to that point involves a lot of hard work, even for the most experienced restaurateurs. Potential owners will benefit from having […] The post Design & Build: Budgeting for Your Restaurant Launch appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - As the Philippines continues to rise as a key destination in Southeast Asia, the countrys tourism and hospitality sectors are experiencing remarkable growth, heard a special forum organized by C9 Hotelsworks and Delivering Asia in Manila attended by over 100 industry leaders. With its vibrant culture, pristine beaches, world-class resorts, and bustling urban centers, the Philippines has become an increasingly attractive destination for both leisure and business travelers.Th

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Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

BSI has welcomed Phil Harmon as its CEO. Harmon brings leadership experience from the technical fibers and commercial textiles sector. Most recently, he served as president of Universal Fibers, a position he held since 2016.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Toronto-based BurritoBar USA, a fast-casual Mexican food franchise, has inked a master franchise agreement that will lead to the opening of 110 Barrio Burrito Bar restaurants in Georgia. Barrio Burrito Bar entered the U.S. in 2020 under the name BURRITOBAR and rebranded in 2024. It focuses on offering fresh, high-quality ingredients, daily prepared meats and homemade salsas.

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Food Safety Guru

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Keeping a professional kitchen clean isnt just about appearancesits a legal requirement under UK food hygiene regulations. A well-structured cleaning routine helps prevent cross-contamination, reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses, and ensures compliance with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulations. This guide covers everything you need to know about keeping your kitchen safe and compliant, including: Two-stage cleaning (essential for food prep areas) Sanitiser contact times (why they ma

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Today, Chicken Salad Chick shared a snapshot of its 2024 milestones, including a record-breaking 88 deals—a 60% jump over its 2023 growth. Among those deals, one dozen groups of existing franchisees reinvested in the brand, signing on for an additional 27 restaurants. Altogether, nearly 40 new units opened in 2024, contributing to a grand total of 288 units spanning 20 states.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), in partnership with EOS Hospitality, is redefining the Myrtle Beach hospitality landscape with a monumental investment of over $58 million in transformative renovations at three of its most beloved properties: Caribbean Resort & Villas, Ocean Reef Resort, and Compass Cove Resort. These renovations will deliver an unparalleled guest experience, blending modern comfort with the warm charm and vibrancy Myrtle Beach is known for.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Johnson-Lancaster and Associates has launched the Las Vegas Restaurant Design Group, to be led by President Michael Benson. Benson, a resident of Summerlin, Nev., has over 30 years of experience in the industry, comprising hospitality design and architecture, notes a release. Benson currently helms the IFE Group/ Southern California Restaurant Design Group, also a subsidiary of Johnson-Lancaster.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A new climate action training programme for destinations has been launched by sustainable tourism non-profit, the Travel Foundation, in partnership with Expedia Group. Destination Climate Champions is the first climate action training course that is free to access for those working in Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), thanks to generous sponsorship from Expedia Group.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has a few new appointments, including two in the c-suite. Jonathan Biggs joins the chain as chief operating officer, while two existing employees earned promotions—Chris Sasser to chief financial officer and Karen Wickliffe to general counsel.

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Future Food Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Paul Polmans Inspiring Message from Davos Are We Truly Transforming, or Just Waiting for the Transition? One of the most thought-provoking moments for me at Davos 2025 was a conversation that struck at the core of what it means to drive real change. It wasnt about pledges, offsets, or corporate sustainability reports it was about the fundamental transformation of what we put into the world.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The challenge of keeping food at precise temperatures—whether hot, cold, or frozen—has long been a critical issue in commercial kitchens and foodservice operations. From ensuring food safety to maintaining quality and consistency, operators must navigate the complexities of temperature management across a variety of menu offerings.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the worlds largest independent hotel brand, is excited to announce the launch of its new Travel Advisor Portal, a cutting-edge platform designed to empower travel professionals with a comprehensive suite of tools and resources. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, the portal offers priority access to a curated collection of more than 600 luxury independent hotels, resorts, and residences worldwide while featuring a seamless, integrated experience f

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Sculpture Hospitality

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The restaurant industry is no stranger to challenges - tight profit margins, demanding customers, and a constant drive to stay competitive. But theres another growing priority for todays restaurant owners sustainability.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Hospitality has always been about creating unforgettable experiences, where every detail mattersfrom the warmth of a welcome to the comfort of a room. Today, those details increasingly include digital touchpoints that connect guests seamlessly to the services and spaces they enjoy.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Part 2 of this series examines a number of other interventions for food plant decontamination including light-based and reactive oxygen-based technologies, as well as peroxide, chlorine dioxide, ozone, and electrolyzed oxidizing water.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The hospitality industry in Georgia and the Southeast is at a crossroads. As the region prepares for major eventsincluding Atlantas MLB All-Star Game (2025) and FIFA World Cup (2026)hotels are gearing up for increased demand. However, operators face a major challenge: rising labor costs, stagnant employment recovery, and declining Net Operating Income (NOI).

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A recent study has characterized the challenges of ensuring food safety in dark kitchenswhich sell food for takeout or delivery solely via online platforms and may operate out of shared kitchensfrom the perspectives of both environmental health officers and the business operators themselves.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Marriott achieved excellent results in 2024, as we delivered best-in-class experiences that helped drive strong demand for our industry-leading portfolio of brands. Full year global RevPAR rose 4.3 percent and, with record gross room additions of over 123,000, net rooms grew 6.8 percent to over 1.7 million rooms worldwide at year-end.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Publicity concerning PFAS in food packaging has led to litigation alleging contamination in foods, claiming that manufacturers falsely marketed products by failing to disclose the presence of PFAS. Such claims will likely increase due to EPA's requirement for manufacturers and importers to submit reports on their use of PFAS by January 2026.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Signia by Hilton Amman offers guests an elevated stay experience and worldclass events in the heart of the Jordanian capital.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A lack of genuine investment in employee training and development among the food industry may be contributing to food safety incidents and foodborne illnesses. This article explores the essential elements of high-quality employee training programs that make a lasting impact and also drive business growth.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Over 45 senior hospitality leaders came together in Dubai for the FHS World Advisory Board Meeting recently to discuss and shape the vision and agenda for the Future Hospitality Summit FHS World, taking place in Dubai from 27-29 October 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Avantium N.V. has entered a joint development agreement with Amcor Rigid Packaging USA LLC to explore the use of Releaf, Avantium's plant-based polyethylene furanoate (PEF) polymer, in rigid containers for food, beverages, and other products.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Delivering a memorable guest experience has always been the foundation of success in the hospitality industry. But how can hoteliers stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital era? With guest expectations shifting and technology advancing, leveraging innovative tools has become essential for creating effective, meaningful communication.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Hoshizaki America continues to expand its reach in the southeast. Effective February 1, Hoshizaki has partnered with Master Marketing Manufacturers Reps for sales of all ice machines, dispensers and refrigeration products in its southeast region covering North Carolina and South Carolina and the MAFSI Region 12 portion of Tennessee.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The hospitality industry isnt slowing down, and outdated PMS solutions are dragging hotels behind. Clunky, slow, and vulnerable to cyber threats, legacy systems can no longer keep up. If your property still relies on an aging PMS, heres why 2025 is the year to upgraderanked from most to least urgent.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Tri-Union Seafoods has made the decision to voluntarily recall select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camps, H-E-B and Trader Joes brand names. This voluntary recall is out of an abundance of caution following the notification from our supplier that the easy open pull tab can lid on limited products encountered a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium

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