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Tide Is High: How Restaurants Can Protect Against Spring Flood Season

Modern Restaurant Management

The start of spring this month also signals the start of flood season – the natural disasters that account for 90 percent of all natural disaster damage, according to the American Red Cross. Additionally, annual costs to repair or replace damaged buildings could grow by roughly 25 percent from $13.5 billion in 2022 to over $16.9 billion by 2052 due to climate change.

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13 Ways To Beat The Restaurant Staffing Shortage

Sculpture Hospitality

The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the pandemic with staffing shortages being one of the biggest challenges faced by restaurant owners. Over the past few years, many workers have left the industry and as a result, finding skilled staff has become increasingly difficult.

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Executive perspectives: restaurant experts offer advice for operators

Fast Casual

Bryce Fluellen shows how Everytable's unique franchising model tackles food insecurity, builds communities and fuels growth/profits; Blaine Hurst of Blaine Hurst Enterprises shares how recruiting among IDD workers is more than doing good: data shows it boosts core metrics across restaurants.

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The rise of bleisure: combining leisure with business travel

Hospitality Net

After a few years of restricted movement, people are keen to make the most of travel opportunities — it seems even as part of their work. Employees are making the decision to enhance corporate travel opportunities with rest, relaxation, and adventure — the combination of business and leisure, also called ‘bleisure’, sets an intention for combining work and play, and has no doubt come about partly in response to Covid-19.

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Tech Is Revolutionizing Restaurants’ Quality Audits

Modern Restaurant Management

Think of what your restaurant can accomplish with quality auditing. First (and most importantly), you’ll maximize quality and safety while minimizing risk. Audits can also help brands identify (and fix) areas of non-compliance, as well as spot (and address) potential threats. Collecting and analyzing real-time data allows operators to make more informed decisions that can optimize operations, increase efficiencies, boost revenue, reduce waste, cut costs, and drive restaurant growth.

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5 Challenges All New Food Truck Owners Face

Wasserstrom

Food trucks have gained immense popularity in recent years, thanks to their convenience, affordability, and the unique dining experience they offer. Starting your own food truck business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. In this article, we will discuss some of the most significant challenges […] The post 5 Challenges All New Food Truck Owners Face first appeared on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Costa Rica’s El Mangroove Unveils Renovation and Expansion

Hospitality Net

Since the nature-inspired resort opened in 2014, guests have flocked to El Mangroove to explore the unparalleled natural beauty of the Gulf of Papagayo. That’s if they could book a spot at the all-suite property. Now, after a thoughtful, six-month renovation, the retreat is even more welcoming. Thirty-six new suites have been added to the property, which rests on 17 acres of beachfront forest, surrounded by mangroves.

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Utilizing Automation to Maximize Your Restaurant’s Labor Efficiency in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

The labor shortage that began in 2020 has not slowed, with restaurants continuing to struggle to fill open positions and keep employees long-term. As a result, they are looking for ways to better optimize their labor operations while also maximizing business opportunities. This typically includes creating staff schedules based on sales forecasts, trimming labor during slow times, and providing managers with more control – and accountability.

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How to Choose the Perfect Cake Display Counter for Your Bakery

Riddhi Display

Do you own a bakery? If so, you need an essential piece of equipment, like a cake display counter. This equipment not only helps in displaying delicious cakes and pastries for patrons but also keeps them organized and fresh. However, with several available options in the market, it becomes quite overwhelming for choosing a perfect cake display counter for a bakery.

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Coffee outlook: Demand strong despite faltering consumer confidence

Fast Casual

Consumers still want to spend money on coffee, but some product preferences are changing and external macroeconomic factors are concerning.

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Akaryn Hotel Group Opens Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai

Hospitality Net

Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai officially opens in northern Thailand. This is the third property under the Aleenta brand from Thailand-based luxury boutique hotel specialist AKARYN Hotel Group. Offering 44 rooms and suites, a restaurant, bar, spa and wellness centre featuring tailor-made wellness programmes and retreats, the resort manifests AKARYN Hotel Group’s ongoing dedication to providing authentic, premium, sustainable experiences.

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A Case for Financing

Modern Restaurant Management

One challenging aspect of owning a small business is purchasing and maintaining expensive equipment. This is especially true in the food service industry. Restaurant equipment directly affects the customer experience and operating efficiency from the quality of food offered, the food preparation time and the front and back of house staff levels required to properly service the customer.

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Alternative protein startups underscore the need for scientific and engineering talent

GFI

August 4, 2023 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Alternative proteins will be a cornerstone of the 21st-century green economy Making meat without the animal is no easy feat. In order to successfully build a new technological paradigm for feeding a growing global population, we’ll need the people power to propel plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation technologies forward: highly-specialized scientists and engineers, and lots of them.

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LTI Helps to Build a Better Future for Clayton County’s Youth Through Career and Education Events

LTI, Inc.

LTI was excited to participate in four local community events held last Month in support of student growth and career development. Barbara Casey Lane, president of LTI , served on a panel of four judges at the sixth annual Perfect Pitch High School Competition presented by Mitch Johnson, Regional Vice President, Primerica. The competition was held on Wednesday, March 29 at the Clayton County Public Schools Performing Arts Center in Jonesboro.

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Evolution Of The Hotel Night Auditor Role

Hospitality Net

A night auditor – the common name for an employee who works the front desk overnight – plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a hotel. Today, with advances in technology and automation, the role of the night auditor has evolved a great deal. No longer are night auditors spending their entire shift reconciling payments, balancing the day’s financials, and scanning and sharing reports.

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Save Money by Switching to Restaurant Online Ordering Software

The Foody Gram

The COVID-19 pandemic changed our world in a matter of days, forcing us to shelter in place and social distance. Businesses were quickly shut down, and one of the hardest hit industries were restaurants. Restaurant owners were challenged with new obstacles to keep their businesses open. Many restaurants turned to new online ordering systems to satisfy hungry customers and keep their business running.

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RTN Member Voices: Insights From OneDine

Restaurant Technology Network

RTN Member Voices is a video series spotlighting innovative restaurant technologists sharing thought leadership around our industry’s most urgent challenges - and opportunities. Give RTN Member Voices 10 minutes to supercharge your tech game!

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New Regulations Involving Food Scraps May Be Including Your Kitchen Soon

Chef's Connection

By Zoe Mackey WHAT'S HAPPENING? The City of Portland has initiated a food scraps requirement that is being rolled out to the Portland Metro area over the next 2 years. As of March 2023, large food waste producers will be required to compost their food scraps instead of sending them to a landfill. This will impact around 3,000 businesses - from grocery stores, restaurants and catering businesses, food and beverage manufacturers, and schools/hospitals/campuses with large cafeterias.

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U.S. hotel GOPPAR highest since October 2022

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) exceeded the pre-pandemic comparable and was the highest since October 2022, according to STR‘s February 2023 P&L data release. EBITDA was the only key bottom-line metric on a per-available-room basis to come in lower than February 2019.

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Foodservice Software Industry: What to Look for When Purchasing Foodservice Software

Culinary Digital

Be it a CXOs, manager or food service operation experts, investing in the right software for your foodservice business is crucial to streamline operation, improve efficiency and enhance customer experience. With so many options available in the market, it can be challenging to choose the right one. Here are some important factors to consider when purchasing foodservice software. 1.

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RTN Member Voices: Insights From Xenial

Restaurant Technology Network

RTN Member Voices is a video series spotlighting innovative restaurant technologists sharing thought leadership around our industry’s most urgent challenges - and opportunities. Give RTN Member Voices 10 minutes to supercharge your tech game!

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How is Fresh Ideas Meeting the Evolving Needs of Today’s Students?

Fresh Ideas

At Fresh Ideas, we pride ourselves on thoughtfully and wholeheartedly caring for every student who walks into one of our dining halls. The majority of these students fall into Generation Z – those born between 1997 and 2012. This generation is digitally-savvy, politically engaged, health-focused, and socially conscious. We’re committed to meeting their needs and standards via the food we serve.

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Grupo De Valle Announces The Expansion of Its Midscale Portfolio

Hospitality Net

The Ocean Front La Quinta Pedernales - Cabo Rojo is signed and approved and is expected to begin construction during the Fall of 2023 and open in the Summer of 2025. A direct result of Fairmont, S.R.L leadership, represented by Mr. Guillermo Estrella of Estrella & Tupete’s belief in both the presidents Luis Abinader and Minister of Tourism David Collado’s vision to develop the area.

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FSSC releases Version 6 of the FSSC 22000 scheme

HACCP Mentor

The Foundation FSSC has recently published the latest version of their FSSC 22000 scheme. Version 6 is now available to … FSSC releases Version 6 of the FSSC 22000 scheme READ MORE » The post FSSC releases Version 6 of the FSSC 22000 scheme appeared first on HACCP Mentor.

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Toolkit to Help Schools Protect Students From Losing Medicaid Coverage

Healthy Schools Campaign

Millions of students across the country who currently rely on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for health insurance may soon be without coverage. Since March 2020 – the start of the pandemic-related Public Health Emergency – children and families enrolled in Medicaid have been able to stay covered without completing renewal paperwork.

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RTN: Four Years ALL IN

Restaurant Technology Network

RTN Co-Founder, Angela Diffly, shares milestones in standardization and technology guidance, live at MURTEC 2023, and explores what’s next for this game-changing community.

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Forget Gaming: Why the Metaverse Has Its Real Application in B2B

Hospitality Net

While the media focus has primarily been on the B2C space, B2B Metaverse has many potentials and offers several benefits to businesses. The B2B Metaverse differs from the B2C Metaverse in several ways, including user base, goals, services offered, revenue models, and data privacy concerns. While the B2B Metaverse is gaining traction, it is still in its early stages and requires more development.

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Food recalls around the world this week

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Possible presence of milk and hazelnuts in a batch of Tesco Free From Bran Flakes FSA alert FSA The Cambridge Food Company Ltd (trading as Cheese +) recalls several cheeses because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Somerset Cheese Company recalls Pennard Red Goats Cheese because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. CFIA Salento Organics brand Dark Chocolate products recalled due to undeclared milk.

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Regular vs. Deep Cleaning On Farm

MSU Agrifood Safety Produce Bites

This episode features Phil Tocco, MSU Extension Produce Safety Educator, and Morgan Anderson, Michigan Conservation District Produce Safety Technician. They discuss the importance of maintaining a regular cleaning and sanitizing schedule, and provide guidance on what to pay attention to when conducting a deep clean before the season starts. Funding for this podcast was made possible in part by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137.

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Buzzworthy Start-Ups Steal the Show at MURTEC!

Restaurant Technology Network

15 truly innovative start-ups competed in this year’s Start-Up Alley, culminating in a riveting final-three showdown — and one amazing winner.

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Accor signs first hotel in Zimbabwe under Mantis Collection

Hospitality Net

MBANO MANOR HOTEL VICTORIA FALLS BY MANTIS WILL BE AN ECO-LUXURY EXPERIENCE WITHIN A BIRD & TREE SANCTUARY.

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