Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently experiencing a trend of commoditization, with low barriers to entry and a standardized set of features offered by most restaurants. This trend is primarily driven by advancements in point of sale (POS) systems and the availability of white label, plug-and-play online ordering systems. In today’s highly competitive landscape, marketing departments are focused on getting a 360-degree view of the customer in order to personalize their e

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Restobiz

JULY 5, 2023

By Jessica Brill Food waste has always presented a challenge to the foodservice industry, but as inflation continues to reach record highs, restaurants may even be more motivated to lower waste and cut costs. From tightening up inventory to better managing off-premise orders, there’s an opportunity for the foodservice industry to waste less, lower its […] The post Food rescue: there’s an app for that appeared first on Restobiz.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JULY 5, 2023

Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey can be an exhilarating experience, but the road to success is often paved with uncertainty. For those looking to minimize risk while still enjoying the rewards of business ownership, franchising provides a compelling option.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 5, 2023

Short-term rentals offer lucrative opportunities. Renting apartments for short stays continues to gain popularity among travelers, allowing individuals to generate a substantial income. However, professional agencies compete with homeowners offering private apartments for vacation rentals and online travel agencies (OTAs). Property managers must distinguish themselves from the agencies to thrive in this market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2023

Tailored, classic details give Central Kitchen a uniquely blended personality that reflects the character of its Corpus Christi locale and feels like home – or in owner Richard Lomax’s words: “A really damn good bakery that meets people where they are.” To complete the 3,500-sq.-ft. remodel, he turned to Houston-based gin design group. The award-winning firm has spent the last decade shaping Houston’s burgeoning hospitality scene.

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Restobiz

JULY 5, 2023

How can you get those seats in your restaurant filled up? Marketing your restaurant online will attract attention for your business, while improving your guest experience, broadening your audience, and growing your online brand. Optimize your website Your website can be a successful selling tool if you know how to use it. 79 per cent […] The post How to market your restaurant online appeared first on Restobiz.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 6, 2023

Newport Hospitality Group (NHG), a leading hotel management company in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Home2 Suites by Hilton Fayetteville North, bringing NHG’s total number of rooms in the market to 338. This all-suite hotel joins the group’s successful properties in the area, Candlewood Suites Fayetteville, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Fayetteville North, reinforcing Newport’s strong commitment to the Fayetteville market.

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Food Safe Limited

JULY 7, 2023

Home / Blog Aspartame: What is it? Aspartame or E 951 is a non-nutritive intense sweetener. It contains 4 calories per gram (g), the same calorie count per gram of sugar. However, it’s approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Aspartame is used as an alternative to sugar as a sweetener but is added at much lower concentrations and is found in ‘diet’ beverages, foods, and ‘low-calorie’ products.

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Restobiz

JULY 4, 2023

By Mo Chaar Restaurants across the country are facing a triple-threat of challenges: inflationary costs, labour shortages, and pandemic debt – and many are struggling to stay afloat. According to Restaurants Canada, only half of restaurants are profitable, with one-quarter of its members worried they won’t survive another year. While a portion of the hospitality […] The post Preparing for the future of AI in restaurants appeared first on Restobiz.

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Fast Casual

JULY 4, 2023

Placer.ai's Bracha Arnold took a closer look at the location analytics of five fast-growing dining chains to see what is setting them apart from their competitors. Four out of the five, Bubbakoo's Burritos, Dave's Hot Chicken, Jinya and Killer Burger, are fast casual brands.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 6, 2023

DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm announced its opening, marking the first opening under Hilton’s full-service DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Berlin and the third in Germany. Designed to serve leisure guests vacationing in Berlin as well as business travelers and groups from around the world, the hotel is one of the largest in the city with 420 guest rooms and over 8,600 square feet of meeting space.

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Hobart

JULY 7, 2023

Study Shows Undercounter Dishmachines Save Labor & Improve Food Safety If your food service operation relies on manual washing in a three-compartment sink, upgrading to an undercounter commercial dishwasher can significantly improve labor and resource efficiency, as well as food safety. In a recent field study with a QSR operation using a three-compartment sink versus operation with an LXe Undercounter Dishmachine, Hobart engineers found an automated dishmachine provided measurable savings i

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Bon Appetit Management Company

JULY 7, 2023

Members of the Bon Appétit at Chase Center team at Rancho Llano Seco. From left to right: Premium Executive Chef Ramon Correa Sierra, Pastry Chef Stephanie Alameda, Clubs Sous Chef Davita Burnett, Eateries Executive Chef Chris Cook, Culinary Director Kristela Nazario-Mendoza, Culinary Supervisor Cyrus Irudistan, Catering Executive Chef Tariq Hadine, Premium Sous Chef Jaime Amaya, and Eateries Sous Chef Juan Miquel Gutierrez Under the leadership of Culinary Director Kristela Nazario-Mendoza, the

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Fast Casual

JULY 5, 2023

Families with kids 12 and under bring in checks that are more than twice as high as parties without kids. What are you doing to get your piece of the pie?

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Hospitality Net

JULY 5, 2023

Rome is a city filled with masterpieces. From the paintings of Caravaggio and Raphael to the sculptures of Bernini and the films of Federico Fellini - it is the cradle from which all that is best about Italy has emerged. So, the Eternal City was the perfect fit for the opening of the latest EDITION.

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Future Food Institute

JULY 7, 2023

“We are here at Fancy Food, in New York, the headquarters of the United Nations, to present a very special program of gastro-diplomacy to be held in Pollica, an emblematic community of the Mediterranean diet, which will be attended by representatives of the United Nations: a campus to train new generations of chefs, agri-chefs, cooks who, with their choices, will have a fundamental role on our health and our environment.” The interview with Sara Roversi, founder of Future Food Instit

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Food Quality & Safety

JULY 6, 2023

In May, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold California’s Proposition 12 , a law that bans the sale of pork from hogs that don’t meet certain production standards. Originally approved by the state’s voters in 2018, the law calls for minimum space requirements based on square feet for breeding pigs—as well as veal calves and egg-laying hens—and prohibits the sale of meat and eggs from those animals when they are raised in a way that does not comply with the minimum requirements.

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Fast Casual

JULY 7, 2023

Leveraging innovations in machine intelligence, environmental sensing and automation, leading technology manufacturers are now selling a variety of autonomous mobile robots capable of assisting consumer-facing workers with an approachable, friendly design.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 7, 2023

A palace or a 5-star hotel? Hotels around the world are often referred to as palaces or ‘grand dames’ – vestiges of a bygone era when grand hotels were associated with luxury and glamour. But the concept in its true sense is quintessentially French and in 2010 the French Tourism Office bestowed the title on establishments that met certain specific criteria.

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Kellerman Consulting

JULY 7, 2023

Walmart Food Safety Requirements Walmart and Sam’s Club provide their food safety requirements to help companies better understand how to work with them as part of their supply chain. In addition to Walmart’s general requirement for GFSI Certification, suppliers should be prepared for the following: Risk-Based Site Review – depending on a supplier’s product and past performance, there may be additional requirements for review at Walmart’s request.

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Chef's Deal

JULY 6, 2023

Running a lucrative foodservice business starts with choosing the right commercial kitchen equipment supplier because finding the most efficient, versatile, and durable equipment for your kitchen depends on partnering with a trusted supply store. The kitchen is the heart of all restaurants. It is the central hub where food is prepared, cooked, and plated before ending up on customers’ tables.

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Fast Casual

JULY 6, 2023

Panera Grocery Rewards sits at the nexus of the company’s loyalty program, CPG business and in-cafe offerings.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 6, 2023

Hyatt House Colorado Springs Airport celebrated its official opening today, marking the first Hyatt House hotel in Colorado Springs, thoughtfully expanding the Hyatt House brand footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Owned by Coughlin & Company, Inc. and managed by 5 Senses Hospitality Management, Hyatt House Colorado Springs Airport is conveniently located less than a 5 minute drive from Colorado Springs Airport and will provide guests with the service and c

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Restaurant Technology Network

JULY 6, 2023

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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ComplianceMate

JULY 6, 2023

Whether it’s an on-campus restaurant, prep area or cafeteria, the importance of food safety compliance in schools cannot be understated. Manual temperature checks can leave food vulnerable to spoilage, risking foodborne illness. Thankfully, many food and nutrition services are using software and technology for food safety and regulatory compliance.

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The Foody Gram

JULY 5, 2023

The popularity of online food ordering has skyrocketed, with Forbes predicting that the industry will reach a staggering value of USD 200 billion by 2025. As a result, restaurants are increasingly adopting various online food ordering platforms and technologies, including the latest in restaurant website design, to cater to their customers. But is investing in these platforms and restaurant website design worth it?

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Hospitality Net

JULY 6, 2023

At HVS, we take sustainability seriously. It is an important topic for us as a firm and also for the hospitality industry as a whole. As consultants to hotels and hotel operators, we spend much time traveling to meet our clients and conducting site inspections at hospitality properties across the country and globe. Travel is an essential component of what we do as a firm.

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Restaurant Technology Network

JULY 6, 2023

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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NewPoint Marketing

JULY 5, 2023

What is Brand Strategy: Critical Planning to Grow Your Business NewPoint Marketing is a marketing firm that specializes in helping food and beverage brands with their marketing and branding strategies. We offer a range of services that are specifically designed to help these types of brands succeed in a highly competitive industry by answering the […] The post What is Brand Strategy?

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The Foody Gram

JULY 5, 2023

The popularity of online food ordering has skyrocketed, with Forbes predicting that the industry will reach a staggering value of USD 200 billion by 2025. As a result, restaurants are increasingly adopting various online food ordering platforms and technologies to cater to their customers. But is investing in these platforms worth it? The answer is a resounding yes, and here's why: Enhanced Order Accuracy There's nothing more frustrating than ordering a meal you've been craving, only to receiv

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Hospitality Net

JULY 4, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Satu Mare, a brand debut in Romania. This latest signing delivers the lifestyle brand’s market debut in the Balkan nation and strengthens the brand’s presence in Eastern Europe.

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