Bill Marler

JULY 19, 2022

So, who made the Tara, Daily Harvest, Stone Gate, Revive? As Maya Angelou would say – “when we know better, we do better”. For those who have been following my blog the last few weeks, there is little surprise that Tara has been the likely link to some or all the illnesses from Daily Harvest French Lentil + Leek Crumbles (and possibly other Daily Harvest products) and Revive smoothies – specifically, the Pineapple and Mango (which is not longer for sale).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 18, 2022

If you’re involved in any aspect of the Fast Casual category, you don’t need me to tell you that labor and distribution issues are real. We all also know that there is no silver bullet that will course-correct the struggles faced by owners and operators. The landscape has changed since the pandemic, and as restaurateurs, we need to push the bounds of innovation to develop short and long-term solutions to the things keeping us up at night – staffing and supply chain challenges.

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Lavu

JULY 19, 2022

With record-breaking inflation, restaurants are looking for every way they can to cut costs and keep menu prices consistent. If your restaurant is feeling the … How To Fight Restaurant Inflation and Keep Menu Prices Consistent Read More ». The post How To Fight Restaurant Inflation and Keep Menu Prices Consistent appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Wasserstrom

JULY 19, 2022

When purchasing a piece of professional kitchen equipment, the actual cost extends far beyond its price tag. This is where the total cost of ownership (TCO) comes in. TCO is a broader and more holistic approach towards the overall health of your financials and will change the way you purchase equipment for the better. This […]. The post Kitchen Supply TCO: Is the Lowest Price Really the Lowest Cost?

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Bill Marler

JULY 16, 2022

Congress passed the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in 1938 in reaction to growing public safety demands. The primary goal of the Act was to protect the health and safety of the public by preventing deleterious, adulterated or misbranded articles from entering interstate commerce. Under section 402(a)(4) of the Act, a food product is deemed “adulterated” if the food was “prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2022

Local search has had a big moment during the pandemic, and now as inflation surges and inventory challenges mark the latest hurdle, I think that moment is here to stay. Industry advertisers have needed to remain nimble as economic conditions have turned on a dime, reevaluating their campaigns to reflect changing restrictions, consumer behaviors and more, sometimes at a mere moment’s notice.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JULY 19, 2022

If you like working for yourself and are driven to succeed, a franchise might be for you.

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Bill Marler

JULY 21, 2022

We have been retained by 326 linked to Daily Harvest products and nearly two dozen linked to Revive Pineapple and Mango Smoothies. According to the FDA, the Investigation of Adverse Event Reports: French Lentil & Leek Crumbles (June 2022) and no mention of Revive Pineapple and Mango Smoothies. The FDA warns: Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled French Lentil & Leek Crumbles from Daily Harvest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2022

QSR net sales for the quarter are up 1.4 percent compared to Q2 2021, according to the Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) Q2 Industry Trends Report. Average check was up 7.2 percent for the same period, while Q2 traffic was down 5.4 percent YOY. Inflation is still climbing, but it's not all bad news for operators??. In recent news that probably surprised no one, the Fed announced that the US inflation rate had accelerated, exceeding even already-gloomy expectations.

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Eating at a Meeting

JULY 18, 2022

I'm SO excited to be chatting with my friend and industry leader Rachael Riggs to talk about the 5 Dimension of Wellbeing on the Eating at a Meeting podcast this week. For more than 25 years, Rachael has been dedicated to creating holistic event experiences that motivate people to be the best versions of themselves. As the Wellbeing Leader of Maritz Global Events, she focuses on improving the guest experience by keeping the guest’s wellbeing at the heart of the design.

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Bill Marler

JULY 20, 2022

So, Daily Harvest and Revive are being silent on the manufacturer, exporter and importer of Tara that has been outed as the likely source of an ongoing outbreak of acute liver failure. In litigation, I will force that disclosure. What is perplexing is the FDA’s silence if not downplaying of the link. The FDA provided this statement to the press yesterday: It seems like this is the perfect time for the FDA to “float down to Peru” and see what is up with Tara?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2022

Journalists are pulled in many different directions, and they have a significant responsibility to cover breaking news, often under tight deadlines. These days, most journalists across the U.S. cover five beats (areas of focus) or more and report on at least ten stories per week. A partnership between journalists and PR professionals can be valuable.

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Eating at a Meeting

JULY 18, 2022

I'm SO excited to be chatting with my friend and industry leader Rachael Riggs to talk about the 5 Dimension of Wellbeing on the Eating at a Meeting podcast this week. For more than 25 years, Rachael has been dedicated to creating holistic event experiences that motivate people to be the best versions of themselves. As the Wellbeing Leader of Maritz Global Events, she focuses on improving the guest experience by keeping the guest’s wellbeing at the heart of the design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2022

For fast food and quick serve restaurants, nothing is more essential than providing high-quality food services to customers quickly. However, doing this requires an abundance of reliable talent. Right now, the restaurant industry has experienced rapid employee turnover and staffing shortages, which is impacting how recruiters are bringing on new talent for food service roles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2022

Like any business, you may occasionally have to deal with an unhappy customer. Traditionally, this has meant that the manager comes out and apologizes to the guest, then offers a discount or a comped meal. This system has worked well enough in the past. However, a lot has changed in the last four or five years. Widespread adoption of branded apps, online ordering and delivery, accelerated by the Covid crisis, has forced restaurants to deal with an issue that they’ve mostly avoided until no

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2022

When 3 Margaritas decided to move to a prominent location in the historic Kittredge Building on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver, Esteban Murguia, co-owner of 3 Margaritas, wanted to bring a taste of Mexico to the area. The location was ideal for this since the space had originally served as the lobby for the Paramount Theater and still had ornate Art Deco detailing and a beautiful terrazzo floor from past days.

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