Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2023

Promotions and loyalty programs are necessary to convince Americans to dine out more frequently, according to new research from Provoke Insights and Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “As budgets are tightening, restaurants must acknowledge that eating out is becoming a luxury,” Provoke Insights President Carly Fink told MRM. “Establishments should ensure that the experience is worthwhile to the customer with high customer service and great food.

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Food + Tech Connect

MAY 22, 2023

Image Credit: Restaurant Business News Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. In the quest for efficiency and healthier food options, Sweetgreen has turned to robots to operate its salad line. Bloomberg reports that the company’s “Infinite Kitchen” is pushing the boundaries of food service automation, although human assistance is

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 23, 2023

Here at Sculpture Hospitality we have a range of franchise opportunities for people who love the hospitality industry but want to regain control of their lives and improve their work-life balance.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Nobu Hospitality, the fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, is pleased to announce its expansion into Portugal marking another significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

1856 is the first-of-its-kind, student-run culinary experience in the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center in Auburn, Alabama. Designed by The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the facility provides real-world experience for the next generation of chefs and hospitality leaders. Features of the facility include: An open expo kitchen with TVs for professors to examine students’ work, wider walkways and a glass atrium to allow teachers to give real-time instruction in the midst of an act

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Chef Ann Foundation

MAY 22, 2023

Meet our new Senior California School Food Operations Specialists: Dustin Walker and Stephanie Lip!

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today plans for the 168-room Thompson Palm Springs, which will join the award-winning luxury lifestyle Thompson Hotels portfolio and mark the second Thompson Hotels property in California. Thompson Palm Springs is expected to open in late 2023 and will offer panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the city of Palm Springs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

The restaurant industry has changed significantly in recent years, not least due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, restaurants saw a notable shift in customer expectations and behavior during this time. For lengthy periods over the course of two years, businesses were forced to operate solely on a take-out and delivery basis, and it soon became evident that everybody would need to up their game.

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Chef Ann Foundation

MAY 22, 2023

Meet our new Senior California School Food Operations Specialists: Dustin Walker and Stephanie Lip!

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Fast Casual

MAY 23, 2023

Mod Pizza and Five Guys took home honorable mention for their food safety efforts.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 26, 2023

The 117-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Rancho Cordova, California is now open for business. Located at 11212 Point East Drive, the all-suite hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and operated by Insignia Hospitality Group, Inc. of Midland, Texas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2023

A 2023 Emotional Intelligence Market study citing “heavy growth” of $49.93 billion USD by 2027 exemplifies the extent to which mastering “EQ” versus IQ is taking brands to exciting new levels of success … and why not embracing EQ can result in extreme opportunity loss or, far worse, be an outright brand buster. This as today’s highly discriminating and demanding hospitality marketplace is seemingly rife with substitutable solutions.

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The Foody Gram

MAY 24, 2023

Third-party ordering and delivery apps might seem convenient at first, but high commission fees, contracts, limitations, and complex platforms could hinder your operations and earnings. Switching to a comprehensive online food ordering system can better streamline your operations and boost your sales. Here's how it can help. Bid farewell to commission fees.

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Fast Casual

MAY 25, 2023

Join us for this short on-demand webinar to see what Near discovered in our latest restaurant research report, what it means for QSRs and winning strategies you can implement today.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 26, 2023

Environmental Stewards to Convert 116-Year-Old Structure in Celebrated Pioneer Square into a Modern, 120-Room Hotel, Flagship Restaurant, and Rooftop Bar in Partnership With Aparium Hotel Group and With Design by The Miller Hull Partnership and Curioso Interior Design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 25, 2023

Cooking oil filtration is crucial for better food quality and cost savings Scan the menus of the most popular and trendy restaurants across the country and you’ll find a heavy dose of fried delights. Hot, crispy and crunchy menu items are pleasing to consumers, but are only part of the equation for most eateries. Restaurant managers must keep a watchful eye on cooking oil, not only from a food quality standpoint, but from a cost analysis as well.

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Hobart

MAY 25, 2023

By Megan Gray, Product Line Manager There is no doubt a food processor can improve efficiency in the kitchen. With labor continuing to be a challenge in many restaurants, these mighty machines have proven to cut prep time in half and offer incredible versatility. In order to get the most out of your food processor, it is important to avoid these 7 common mistakes.

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Fresh Ideas

MAY 25, 2023

If “Sustainable Business Practices in the Food Services Industry” was a college course, Fresh Ideas would be a star student. And we’ve got the A+ grade to prove it… Last month, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) published its Protein Sustainability Scorecard, an annual report that evaluates food service companies on their efforts to provide climate-friendly, plant-based food.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is pleased to announce PROVision Partners as the exclusive sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Toronto. The successful pitch competition featuring hospitality technology start-ups will take place as a Headliner presentation at HITEC Toronto on Wednesday, June 28 beginning at 8:15 a.m.

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Kellerman Consulting

MAY 25, 2023

Definition of Validation & Verification The concepts of validation vs. verification are commonly confused. During the course of this video series we will clarify these topics using examples from our experience in food safety & quality assurance and we will explain the differences between validation and verification. To put it simply, to Validate is to approve, certify or endorse and to verify is to check or demonstrate.

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The Foody Gram

MAY 24, 2023

As more customers rely on their smartphones for various tasks, including finding places to eat and ordering food for delivery, you may consider either setting up an online ordering system on your website or social media or using food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. But which option is best for your business? Let's compare the two. Food delivery apps At first glance, food delivery apps might seem more convenient because they are readily available, allowing you to sign up and get star

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IN Food Marketing

MAY 24, 2023

With warm weather upon us, we asked the IN team to share their favorite outdoor dining spots. It was tough work, but someone had to do it. Read on for our top picks! MAGGIE ALT-LEWIS | Psycho Suzie’s A tropical escape in the heart of Minneapolis — it’s so cool! I love the aesthetic, fun drinks and good food. What more could you want? MITCHELL BRANDT | Galloway Grill (Springfield, MO) With the greenway trail running alongside the patio, Galloway Grill has just about the best outdoor d

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Hospitality Net

MAY 23, 2023

AI involves machines replicating cognitive functions once considered unique to humans, animals, and even plants. While the debate about whether machines can truly think continues, rapid advancements have been made. AI’s cultural origins can be traced back to logical operations inspired by Aristotelian syllogism. Significant milestones, such as IBM’s Deep(er) Blue defeating chess champion Garry Kasparov and Google’s AI triumph in the game of GO, have marked AI’s progress.

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ComplianceMate

MAY 24, 2023

Many foodservice businesses have realized the importance of using technology to collect and evaluate the detailed information about the effectiveness of their Food Safety Management System (FSMS). Additionally, they are gaining more insight into what customers think about their products. Let’s take a deeper dive into the important role that data has in improving your operations.

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FoodDocs

MAY 24, 2023

FOH refers to the front-of-house section or the public-facing area of a restaurant. BOH is the back-of-house section of a restaurant, which includes the kitchen, storage area, and loading dock. Both sections of a restaurant must work seamlessly to produce high-quality and safe dishes.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 24, 2023

As of 2020, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) reported that older adults (people who are 65+ years old) made up 17% of the population. By 2040, that number will increase to 22% – around 4x higher than numbers seen at the turn of the 20th century. The senior population is only growing and diversifying more with each year. Because of that, senior living communities must be ready to accommodate the needs of a larger, more diverse variety of seniors.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

Against the backdrop of the 118th session of its Executive Council in Punta Cana, UNWTO hosted a special Thematic Session. Alongside assessing the evolution of tourism communications, the Session saw leading experts explore current and future opportunities for more effectively portraying tourism as an essential driver of development, both in traditional media and on content platforms.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

MAY 23, 2023

Don't let this opportunity slip away! Get your cooking supplies now! For any restaurateur, capital budgeting lease to own restaurant equipment is something they should be aware of. Undertaking this task can be daunting, but I can attest to its effectiveness. The process demands the attention of a decision-maker who has enough time set aside from managing the restaurant to not miss any prospects.

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FoodDocs

MAY 24, 2023

Salmon is a very popular and versatile fish served in many dishes worldwide. It is a type of fish that can be eaten undercooked or rare and can be enjoyed safely by consumers.

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FoodInsight

MAY 23, 2023

The 2023 Food and Health Survey marks the 18th time the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed Americans to understand their perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. This year’s survey continues an examination of issues related to personal health, nutrition, eating patterns, food production, and food safety.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

The dreaded credit card reconciliation need not be such a big deal if we bite-size it. That is what this piece is all about: How and why you should balance your hotel credit cards daily. That is right – every day – and I mean you need to know the cards are balanced to three separate and connected points.

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