Sculpture Hospitality
MARCH 26, 2024
Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is an exciting venture that offers individuals the chance to control their own destiny - both in terms of the amount of money they make and the work-life balance they have.
Restobiz
MARCH 27, 2024
By Madan Kanala In recent years, the landscape of multi-unit food service operations has been plagued by financial volatility. Despite a resurgence in consumer dining habits post-pandemic, these businesses continue to encounter unique hurdles. Escalating food and beverage inventory costs pose significant operational challenges in the kitchen, exacerbating thin profit margins amidst persistent battles against […] The post Choosing kitchen equipment for enhanced operational efficiency appear
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Food + Tech Connect
MARCH 26, 2024
Image Credit: Green Queen 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. Lawmakers across various states are increasingly pushing to ban cultivated meat, citing concerns about its impact on traditional livestock farming.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 28, 2024
Restaurants started using 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) at dining tables to offer digital menus and even allow patrons to order with their smartphones during the pandemic, when contactless transactions were necessary. Since then, the practice has become ubiquitous. While a QR code can connect users to a host of static information, a more powerful 2D barcode is on the horizon to offer a wider suite of capabilities with virtually unlimited data storage capacity for instantaneous retrieval with th
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Chef Ann Foundation
MARCH 29, 2024
We connected with Rebecca Rodriguez, the farm-to-school coordinator for Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Food Services Department, to learn about the exciting fresh food initiatives taking root in the district.
Restobiz
MARCH 27, 2024
By Madan Kanala In recent years, the landscape of multi-unit food service operations has been plagued by financial volatility. Despite a resurgence in consumer dining habits post-pandemic, these businesses continue to encounter unique hurdles. Escalating food and beverage inventory costs pose significant operational challenges in the kitchen, exacerbating thin profit margins amidst persistent battles against […] The post Kitchen equipment monitoring for enhanced operational efficiency appe
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Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 27, 2024
Attracting new customers is important to every business owner. While there are many marketing strategies to get customers in the door, it is just as important to create customer service strategies that keep them coming back. The restaurant industry has very low retention rates , estimated at only 55 percent. With the impact a dissatisfied consumer can have on your bottom line, it is important to create a customer service strategy that sets your restaurant apart from the competition.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 27, 2024
The ONE Group Hospitality shared March 26 it will acquire Safflower Holdings Corp., the owner of Benihana Inc., which operates more than 100 restaurants through its Japanese teppanyaki brand Benihana and RA Sushi. The transaction is valued at $365 million and will close by the end of 2Q of this year.
Food Safety Tech
MARCH 25, 2024
The FDA is hosting a one-day virtual public meeting on “Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety” on April 24, 2024, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT. The meeting is designed to help the agency improve its understanding of how regulators and industry can leverage data and technology to exponentially advance food safety and achieve better health outcomes.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 27, 2024
Captivating design, mindful moments, and vibrant dining destinations await at JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi within Kenya’s cosmopolitan capital cityJW Marriott Hotel Nairobi - PoolJW Marriott Hotel Nairobi - Standard King.
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Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 26, 2024
Armed with an omni-channel POS platform, restaurant operators can not only bring an immediate boost in sales during one of the busiest times of the year, but also lay the groundwork for long-term customer engagement and loyalty. With an average viewership of about 10 million , March Madness presents a prime opportunity for restaurant operators to boost revenue as consumers rush to order their favorite game-time meals.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 28, 2024
March 28 marks MLB’s Opening Day, packed with 15 baseball games. FER caught up with Alicia Woznicki, Aramark Sports + Entertainment’s vice president of design and innovation, to learn about the latest equipment and design trends in baseball stadium foodservice.
Food Safety Tech
MARCH 24, 2024
Restaurant operators have a critical responsibility to safeguard the health of their customers. Mitigating foodborne illness must be top of mind today more than ever. The potential risks are too severe to overlook, especially with new FSMA 2026 regulations on the horizon. Take Netflix’s critically acclaimed 2023 documentary Poisoned for example. It cast a light on the consequential impact that poor food safety can have on restaurant customers.
Fresh Ideas
MARCH 26, 2024
Foodservice is a fast-paced industry, and for a foodservice management company to be successful, it must equip itself with strong and prideful leaders. Leaders are essential for managing teams, lending a helping hand, providing support and encouragement, and more. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing a few leaders who help Fresh Ideas realize our common purpose of creating happiness by producing a fresh food experience for people of all ages.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 29, 2024
With spring's arrival, I find myself reflecting on the myriad of challenges facing the restaurant industry. With rising salaries, inflation, and higher crime rates, it's clear that we need to adapt and innovate to thrive in this ever-changing landscape. Drawing from my 20 years in the industry and a decade of owning successful restaurants like Duck Duck Goose , Osteria Pirata , and Anchor Tavern , I'm excited to share some of the strategies I've developed a roadmap to "Spring
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 27, 2024
This week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its 2024 Energy Star Partner of the Year awards, given to 211 organizations, including several foodservice equipment manufacturers. Of those 211, 160 received the Energy Star Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, given to those who have demonstrated an ongoing, year-after-year commitment to energy efficiency.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 26, 2024
Courtyard by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today celebrated the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch, marking the brand’s entry in Western Australia. Developed in partnership with leading Western Australian property developer Hesperia, the hotel is located in Murdoch, Perth’s fastest-growing urban catchment and features an all-day contemporary dining venue, Substance Restaurant & Bar, as well as flexible spaces for meetings and a
Food Safety Magazine
MARCH 25, 2024
FDA will hold a one-day virtual public meeting on Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety on April 24, 2024 to better understand how the agency can leverage data and technology to advance food safety. The same day, FDA will also open a docket to collect public comment on the event topic.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 27, 2024
Retaining quality staff members is always a key challenge for restaurant operators. Scott Greenberg addresses that challenge in his new book, Stop the Shift Show: Turn Your Struggling Hourly Workers Into a Top-Performing Team. Greenberg is an internationally recognized speaker, author and coach with franchise clients that include McDonalds, Great Clips, GNC, RE/MAX, Smoothie King, Global Franchise Group and many more.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 26, 2024
Manufacturers’ rep firm Pecinka Ferri has hired Domenick Torlucci as an outside sales professional. Torlucci brings a diverse background in the culinary and hospitality industries, enhancing the depth and expertise of the Pecinka Ferri sales team, a release states. Torlucci most recently served as director of operations at Stone Water at Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 26, 2024
Allbridge, a leader in property technology (PropTech) solutions for the hospitality, multifamily, and senior living industries, today announced its certification as a Uniguest Digital Engagement Platform installation and reseller partner for North American hospitality and senior living customers. This partnership marks the organization’s joint commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of seniors and their families to deliver advanced solutions to create meaningful experiences for senio
Food Safety Tech
MARCH 24, 2024
The Lewiston, Maine, city council has voted to keep its local restaurant inspection program following a three-month saga that saw the ouster of the town’s code enforcement director and threats to eliminate its restaurant health inspector position following the temporary closure of a popular local restaurant due to a cockroach infestation. The events in Lewiston have brought back not so pleasant memories for others who have faced retaliation and ostracism for doing their jobs.
the CAMBRO blog
MARCH 25, 2024
For more than 50 years, The Old Spaghetti Factory has been serving Italian favorites like their famous mizithra pasta and lasagna. Family-owned and operated, The Old Spaghetti Factory has grown to more than 40 locations across 13 states, plus two restaurants in Nagoya and Kobe, Japan. Each customer experiences the same flavors and quality in Louisville as they do in Honolulu.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 26, 2024
Limelight Foodservice & Hospitality and Specialized Wisconsin have formed a strategic alliance in Wisconsin. Michelle Perrone, principal owner of Limelight, and Walter Kirchhoff, president of Specialized, will oversee the two companies. Each group will continue to operate under their respective names while combining their teams and line cards, a release states.
FoodService Director
MARCH 29, 2024
This school year, Montclair hired food service vendor Gourmet Dining to revamp the university’s foodservice at large. Students can now enjoy several new concepts, including an updated New York-style pizzeria and a virtual kitchen devoted to mobile app ordering.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 25, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group has set a goal of expanding its current portfolio of 11 hotels in operation and under development in Morocco to 25 hotels by 2030. As Morocco continues to be a crucial market for development, the Group is accelerating its expansion in the country and has therefore extended the portfolio of Erwan Garnier, Senior Director for Development, to include Morocco.
NewPoint Marketing
MARCH 27, 2024
Unveiling the Essence of Brand Values: A Crucial Element in Food Marketing Consumer preferences constantly evolve in the dynamic food industry, where competition is fierce. That’s why successful food marketing now relies on more than just product quality and innovation; it also hinges on aligning brand values with consumer expectations. Setting the stage In the […] The post Brand Values: A Crucial Element in Food Marketing appeared first on NewPoint Marketing.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 28, 2024
Avanti Restaurant Solutions announced three promotions this week. Michael Jernigan has moved up to the role of vice president of design and build. Jernigan, who specializes in high-end restaurant and foodservice design, most recently served as senior director of design and build.
FoodService Director
MARCH 25, 2024
Celebrating the diverse community in the kitchen, The Ritmo del Mar (Rhythm of the Sea) event returns for a second year with vibrant music, culture and culinary traditions and techniques that allow guests to taste the ocean of flavor, created by chefs who make it authentic.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 29, 2024
Rich in Adventure, Social Contact, and a Brilliant Array of Locally Grown Cuisine, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Begets Exploration, Well-Being and Awe.
Food Safety Magazine
MARCH 29, 2024
Addressing the recent wave of state-level food additives bans and bills, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has released resources to help inform the public about the benefits of food additives and preservatives, as well as to keep industry abreast of current regulations.
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