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The Secrets to Successful Catering

Modern Restaurant Management

A strong catering business can be a restaurant’s biggest moneymaker. You know exactly how many people you’re going to serve, how many portions will be provided, what the cost is, what you’re going to charge and what your net profit will be. Most of the year, catering can comprise 10 to 15 percent of your total sales, but during December, if 20 percent of sales are not coming from catering, you’re missing an opportunity.

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What are the Best Franchises to Own Under 50k?

Sculpture Hospitality

Investing in a franchise can be a great way to become a business owner and benefit from an established brand and proven business model. However, the initial investment can be a significant hurdle for many aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Nobu Hospitality lands in the heart of Seville, Spain

Hospitality Net

Nobu Hospitality is delighted to announce the launch of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla. Set in the heart of the Andalusian capital at Plaza de San Francisco, the brand’s latest opening occupies two early 20th century residential buildings, lovingly restored to enhance their traditional architecture. Facing the plateresque façade of the City Hall, Nobu Hotel Sevilla features 25 stylish guest rooms and suites, and an expansive rooftop terrace complete with a swimming pool and dining area which

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iRestaurant: Dirty Dough, Sweetberry, CKE Restaurants balance AI with human touch

Fast Casual

During this year’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami, Florida, a session of industry experts and operators convened to discuss automation and how to leverage it for success in the changing restaurant and franchising space. Part 2 of 2.

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California Restaurant Association Defeats Natural Gas Ban in Berkeley

Modern Restaurant Management

On April 17, 2023, a panel of judges in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal held that the City of Berkeley’s regulation prohibiting the installation of natural gas piping within newly constructed buildings was preempted by the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act (“EPCA”). The action was brought by the California Restaurant Association (“CRA”).

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What Is the Maximum Cold Holding Temperature? Temperatures for Specific Foods Included

FoodDocs

Cold holding is a critical operation in any food establishment for keeping high-risk foods safe for consumption. Read the article to learn everything essential about cold-holding temperatures for different foods.

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UK's Floozie Cookies ready to win the 'Cookie Conundrum'

Fast Casual

Canadian-born pastry chef Kimberly Lin is confident that her 100% vegan-stuffed cookie concept, launched in 2020, takes the (cookie) cake.

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How Generative AI Can Help Your Marketing Efforts (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

Just like a great restaurant that remembers your favorite order before you even sit down, what if artificial intelligence could do the very same thing? Artificial intelligence, in particular generative artificial intelligence, has been changing the game lately, especially in the field of marketing. Learn how your restaurant can benefit from this form of the future of generative AI in marketing in the Infographic below.

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The 2022 FoodTech 500: recap of the official unveiling event in Berlin

Forward Fooding

The FoodTech industry is a rapidly changing landscape, marked by continuous progress and innovation year after year. As part of our European Unveiling 2022 FoodTech 500 Tour , this time we collaborated with Kitchentown to host an event in Berlin on the 20th of April, bringing together members of the German FoodTech community to celebrate the release of this year’s list.

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Hoteliers Are Leveraging 3D Maps from UrVenue to Advance Hospitality Commerce

Hospitality Net

UrVenue, pioneer of hospitality’s first property experience management system (PXMS), has developed a 3D mapping feature to enable discriminating guests to visualize unique experiences before they book. UrVenue’s 3D Maps help venue operators showcase bookable locations (unspecified locations, by section, or by individual inventory such as a cabana or chaise lounge) in virtual detail to drive additional bookings across multiple experiences and layer them into a cross-booking itinerary builder.

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Using AI to Support Restaurant Workers, Not Replace Them

Fast Casual

As the role of artificial intelligence in the restaurant industry continues to grow, smart restaurant owners and managers will find ways to use AI and automation to support their teams, creating new opportunities for revenue and increased efficiency. This white paper covers best practices for implementing AI in a way the empowers human workers.

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The New Dining Habits of the Wealthy: How High-Income Households Are Cutting Back on Restaurant Spending

Modern Restaurant Management

In March, Revenue Management Solutions surveyed more than 800 restaurant-goers across the US to find out how they’re dining in 2023. While insightful, it wasn’t all great news. At a high level, the findings indicated that reported usage across restaurant segments and revenue channels has fallen compared to Q4 2022. The survey results were supported by performance.

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How to Create a Budget-Friendly Website and Online Ordering System for Your Restaurant

The Foody Gram

Running a food truck, café, or restaurant is rewarding, but leveraging online ordering and delivery platforms can be costly. Although they broaden your customer reach, these platforms often take around 30% of your revenue per order. Instead, consider setting up an affordable online ordering system to save money, get paid faster, and boost sales. The Foody Gram is a user-friendly online ordering solution for your restaurant, offering flat-fee options without needing an app.

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Excellent Customer Service? It Starts at the Top!

Hospitality Net

Are companies like Amazon and Apple setting better examples of great customer service than the hospitality industry? There has been a sharp decline in the hospitality industry in basic customer service with more reliance on technology, resulting in impersonal or rote customer interactions. Many times, calling a hotel requires extreme patience because of all the sales and reservation messages and the numerous prompts before getting to the right area, if lucky.

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World Class Business Leaders

Future Food Institute

Everything is ready for the second annual ‘’Strategie Climatiche Aziendali a Impatto Zero’ ’ conference to be held in Milan on May 4 and 5, 2023. The organizer of the event, World Class Business Leaders , confirms the formula of business matching and presentation of excellent cases in the area of sustainability as a key element of an ever-changing market.

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AI Should Be the Secret Ingredient that Spices Up Existing Restaurant Technology Solutions

Modern Restaurant Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately and many have experienced it firsthand with ChatGPT, Google AI or Simplify. While much hype has been around making tasks like writing easier, there has been considerable focus on the negative aspects of AI such as plagiarism, fake photos or displacing workers. AI certainly has the potential to change so many things in society, but what will accelerate change is how technology and models like the ones developed by OpenAI will be appli

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What is Game Meat? Food Safety Guide for Handling Game Meat

FoodDocs

Game meat refers to the meat obtained from animals that are hunted in their natural habitats. In preparing and serving game meat recipes, the importance of food safety must be emphasized. Learn tips and guidelines for preparing wild meat.

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Second hotel under PPHE/Radisson Hotel Group extended partnership

Hospitality Net

PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce the debut of its first Radisson RED hotel, which will be located in Belgrade, Serbia.

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HSC’s Recommendations for Chicago Public Schools’ Proposed School Wellness Policy

Healthy Schools Campaign

At its May 2023 meeting, the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education will consider a proposal for a new Local School Wellness Policy for Students. Wellness policies are required of all school districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program, and they provide an important opportunity for district leadership to share their values, priorities, plans and accountability mechanisms for supporting the health and wellness of all students.

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Four Questions to Ask Before Buying Back-of-House Software

ComplianceMate

Technology can revolutionize your back-of-house, allowing for accurate temperature monitoring, employee accountability, and food safety. What are the essential questions that you should ask before purchasing back-of-house software for your food and hospitality business?

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Q & A - Can we store raw meats next to each other?

Chef's Connection

I liked the article on the Fridge Tetris. I was wondering about storing raw meat with different cooking/kill step temperatures next to each other in the fridge. A: Hi, yes this is a great question. The food code requires raw animal foods be separated from ready-to-eat foods. While the rules do not specifically require that the food be stored vertically, is preferable to store raw proteins vertically rather than horizontally.

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Hyatt to Further Strengthen Position in Luxury with Plans to Acquire Mr & Mrs Smith

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Mr & Mrs Smith today announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire London-based Mr & Mrs Smith, a platform offering direct booking access to a carefully curated and growing collection of over 1,500 boutique and luxury properties in some of the world’s most desirable locations. Hyatt will acquire 100 percent of the asset-light Mr & Mrs Smith platform for an enterprise value of £53.0 million in cash consideration.

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Which Age Group is Least Susceptible to Foodborne Illness?; Who is at High Risk Most Often?

FoodDocs

High-risk populations, including the elderly, children, and pregnant women, are significantly more vulnerable to foodborne illness. Food handlers are responsible for serving safe foods to high-risk group consumers. Read how to do it most effectively!

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6 Steps to Onboard New Suppliers for Food and Bev Manufacturers

FoodLogiQ

At the heart of any healthy food organization is strong supplier management , enabling businesses to meet production schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and establish better supply chain resiliency in the midst of disruption. As a food manufacturer, you may already have a set of trustworthy suppliers that you rely on for all of your products. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, situations can change very quickly – whether it be due to a raw material shortage, economic volatility

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What's wrong with this picture? Mobile Food Units - May 2023

Chef's Connection

These are actual photographs from different inspections in our county. Can you see what the problems are? 1. ↓ This is a fresh water tank. Any concerns? 2. ↓ Is everything in its proper place? 3. ↓ This is an auxiliary wastewater storage cube with some concerns. Can you see the problem? 4. ↓ Freezer storage. Although a mobile unit, this would also be a concern if discovered in a brick and mortar.

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Pro-green technology - is it possible?

Hospitality Net

As we move forward from the global pandemic, the tourism sector has a new outlook, with sustainability at the forefront. Travelers are becoming more environmentally conscious and ethical in their travel choices. A recent study by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group shows that 69% of tourists plan to travel sustainably in 2023. This trend has paved the way for sustainable vacation rentals offering eco-friendly accommodations and services.

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Flour Safety: Don’t Let E. coli become the Secret Ingredient in your Cake.

FoodHandler

Earlier this month, we started to see information coming out about a foodborne illness outbreak from an unlikely source – flour. As of early-April, 12 people had fallen ill, and three people had been hospitalized as a result of flour contaminated with Salmonella. While the outbreak is still in its early stages, no individuals have died because of their illness.

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Kitchen management software – Everything to run and grow your business

Lithos POS

Cloud-based kitchen management software The cloud-based kitchen management software works with the help of servers. It allows access to data at any time from anywhere. When compared to legacy systems the cloud-based kitchen management software has so many benefits. Let’s discuss its benefits. Accessible from anywhere As long as you have an internet connection, cloud-based software allows you to access your restaurant’s data from any location.

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Meet Dave.10 Years Of Experience in delivering strategic, architectural, and technical advice for initiatives powered by big data!

Restaurant Technology Network

CTO, Fingermark

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Noble Acquires the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville | At The University

Hospitality Net

– Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the acquisition of the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville - At The University. Prominently located on Main Street adjacent to the University of Virginia and the UVA Medical Center, the hotel will undergo a comprehensive upgrade to all hotel guestrooms and suites, public areas, and meeting spaces.

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Lessons Learned from the Chick-fil-A Mobile App Data Breach

Modern Restaurant Management

In March, Chick-fil-A announced that a forensic investigation found that a cybersecurity breach compromised its mobile app. More than 71,000 mobile app users were affected, resulting in the exposure of personally identifiable and sensitive data that included names, email addresses, phone numbers, and banking information. With an increasing number of restaurants relying on mobile apps for orders, payments, customer rewards, promotions, and menu updates, mobile apps have become a vital aspect of t