Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. More than half (55 percent) of global consumers say automated food preparation is unacceptable for both quick service and table service restaurants, while nearly half (49 percent) say they’re likely to order food through an artificial intelligence tool, such as a chatbot or drive-

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Restobiz

MAY 8, 2024

By Madan Kanala In the modern landscape of multi-unit restaurants, effective software system management is essential for streamlined operations and enhanced productivity. One crucial aspect of managing restaurant software is role-based user management, which empowers operators to tailor access permissions and functionalities according to staff members’ specific roles and responsibilities.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 7, 2024

Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of IT solutions and services for more than 5,000 hotels across the Americas, has announced the appointment of technology expert and managed IT veteran, Frank Ziller, as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 8, 2024

On three recent occasions, I have talked with food safety leadership at mid- to large-sized processors about their food safety testing and sanitation programs. While these organizations each face some unique challenges, there was a common theme that was clear among them all: The creation of meaningful and timely reporting that is communicated effectively is typically just too cumbersome and manual today.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2024

The tightening labor market of 2024 presents a complex set of challenges for business owners, from a shrinking labor force to the increasing prevalence of counteroffers. The labor market landscape has shifted recently in ways that few could have predicted even a few years ago. As we press on into 2024, it's crucial for business owners to recognize the complexities and nuances of these shifts so they can stand the best chance of winning the talent race.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 7, 2024

The allure of entrepreneurship has always been strong, especially for individuals currently employed in the hospitality industry. The dream of being your own boss, running your own business, and reaping the rewards of your hard work is undeniably attractive.

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Fast Casual

MAY 8, 2024

Noodles and Co, Mooyah, Clutch Coffee and Hyve execs discuss why successful loyalty platforms feature 1. Ease of use. 2. Engaging offers and new products. 3. Heavy adoption by customer base driven by employees actively promoting 4. Personalization. 5. Data analytics. 6. Seamless integration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2024

Choosing the right meat supplier is crucial for restaurants aiming to offer top-notch meals that leave a lasting impression on their patrons. The quality of meat can dramatically affect the taste and overall experience of a dish. Here are several key tips for selecting a meat vendor that meets high-quality standards, ensuring that the meat you serve is of the best quality possible.

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 6, 2024

On May 2, the FDA published a final rule on agricultural water developed to enhance the safety of produce. The revised requirements are intended to enhance public health by improving the safety of water used in produce cultivation. The revisions are also designed to be practical across various agricultural water systems, uses, and practices, while remaining adaptable to future advancements in agricultural water quality science.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 8, 2024

The Cornell University Nolan School of Hotel Administration’s Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship today announced the creation of a network and a series of events, resources, and convenings for entrepreneurial individuals and organizations throughout the hospitality industry. This network will facilitate the sharing of best practices, bridging of funding sources and investing opportunities, and identification of partnership and collaboration opportunities.

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FoodService Director

MAY 8, 2024

The nutrition team received a Healthy Meals Incentive grant to hire an extra set of hands around the kitchen to help with expanding scratch-made options for students.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

A recent study comparing the presence of chemical contaminants in conventionally and hydroponically grown produce found pesticide residues and toxic heavy metals in a larger number of conventional samples than in hydroponic samples. Phthalate levels were consistent between conventional and hydroponic samples.

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Fast Casual

MAY 8, 2024

Checkmate, a restaurant ordering solutions provider, has acquired VoiceBite, a voice AI company.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 8, 2024

Renowned for having some of the most spectacular properties across the globe, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition today announces the addition of the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya to its exquisite collection of unique retreats.

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FoodService Director

MAY 6, 2024

The district recently received a Healthy School Meals Incentive grant to expand the number of scratch-made, low-sodium dishes on its menu

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Researchers at NC State University compared poultry broiler farms of various sizes and found higher rates of Salmonella at large commercial operations than at small backyard farms; however, multidrug-resistant Salmonella were found in samples from both types of farm.

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 6, 2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , one in six Americans fall ill after consuming contaminated food or beverages, resulting in approximately 3,000 fatalities from foodborne illnesses per year. This highlights the critical need for restaurant traceability systems to ensure food safety and maintain quality standards. Without proper transparency, it becomes difficult to identify the source of contamination and take necessary actions to prevent the spread of foodborne

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Hospitality Net

MAY 7, 2024

FutureLog, the leading provider of innovative cloud-based procure-to-pay solutions for the hospitality industry, unveiled its latest innovation last month: a trailblazing smart Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Management solution. The intuitive platform streamlines the process of managing, tracking, approving, and analysing CAPEX investments across hospitality enterprises.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 8, 2024

As we age, our bodies will inevitably not function as well as they once did. Whether we start losing sight or hearing or occasionally forget things more than before, getting older isn’t something most people think they’re prepared for — but aren’t. Conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, or mobility issues also make it more challenging to do everyday tasks like getting dressed, taking care of personal hygiene, or even eating a meal.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

An EU project that monitors contaminants in important Mediterranean fishing regions/seafood species has discovered concerning levels of microplastics in the guts and stomachs of some fish.

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Fast Casual

MAY 6, 2024

The expanding number of ordering channels in a restaurant offers the opportunity to increase sales, but that expansion can also lead to operational challenges. Without the right management system, the result can be kitchen chaos. Ultimately, that chaos will result in dissatisfied customers and a decline in sales.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 8, 2024

As the world eagerly awaits the spectacle of the Paris Olympics 2024, anticipation mounts not only for the athletic feats but also for the influx of travelers converging on the iconic City of Light. World on Holiday brings you valuable data and insights that can help you strategize your business efforts for the building demand. Let’s help you get answers for your questions on who, why and how the world is traveling for the Paris Olympics 2024.

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The Restaurant Technology Guys

MAY 5, 2024

In an era where data reigns supreme, restaurants are increasingly turning to sophisticated analytics to drive their business decisions. “Data Delivers,” an enlightening episode from the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, dives deep into the integral role of data in the restaurant industry. Hosted by Jeremy Julian, this episode brings together insights from Pat Riley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Data Delivers, and Adam Golomb, CEO of Primanti Brothers, to discuss the tra

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Forward Fooding

MAY 7, 2024

Now in its fifth edition, the FoodTech 500 has gathered more than 1500+ applications from AgriFoodTech Startups & Scaleups globally in 2023, receiving applications from 77 countries, with 57 countries represented in the final FoodTech 2023 list, shedding light on the FoodTech 500 initiative’s widespread reach and global influence. This year, the FoodTech 2023 list showcased 80 companies from the United States and 14 from Canada amongst the finalists.

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Fast Casual

MAY 6, 2024

It's no secret restaurants are struggling with profitability. Is e-tipping the secret sauce to boost revenue?

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Hospitality Net

MAY 8, 2024

Prior research conducted by CBRE Hotels Research revealed that hotel management companies were rewarded handsomely as the U.S. lodging industry recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis performed by CBRE in April 2023 found that total hotel revenue increased by 153% from 2020 to 2022, while Gross Operating Profits (GOP) grew by 437%. This resulted in a 68% increase in the fees paid to management companies and brought management fees back to pre-pandemic levels.

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the CAMBRO blog

MAY 7, 2024

Chefs across America depend on their Cambro products every day. Behind those products, is a team of Cambro employees who thoughtfully designed and meticulously manfuctured each item to be durable, high-quality and efficient. After manufacturing in California for more than 60 years, we decided to expand to the East Coast. In 2015, we opened our North Carolina manufacturing and distribution facility.

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FoodService Director

MAY 7, 2024

Also in this week’s legislative update: Oklahoma says okay to electronic school meal applications and New Hampshire lawmakers rework a bill that would make a handful of changes to school nutrition programs.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

MAY 8, 2024

Hot Plates A commercial hot plate is a restaurant kitchen staple that’s typically used to prepare food on the stovetop. Take Your Menu to the Next Level with Commercial Hot Plates The right commercial hot plate can take your restaurant menu to the next level. With a hot plate, you can create a range of delicious dishes with ease. From searing steaks and sizzling stir-fries to simmering sauces and melting cheese, commercial hot plates offer great versatility and convenience.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 8, 2024

HotelRunner and Alesayi Hospitality Company (AHC), with the endorsement of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), have joined forces with a Memorandum of Understanding for a globally connected and sustainable Kingdom of Saudi Arabia travel ecosystem powered by data, AI, and automation.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

The Keynote presentation at the 2024 Food Safety Summit (FSS), titled, “Being Right is Not Enough: Leading Food Safety in a Corporate and Global Environment,” took place on Wednesday morning, presented by Mary Weaver Getz, Chief Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Officer at Yum! Brands Inc.

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