Restobiz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By Madan Kanala Managing multiple concepts within a restaurant group can be exciting and challenging in this dynamic industry. Each concept generates a wealth of data with its unique menu, customer base, and operational style. Leveraging this data is crucial for maintaining high standards, optimizing operations, and driving growth. This is where software applications, able […] The post Software can help restaurants with data aggregation and segregation appeared first on Restobiz.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Future foodspaces will need to be designed to meet the personalized needs of diverse customer bases, according to Culinary Crossroads: How Societal Shifts Are Defining Tomorrow’s Dining , the latest whitepaper from IA Interior Architects research initiative, HumanX. "The future of restaurant design will be complex and dynamic, shaped by generational preferences, shifting family structures, and broader ecological and economic trends," said Carlotta Dove, Director of Consumer Experie

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Okay, let's talk about draft beer. It's a big deal, right? It's often a cornerstone of your bar's sales and profits, but it can also be a real headache if you don't keep a tight grip on it.

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Wasserstrom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Certain cities in the United States offer plenty of risk and reward for restaurant owners and operators. Read on as we present the top five most competitive culinary landscapes in the United States. Within these cities, contenders face off against a dense network of established players, all vying for success. 1. New York City The […] The post Top 5 Most Competitive Cities for Restaurants in the US appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak to Brendan Niemira, Ph.D., a Research Microbiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA’s ARS), about his work developing cold plasma technology for microbial decontamination in food applications, and its potential to advance food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Running a restaurant comes with a unique set of risks, especially when serving alcohol. While alcohol sales can significantly boost revenue, they also introduce considerable liabilities that vary widely by state. For example, if your establishment serves alcohol to an intoxicated patron who subsequently drives and causes an accident, your business could be held liable for any resulting property damage, personal injury, or even fatalities, depending on local laws.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Detroit-based Little Caesars says it’s celebrating its 65th anniversary by signing numerous multiunit development agreements to expand its footprint across the U.S. The agreements will translate into more than 23 new restaurants opening, according to the press release. New locations will open in Dallas, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Charlotte, Albuquerque, Brooklyn, Baltimore and Greenville.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Today Hotels.com launches its annual Hotel Room Innsights Report*, uncovering surprising services and stories from more than 400 partner hotels worldwide. This year’s report reveals the astonishing items left behind by guests, wildest room service orders, hidden hotel perks and ‘out of this world’ services accommodating travelers today.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Jeff Thurston at The Huntington Jeff Thurston has been at this for a while. Compass and Bon Appétit Management Company’s 2024 Chef of the Year has been working in restaurants since he was a teenager growing up in Toronto. The first job at a quick service restaurant functioned to support his bike habit, he says. “From a young age I rode a bike all over the city,” says Jeff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Day-to-day restaurant operations are stressful enough, and the last thing you want to do is worry about the plumber you hired. Plumbing issues are never a fun thing to deal with at your restaurant, but they are a common enough occurrence that finding the right plumber can make plumbing maintenance less of a headache if they are good at their job. It can also cause an even bigger headache if you find one that is not qualified.

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Fast Casual

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Wesley Keegan, owner of TailGate Brewery, gives insight on how adding pizza to his brewery was the perfect match.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

InterContinental Wellington, the capital’s premier luxury destination, is delighted to announce the completion of its newly revamped Health Club and a stylish makeover of its Classic Rooms.

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FoodService Director

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Vegan chef from Milwaukee medical center wins first place in the competition, put on by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Institute of Culinary Education.

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Forward Fooding

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The alternative protein industry is buzzing with new ideas, with startups and established companies alike racing to develop the next big thing in plant-based, fermented, or cultivated proteins. Innovation is everywhere – whether it’s a new meat substitute that tastes like the real deal, a unique way to produce protein-rich foods or a novel ingredient that improves texture or flavour.

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Fast Casual

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Dave’s Hot Chicken is experiencing explosive growth, with plans to expand to 1000 locations in the coming years. But with this rapid expansion came the challenge of managing their ever-growing portfolio of leases.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sincere Hospitality, a partnership between Door Capital and Athos Property Group, has assumed management of three hotels effective immediately. The new additions include the Hyatt Place San Antonio NW Medical Center, Holiday Inn San Antonio NW, and Holiday Inn San Antonio Stone Oak Area. This the management company’s entrance into the Full-Service segment as well as establishing a presence in the San Antonio market.

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FoodService Director

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

University of Pittsburgh and Chartwells Higher Ed master-minded the multi-million-dollar transformation to reflect the city’s diversity of cuisines and cultures.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Thrive Restaurant Group has acquired Denver-based Modern Market Eatery. Thrive has been a franchisee of Modern Market since 2022. Modern Market, created in 2009, includes restaurants in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Texas, with licensed locations in Colorado, Georgia, Indiana and Massachusetts. Last November, it opened its first drive-thru.

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The Restaurant Technology Guys

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Empower Delivery: A Revolution in Restaurant Technology Welcome back to the Restaurant Technology Guys blog! Today, we are thrilled to share an insightful conversation with Meredith Sandland, the CEO of Empower Delivery. This innovative restaurant software company spun out from ClusterTruck, the largest and most profitable ghost kitchen in the US.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Developed in collaboration with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), the three-year Bachelor of Science in International Sustainable Tourism is designed to train graduates capable of leading the sector toward a more sustainable future.

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FoodService Director

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Discover IFMA's 2024-2025 foodservice industry projections, forecasting slow but positive growth for food away from home. On-site segments, including Colleges & Universities, are expected to lead with 2% growth in 2024. Learn how inflation predictions have been adjusted and find out how different foodservice categories are expected to perform.

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Forward Fooding

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As Ozempic transforms the way we manage weight and nutrition, the food industry is facing an unprecedented challenge—how to keep up with consumers who are eating differently. With fewer cravings and reduced caloric intake, thanks to Ozempic’s appetite-suppressing effects, traditional food products like snacks, fast food, and high-calorie meals are losing appeal.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The newly formed Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration, comprising eight leading food industry member associations, aims to enhance industrywide awareness of the impending FDA Food Traceability Final Rule/FSMA 204.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The much-anticipated Mercure Szczyrk Resort, a stunning blend of modern design and local tradition, has opened its doors, welcoming guests to an iconic location in the Silesian Beskid.

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FoodService Director

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: California awards $52.8 million in farm-to-school grants.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Did you know, on average, 5-10% of older adults have an allergy? Or that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that at least 4.5% of people 75+ have food allergies ? In 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code was updated to reflect these growing numbers, adding that kitchen staff should have training on the most common allergens and how to spot an allergy attack.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A recent study found that, while alternative farming practices aimed at reducing water usage can lower greenhouse gas emissions and arsenic levels in rice, the same practices may also increase cadmium content in plants. The same study also demonstrated that no-till farming techniques raise the likelihood of mycotoxin contamination in crops.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott has made its South Florida debut with the grand opening of its first full-service property, Delta Hotels West Palm Beach. Nestled in the coastal charm of West Palm Beach, the hotel features 199 thoughtfully designed rooms. Guests can enjoy dining at The Dive Bar, the hotel’s signature restaurant and bar, or take advantage of over 6,000 square feet of versatile event space.

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FoodService Director

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Any sold by Wisconsin-based Milo's Poultry Farms should be discarded because of possible salmonella contamination, the agency said. It reported Monday that 65 people have been sickened to date.

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Fast Casual

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Visits to Starbucks on the day it relaunched the pumpkin spiced latte (Aug. 22) outpaced its recent Thursday average by 24.1% and stayed elevated through the weekend.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A recent survey of the low-moisture food industry and relevant stakeholders has revealed the sector’s key food safety challenges and research needs related to food safety culture, sanitation, pathogen reduction, and technology adoption.

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