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‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

Modern Restaurant Management

Omnichannel communications and value-oriented customer expectations are two elements challenging restaurant owners and operators, according to a survey from Klaviyo. “Every guest touchpoint–whether it’s a dine-in experience, an online order, or even a response to a review – can influence future business,” Mike Eng, Senior Director of Vertical Expansion at Klaviyo, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Restaurants need to think beyond just serving

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Eggless Breakfast Sandwich

Food Management

Eggless and on-the-go, this recipe from the Soyfoods Council for a breakfast sandwich can get the morning crowing with no fowl involved.

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From Surplus to Solution: How La Soupe Is Revolutionizing Hunger Relief in Cincinnati

the CAMBRO blog

A Culinary Mission Born from Compassion In the heart of Cincinnati, La Soupe is tackling food waste and hunger with a bold, chef-driven approach. Founded by Chef Susie De Young, the nonprofit began when Susie learned that many students in local schools had nothing to eat on weekends. Armed with culinary know-how and a passion for community, she began transforming rescued ingredients into soups for food-insecure families.

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Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies Break Ground on New Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia

Hospitality Net

PETERSBURG, Va. - Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL VIRGINIA in Petersburg. Todays milestone officially commences construction on a transformative project that will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff development, create thousands of new jobs, and set a new standard for gaming, hotels, and entertainment in the Commonwealth.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Top 7 Benefits of Multilingual Menus for Restaurants

Lavu

Multilingual Menus for Restaurants are transforming the dining experience by breaking language barriers and enhancing customer satisfaction. These menus not only improve accessibility for a diverse range of customers but also streamline restaurant operations by simplifying menu management and order processing. With menus tailored to multiple languages, restaurants can increase efficiency, reduce errors, and boost sales by providing a personalized experience for diners.

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Carbone Takes Over as CEO of Panera Brands

Foodservice Equipment Reports

After several months as interim CEO of Panera Brands Inc., Paul Carbone is settling in more permanently. Carbone previously was the chief financial officer for the company, which includes Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. Brands and Caribou Coffee.

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Now Open for Bookings: Royalton CHIC Barbados Expands the Brand’s Caribbean Footprint

Hospitality Net

Blue Diamond Resorts is set to turn heads and set pulses racing as it redefines all-inclusive hospitality in Barbados. As of today, Royalton CHIC Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only, is officially open for bookings, gearing up for a spectacular debut in Spring 2026. Nestled along Barbados glamorous Gold Coast, this stylish lifestyle resort is designed for trendsetters who crave excitement and sophistication in equal measure.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture announces additional cuts to farm-to-school funding

Food Management

Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: kosher and halal meals are coming to Illinois schools and new laws in Virginia and West Virginia will ban certain additives in school meals.

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How to Use Customer Data for Smarter Restaurant Menu Design

Lavu

Restaurants can now use customer data to enhance restaurant menu design, creating smarter menus that increase profits and improve the dining experience. By analyzing ordering patterns, sales trends, and customer preferences using the POS systems System, they can make data-driven decisions to optimize menu offerings, highlight popular dishes, and introduce profitable items.

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Reducing Fire Risk in Your Commercial Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant manager, you want to do everything in your power to keep your commercial kitchen as well as your entire facility safe and welcoming to staff and patrons alike. However, fire hazards such as neglected kitchen equipment and grease buildup can lead to serious kitchen fires, threatening lives and livelihoods. While there is no way to completely eliminate fire risk in commercial kitchens, you and your staff can take steps to reduce the risk.

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Our Response to the USDA Cancelling $5 Million in Farm-to-School Funding for Fiscal Year 2025

Chef Ann Foundation

At a time when childrens diets areincreasingly overloaded with ultra-processed foods, successful federal grant programs that break down barriers to serving fresh foods should not be cancelled nor delayed.

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Indian Travellers Go Global: Safety, Social Media and Sustainability Stand Out in New MMGY Study

Hospitality Net

As India rapidly matures in global and economic influence, so does the buying power of its vast and adventurous travelling population. According to new research by MMGY Travel Intelligence, passport-carrying adults in India intend to spend an average of $4,755 on leisure trips in the next 12 months, pinpointing a 14% increase in spending over the past year.

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Foodworks’ latest street food competition is as sweet as honey

Food Management

The restaurant incubator, out of Compass Group, recently announced the details for its next annual Global Street Food competition, in partnership with the National Honey Board.

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Cracking the Code: Food Handler vs. Food Safety Certificate in Canada

Probe It Food Safety

Ever looked at a job posting in the food industry and wondered about the difference between a “ Food Handler Certificate ” and a “Food Safety Certificate”? You’re not alone! It can feel like alphabet soup sometimes, trying to figure out what you actually need to work in the kitchen, serve customers, or even run your own food business here in Canada.

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Yelp Report: Breakfast’s Booming and Value’s Valuable

Modern Restaurant Management

Value-driven dining and a growing interest in regional brands are two trends uncovered in Yelp's 2025 Fastest Growing Brand s report. Among the report highlights are: Fast food and value-driven restaurants are thriving—McDonald’s (#25), Taco Bell (#33), and Popeyes (#11) are among the brands seeing significant consumer interest growth.' Breakfast is booming—coffee and bakery brands saw the highest search growth with breakfast and brunch searches up 142 percent year-over

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Frozen Meals Recalled for Potential Wood-like Physical Hazard

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Nestl USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Lean Cuisine and STOUFFERS frozen meals due to the potential presence of wood-like material. The company stated, "We are actively investigating the source of the wood-like material. We are confident that this is an isolated issue, and we have taken action to address it." Recalls due to wood or wood-like physical hazards have been pretty rare.

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Maison Métier is entering The Unbound Collection as part of Hyatt’s luxury group

Hospitality Net

Maison Mtier, owned by Domain Companies, is housed in a historic 1908 building and evokes the charm of a Parisian-style guesthouse, maintaining its architectural heritage while incorporating contemporary design touches. With 67 lavish guestrooms and suites, this thoughtfully curated hotel balances its storied past with modern luxury, making it a distinctive destination.

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Cherry Creek School District’s egg and dairy-free quick bread recipes offer a tasty way to reach more students and cut costs

Food Management

The egg and dairy-free breads are a win-win for the nutrition team, says Executive Chef Cady Molloy.

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Food as Medicine: How AHF Members Nazim Khan, Mike Dixon, and Bryan Health Are Leading the Way

AHF

AHF members are at the forefront of the healthcare foodservice industry, leading the charge in innovative and transformative initiatives that improve patient care and community health. One shining example of this leadership is AHF member Chef Nazim Khan, CEC, WCEC, who is pioneering the “food as medicine” movement at Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska in collaboration with AHF member and Director of Nutrition and Dining Services Mike Dixon.

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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is undergoing a significant shift as Gen Z diners reshape dining expectations. This generation prioritizes social responsibility over traditional brand loyalty and gravitates toward integrity, sustainability, and values-driven experiences. To successfully engage this influential consumer group, restaurants can no longer rely solely on brand recognition; they must adopt innovative strategies that align with Gen Z’s preferences.

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NSF Introduces PFAS-Free Certification

Food Safety Tech

NSF, a global public health and safety organization, has launched of NSF Certification Guideline 537: PFAS-Free Products for Nonfood Compounds and Food Equipment Materials (NSF 537). The new guideline leverages NSFs laboratory and testing capabilities to confirm that products are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic or man-made materials that resist degradation also known as forever chemicals.

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The Barnett Joins World of Hyatt Loyalty Program

Hospitality Net

The Barnett, owned through a joint venture of Domain Companies and HRI Hospitality, is located in a former neighborhood institution - Barnetts Furniture Store - has maintained its connection to New Orleans vibrant history. Situated among the citys finest cultural touchpoints, the 234-room property offers guests a dynamic New Orleans experience, with musicality and culture at its core.

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Chartwells Higher Ed brings vibrant color to its Joy-Ful campaign with its new Color-Ful initiative

Food Management

The foodservice provider is launching a Color-Ful campaign as part of its Joy-Ful campaign and its all about bridging the connection between food, mood and creativity.

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Q&A with Tim Ingmire, Vice President, Global Innovation & Technology at pladis, 2025 Official FoodTech 500 Sponsor

Forward Fooding

Tim Ingmire is Vice President of Global Innovation & Technology at pladis, where he leads the company’s efforts in driving transformative change within the food tech, health and sustainability sectors. With a wealth of experience in scaling businesses and bringing innovative products to market, Tim is passionate about fostering innovation and supporting visionary start-ups.

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The Potential Impact of Tariffs for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Pooja Nair, Partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, and aModern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine legal contributor, discusseshow restaurant operators might be impacted bytariffs.

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Mississippi Becomes Third State to Ban Sale of Cell-Based Meat, Following Florida, Alabama

Food Safety Magazine

Mississippi has become the third U.S. state to ban cell-based food products with the passage of House Bill 1006. As of July 1, 2025, it will be illegal to sell or distribute any cultivated food product in the state.

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Profits on Tap: UrVenue Pours Innovation Into Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

Hospitality Net

LAS VEGAS, MARCH 24, 2025 Owners and operators of the most innovative bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues are converging on Las Vegas to attend the Bar & Restaurant Expo. This LIVE event is bringing F&B pros together March 24 to 26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center to rewrite the rules of hospitality for the foreseeable future. Its where grit meets opportunity. where people who were once okay just keeping up are now choosing to level up and where new products, partnerships, and technologi

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Take part in FSD's 2025 State of C&U survey

Food Management

Take part in FoodService Director's annual State of C&U census survey.

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Join the Conversation: NEW AHF Member Power Hour on April 8, 2025

AHF

Are you ready to connect, collaborate, and gain fresh insights to navigate todays toughest industry challenges? The Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) is launching a brand-new quarterly event designed exclusively for our members: The AHF Member Power Hour Mark your calendars and join us on Tuesday, April 8, at 3:00 PM ET for an interactive discussion where AHF members come together to share experiences, exchange ideas, and problem-solve in real time.

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Talkin’ Tacos, Scaling Up, Optimization, and Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

Adam Guild of Owner speaks withMo Farraj, co-founder of Talkin’ Tacos about scaling a restaurant business, menu and labor optimization, loyalty, marketing and more.Farraj has grown from one location to 22 in just fouryears, along with his co-founder Omar Al-Massalkhi.

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