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Now Serving, The Biometrics Risk Evolution

Modern Restaurant Management

The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq.—a statute regulating the collection of certain biometric data—has been a major driver of class action litigation in Illinois for nearly ten years. The constant evolution of technology is no doubt to credit. While the overwhelming bulk of the BIPA cases have been employment-related, focused primarily on time-keeping and security technology, new waves of consumer litigation have begun to crop up

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Using AI to maximize your margins

Restobiz

Technology is transforming restaurant operations, from automation to AI, but how can these be practically adopted for your business? AI has emerged as a game changer for operators, helping to address labour challenges, reduce operational inefficiencies, manage complex data, and beyond. RELATED: The rise of AI in the foodservice industry Labour management Rather than replacing […] The post Using AI to maximize your margins appeared first on Restobiz.

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Why remote monitoring is the path to growth for restaurants

Restobiz

By Madan Kanala The restaurant industry is continuously evolving, and one of the most significant shifts has been the rise of technology that enables hands-off franchisee ownership through remote monitoring. For multi-unit operators, managing day-to-day operations across multiple locations can be overwhelming. Still, the ability to monitor and control operations remotely has emerged as a […] The post Why remote monitoring is the path to growth for restaurants appeared first on Restobiz.

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15 Benefits of Scratch Cooking in Schools

Chef Ann Foundation

Time and again, we’ve seen districts and schools of all sizes across the country begin and grow their scratch cooking programs. It can take many years for a school to transition to scratch cooking, but making this shift is always worth it — here are 15 reasons why.

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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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How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for Restaurants

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a restaurant is a labour of love, but let’s face it, at the end of the day, your bottom line matters. To keep your business profitable , it’s crucial to understand one key metric: Cost of Goods Sold.

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Revolutionizing Restaurants: Embracing Tech Solutions in a Challenging Labor Market

Modern Restaurant Management

Just as some people have experienced “long COVID,” with symptoms lasting well beyond the initial infection, so too have some industries struggled to fully recover from the pandemic’s economic impact. The restaurant industry is a case in point, where employment has yet to climb back from pandemic-induced losses. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), as of October 2023 eating and drinking places were 14,000 jobs below their February 2020 level.

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Pullman enters Croatia with a premium hotel in Zagreb’s thriving business hub

Hospitality Net

Pullman Hotels & Resorts, a pioneering hotel brand from Accor, today announces the opening of Pullman Zagreb, its first property in Croatia. The contemporary hotel is located in the City Island development area, a new business hub in the capital city’s rapidly growing Zagreb district.

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Combining Genomic Data, AI Analysis Creates a Powerful Food Safety Detection Tool, Study Shows

Food Safety Magazine

Combining genomic sequencing data and artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have demonstrated the efficacy of a new approach for the untargeted detection of contaminants, antibiotics, and other food safety anomalies in bulk milk samples.

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Middleby Sweetens Dessert Equipment Portfolio

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Middleby Corp. has acquired Brooksville, Fla.-based Emery Thompson, a global frozen dessert equipment brand with $10 million in annual revenues. Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald says there are many synergies between Emery Thompson and Taylor Co., a Middleby brand (since 2018) offering soft serve and frozen yogurt machines, frozen cocktail equipment, and more.

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Eight Ways Corn is Used Across Latin America

Bon Appetit Management Company

After centuries of the co-evolution of corn and the civilizations that helped shape the crop as we know it, it’s no surprise that it continues to be an essential staple food across Latin America and the diaspora. Throughout Central and South America, we can find corn as a foundational food in many diverse cuisines, revealing its impressive versatility and cross-cultural importance over time.

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The Connection Between Used Cooking Oil and Climate Change

Modern Restaurant Management

In the heart of every restaurant’s bustling kitchen lies an unexpected treasure: used cooking oil. Every crunchy french fry, mozzarella stick, and piece of crispy chicken generates cooking oil. But this oil’s journey doesn’t have to end when it leaves the fryer. Recycling your restaurant’s used cooking oil isn’t just a way to address your waste problems – it can help fight climate change.

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’Stay Like’ Wicked: Hilton and Universal Pictures Debut One-of-a-Kind Suite Inspired by Characters Elphaba and Glinda from the New Film

Hospitality Net

This holiday season, Hilton and Universal Pictures invite travelers, fans and movie lovers alike to experience the magic of Oz with a spectacular, spellbinding suite at New York Hilton Midtown, where they can ’Stay Like’ Wicked in celebration of the upcoming film’s release. With Universal Pictures’ new cinematic event arriving in theaters on Nov. 22, 2024, guests can enter the world of Wicked with a stay crafted to bring the magic of the film to life.

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Putting PFAS to the Test: Mitigating the Risks of PFAS Exposure and Litigation

Food Safety Magazine

The final installment in this three-part article series on PFAS discusses how the food industry might look at areas of potential exposure to PFAS, steps it might take to test for and mitigate those risks, and an update on the latest developments in PFAS litigation.

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Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

Fast Casual

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

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Corn Chronicles: The History and Impact of Maize in the Americas

Bon Appetit Management Company

Thousands of years ago, the corn we know and love today looked wildly different. What began as a wild native grass with only a dozen tough kernels has since blossomed into a nutrient-rich staple crop around the world following centuries of domestication by Indigenous civilizations in the Americas. For Native Peoples in Mesoamerica, corn was considered a sacred grain, a gift from the gods, and a source of life.

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Delivery Fraud: Fighting Scams to Protect Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators need to be aware of a number of scams that food delivery apps are dealing with now including: Promotional abuse – Bad actors using advanced fraud technology to abuse promos like “15% off when you sign up” Driver fraud – Verified drivers doing things like renting out their accounts to illegitimate drivers or spoofing their location Collusion – Harder to spot because most of the fraud happens off the app but can include a person ordering food, the

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Taps into the Future of Travel Planning at SXSW Sydney 2024

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts is offering festival-goes and consumers a stress-free way to plan their next holiday at South-by-South-West Sydney (SXSW) this October 14-20, thanks to innovative technology that taps into the subconscious mind. The aptly-named IHG Hotels & Resorts ‘Mind Lobby’ is a futuristic, experiential activation that will launch on Sydney’s International Convention Centre Forecourt throughout the week-long event and sits at the heart of IHG’s official partnership with SXSW Sydney 2024.

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In Memoriam: Industry Technician Ronnie Petterson

Foodservice Equipment Reports

CFESA has announced the passing of industry technician Ronnie Petterson. He passed away on September 22 at the age of 54. “It is with a heavy heart that we inform everyone of Ronnie Petterson’s unexpected passing. Those who knew Ronnie know what a wonderful person he was, who cared deeply for others,” CFESA says in the announcement.

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QSRNext session to delve into current menu trends

Fast Casual

A session at #QSRNext will look into current and future menu trends that can take your menu from ho-hum to a humdinger.

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Listeria, Salmonella Represent 40 Percent of FDA Food and Beverage Recalls in Last 20 Years

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study has analyzed U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food product recall data from 2002 –2023, drawing conclusions from more than 35,000 product recalls.

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The Strain of Success: How the Labor Shortage Is Affecting America’s Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the most recent Department of Labor report, there are more than 8.2 million job openings in the United States, yet only about 7.2 million unemployed workers are seeking to fill these roles. That means if every job seeker were hired, a million positions would remain unfilled. Many of these vacant jobs fall in the service sector, with a high concentration in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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Four Seasons and AGC Equity Announce Four Seasons Resort Mykonos, Greece

Hospitality Net

Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and Blue Iris Investments S.A, (’Blue Iris’), an investment vehicle of AGC Equity Partners (’AGC’), a global alternative asset investment firm, announce plans for a brand new beachside resort that will welcome its first guests in summer 2025.

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Zaxbys Plans First 3 Stores in Maryland

Foodservice Equipment Reports

QSR brand Zaxbys has announced its debut in Maryland. Franchise co-owners Curtis and Teresa Snyder, along with Teresa’s father, Thomas Mitchell, have signed an agreement to open three locations along Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The first Zaxbys in Maryland is slated to open in Cambridge in late 2025, with additional locations in Easton and West Ocean City/Berlin to follow.

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The Most Innovative Way to Increase Storage Capacity

the CAMBRO blog

Cell phones aren’t the only things with a dead zone. Many dry storage rooms are designed with storage racks against the walls, leaving a surplus of unused space in the middle of the room. Felicia Kittok, Director of Food Services at Becker Public Schools , had this very problem at their middle school; boxes were stacked on dunnage racks around the room, with additional cases stacked on serving lines and racks that were required to be stored inside too.

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Rollins College Dining Services survives Hurricane Milton

FoodService Director

Student safety and well-being top of mind at the small college in Winter Park, Florida, which was directly in the path of the devastating hurricane.

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Restaurant Safety: How Restaurateurs Can Improve their Risk Profiles

Modern Restaurant Management

The outlook for restaurants is complicated. The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) demonstrates that a combination of inflation, consumers with less disposable income and rising labor costs have created a difficult market for restaurant owners. These issues have translated to the industry’s insurers as well – causing even more headaches for restaurant owners.

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Kempinski Signs Agreement to Manage Branded Residences in Azerbaijan

Hospitality Net

Rising above the steel-blue waters of the Caspian Sea, Kempinski Residences Bayil Bay will become the most coveted address in the Azerbaijani capital when it opens in 2025. Behind a modern, undulating façade inspired by the gentle movements of the waves, this architectural marvel will be home to 37 elegantly appointed private residences, providing a stylish base for owners and investors looking for a home in Baku.

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Bargreen Ellingson Opens San Antonio Office

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Bargreen Ellingson has expanded its footprint in Texas with the opening of a new office in San Antonio. Brian Mosher, a 30-year industry veteran, will oversee the location. “Brian was looking to find a family-operated business with an established presence in the Texas market and an intentional focus on contract, design and equipment sales.

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Using display technology to enhance CX, back-end operations

Fast Casual

Misty Chalk, vice president of sales, Americas at BrightSign

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How one K-12 operator is bringing sustainable seafood to students

FoodService Director

Executive Chef for Alexandria City Public Schools Jason Tepper has worked to bring a variety of seafood dishes to the lunch menu since coming to the Virginia district in 2021.

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