Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Restobiz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Restobiz

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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Chef Ann Foundation

OCTOBER 13, 2024

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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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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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Bon Appetit Management Company

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Bon Appetit Management Company

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 13, 2024

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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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 CAMBRO blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Misty Chalk, vice president of sales, Americas at BrightSign

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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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