Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Keeping staff has long been an issue for the food and beverage industry, but many restaurants now feel it is their primary obstacle to running a successful business. How do you make sure all employees – new and veteran – are truly ready for the upcoming food health inspection?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. Food-away-from-home spending is likely to see modest growth as softer consumer spending patterns prevail. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

– Frances Allen, President and CEO, Checkers Brand loyalty took priority in 2023. – Matt Eisenacher, Chief Brand Officer at First Watch Digital transformation continued to dominate 2023. In 2023, we experienced unprecedented shifts in consumer behavior amidst broader macroeconomic conditions like inflation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. Here are the ways technology is revolutionizing the culinary world through.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2023

expect to be less profitable in 2023. Rising food, labor and energy/utility costs pose significant challenges heading into 2023. business leaders anticipate a recession in 2023, according to JPMorgan Chase’s 2023 annual Business Leaders Outlook survey. The majority of small and midsize U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Favorite Super Bowl Foods A JeffBet study revealed America’s favorite Super Bowl foods, with some gameday classics appearing further down the list than you might expect. Almost universally, it was found to be the nation’s second favorite Super Bowl food. Rank Super Bowl Food Average Monthly Searches 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases, with 88 percent experiencing rising staff expenses, compared to 89 percent in last year’s annual survey, and 86 percent reporting an increase in food costs. Overall retail sales saw a 3.8 percent compared to last year.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 18, 2023

12, 2023 /CNW/ - For the 7th time since 2013, Sculpture Hospitality, the leading pioneer in the food and beverage inventory management industry, has once again been named one of the top 500 franchises in North America , ranking #384 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®, increasing its overall ranking by 40 spots since 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Looking ahead, we predict a day when cultivated meat will find its place as a default choice -on menus, because it delivers on taste, nutrition, and food safety, in addition to environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Beyond the realm of food, a similar shift has occurred with electric cars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2023

In its 2023 State of the Industry report, the National Restaurant Association found that exactly half of all operators expect to be less profitable as compared with the previous year. The cost of goods sold (COGS) measures food and beverage expenses. This year could be a tough one for many restaurant operators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Vanilla isn’t for everyone In 2023, marketing took a cue from the ice cream parlor, embracing segmentation with the same precision as a sundae artisan. – Matt Elders, EVP, Revenue, Cordial 2023 served up a year of resilience and innovation for restaurants, as they adapted to shifting landscapes and embraced new dining paradigms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

“Both full-service and fast food restaurant customers are skewing a bit more toward higher income levels and college graduates,” says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. Chains affected include McDonald’s (visits down ~2.5

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sculpture Hospitality, the leading trailblazer in the food and beverage inventory management industry, proudly announces a substantial milestone in its journey of growth and success with several of its dedicated employees transitioning to franchise owners. TORONTO, ON, Sept.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

is excited to announce that their innovative Intelligent French Fry Robotic Solution has been chosen as one of the distinguished recipients of the renowned 2023 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Awards. This recognition highlights the product's inventive approach to addressing labor shortages in the food service industry. Atosa USA, Inc.

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Food Safety Tech

JANUARY 20, 2025

In recent years, food recalls have become a concern for the food and beverage (F&B) industry, with regulatory bodies tightening oversight as the number of recall-related incidents continues to rise. FSMA 204 will bring major changes to the F&B industry by enhancing traceability requirements for high-risk foods.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is expanding its October 30, 2023, voluntary recall to include additional pet food products, with Best By Dates before 10/31/24, made at its Mount Pleasant facility, due to the products’ potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Do not sell or donate the recalled products.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Greeley, CO, is voluntarily recalling one lot of 3-D® Pet Products Premium Parrot Food, 4 lb. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. The 3-D® Pet Product Premium Parrot Food was originally manufactured on October 25, 2023.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is voluntarily recalling three lots of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas production facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Do not sell or donate the recalled products.

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Total Food Service

AUGUST 9, 2023

The show’s aisles are packed annually with innovative food & beverage menu ideas and cutting-edge kitchen equipment. Amy Chaffin, Group Director, On Premise Channel Strategy “We are thrilled to demonstrate Coca-Cola’s commitment to innovative beverage solutions for foodservice operators at the show this year.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Fresh Express immediately notified affected retailers and instructed them to remove the recalled items from store shelves and all inventories. Fresh Express Limited Product Recall December 15, 2023 Name of Product Ounces UPC Bag Code Use-By Date Distribution States Fresh Express Spinach 8 oz. to 7 p.m.

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Chef's Deal

JULY 1, 2024

ITW Food Equipment is a comprehensive suite of elite brands that delivers top-tier commercial kitchen equipment solutions for foodservice and hospitality businesses worldwide. ITW ( Illinois Tool Works ) Food Equipment Group is a reliable one-stop shop in this competitive arena. This passion fuels the Group and its member companies.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

[link] Braga Fresh Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Salad Kits Summary Company Announcement Date: October 18, 2023 FDA Publish Date: October 18, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Produce Reason for Announcement: Undeclared egg. This issue was discovered through an internal inventory reconciliation process.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

[link] Manischewitz Issues a Product Mislabeling Advisory and Voluntary Recall on Some Very Limited Units of their Dark Chocolate Coins Summary Company Announcement Date: December 01, 2023 FDA Publish Date: December 01, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Product was distributed through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery beginning on 7/10/2023. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts (coconut) and/or milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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FMT Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

The Indian food and beverage industry has flourished significantly over the past decade. According to the recent reports, the food and beverage (F&B) Industry contributes approximately 3% to India’s GDP and accounts for about two-thirds of the total retail market in the country.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Trufresh is performing this recall after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a similar recall of cantaloupes packaged with the same Malichita label and bearing the same PLU due to possible salmonella contamination for cantaloupes sold to Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono. and 5:00 p.m.

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FMT Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Markem-Imaje, the global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions and industrial marking and coding systems, supported the Lunelli Group, a symbol of excellence in Italian beverage, in adapting to the stringent EU regulations on wine labelling.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

This comes in response to the 11/8/2023 recall of fresh, whole cantaloupes by Sophia Foods , LLC (DBA Trufresh) of Nogales, AZ, which was triggered by testing conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency which found the potential contamination with Salmonella, Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company is issuing this recall.

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Lithos POS

JANUARY 27, 2023

Restaurant equipment can be tools, appliances, and other devices used in a restaurant to store, prepare, cook, and serve food. However, this is 2023, and the food industry has undergone so many innovative changes. So a food truck may not need the equipment that is used in a full-service restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

Nearly half (47 percent) of diners say they engage with loyalty programs at least once a week, up significantly from just 34 percent in 2023. This year, diners reported spending $54 on average when eating out at a restaurant – up from $48 in 2023. Escoffier revealed and ranked the fast food capitals of the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Sentiment for restaurant service and food improved significantly in December compared to a year ago. For food, 50 percent of all mentions and reviews during the month had positive sentiment. As off-premise sales growth accelerated again during the month and dine-in sales slowed down, food sentiment suffered as a result.

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Chef's Deal

JANUARY 29, 2024

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there were over 98,000 workplace injuries in foodservice establishments in 2023 , of which 11% involved cuts, burns, or slips from equipment. They promote productivity and efficiency for meeting high-volume demands and give chefs and food prep staff confidence.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Epidemiologic Data Since the last update on November 17, 2023, 56 more illnesses have been reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 17, 2023, to November 10, 2023 (see timeline). Public Health Actions On November 22, 2023, more recalls for whole and pre-cut cantaloupes were issued.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

COGS Are Key as Hiring Pressures Decline In 2024, 16 percent of operators say analyzing and managing the cost of goods and services and supplier and vendor management are top pain pointscompared to 12 percent in 2023. Inflation (or the increased costs of goods and services) is still a top pain point for operators (15 percent).

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