Restaurant Strategy for 2023
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine contributor Izzy Kharasch of Hospitality Works offers his best planning practices for restaurant operators as we approach 2023.
What a Nuclear Verdict Means for a Restaurant
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 12, 2025
A $10 million lawsuit would be the nail in the coffin for nearly every hospitality business. billion in nuclear verdicts in 2023 — a 15-year high. While challenges –like nuclear verdicts – remain, it’s truly a historic and exciting time for the hospitality industry. Recent data shows that U.S.
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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. For part one, click here.
2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. "With consumer behaviors now firmly established around off-premise dining solutions due to the pandemic, off-prem will remain a prevalent option for 2023. For part two, click here.
2023 Hospital Power Players
Food Management
AUGUST 22, 2023
Here’s a look at onsite dining at some of the largest hospitals in the U.S.
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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 24, 2025
representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. As the design and hospitality industries embraces sustainability and decarbonization, the demand for skilled professionals who understand these principles has never been greater. Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., Induction also keeps kitchens cooler.
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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part One
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
– Frances Allen, President and CEO, Checkers Brand loyalty took priority in 2023. This past year has shown us the invaluable difference that a warm and welcoming dining experience can make for customers, who are increasingly choosing establishments that go the extra mile in offering hospitality.
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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Three
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In 2023, we saw sellers increasing throughput utilizing the “experience creates consumption” strategy and we predict an increase in draft program profitability in 2024 as more on-premise professionals embrace the needs of the highly coveted craft beverage loyalists.
Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 11, 2025
These changes have challenged operators to adapt, but they’ve also reinforced the resilience and innovation that define the hospitality industry. Wages have risen roughly 13 percent since early 2023, leveling out at $13.62 These adaptations have become permanent features of a more dynamic hospitality landscape.
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Salmonella Cantaloupe turns deadly – 3 dead, 162 Sick with 62 Hospitalized
Bill Marler
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 17, 2023, to November 10, 2023. Of 77 people with information available, 45 have been hospitalized. Individuals became sick between mid-October and mid-November 2023. Seventeen individuals have been hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported from Minnesota.
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Best Concepts: Central Table Eatery brings healthy, abundant choices to Pennsylvania hospital
Food Management
JULY 26, 2023
Morrison Healthcare’s new food hall at Lancaster General Hospital has been named Best of Show in the FM 2023 Best Concept Awards.
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2023 – 4 Recalls and 2 Outbreaks – not to be confused with 4 Weddings and a Funeral
Bill Marler
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
2023 Raw Farm LLC Recalls and Outbreaks: May 2023 Campylobacter Raw Milk Recall August 2023 Salmonella Cheese Recall October 2023 Salmonella Raw Milk Outbreak and Recall: San Diego County—12 illnesses Orange County—7 illnesses Here is the 2023-2024 version – E. No deaths have been reported.
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Top 15 healthcare food service stories of 2023
Food Management
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The year’s top healthcare stories tracked how dining operations in hospitals and medical centers tackled issues like sustainability and the use of technology.
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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 3, 2023
In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. million by the end of 2023. Competition is heating up : In 2023, 47 percent of operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. "The
HVS India Hospitality Industry Overview 2023
Hospitality Net
MAY 3, 2024
This report highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry in 2023 along with the sector performance metrics, brand signings, and brand openings during the year. It also provides our outlook for the sector for 2024.
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DeLauro Shares Whistleblower Report, Contaminated Infant Formula Led to Hospitalizations and Deaths
Bill Marler
APRIL 28, 2022
Chair DeLauro spoke about the report at the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hearing. Here is the material – Redacted Confidential Disclosure re Abbott Laboratories – 10-19-2021_Redacted (1).
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20 sick, 10 hospitalized with Salmonella due to poor food handling at Carniceria Guanajuato – Marler Clark retained by man hospitalized
Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
As of September 15, 2023, CDPH has identified 20 individuals with Salmonella infections who ate prepared food from a taqueria in Carniceria Guanajuato located at 3140 N California in Chicago. Of these, 10 people have been hospitalized.
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Restaurants Aren’t Raising Employee Medical Premiums, But Costs Are Going Up
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 14, 2022
We warned that medical trend (the rate of increase in medical plans) would be increasing in 2022 and in 2023. While the existing studies indicate similar trend rates for 2022 and 2023, as mentioned above, there is growing evidence that the general inflation rate will drive even higher than forecasted medical costs.
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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 11, 2025
The past five years have reinforced the critical intersection of digital and hospitality in the restaurant industry. Digital not only powers seamless experiences but also unlocks guest data that can elevate hospitality across all touchpoints, both digital and in-person. It wasn’t just about survival; it was about reinvention.
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STOP accepting applicants for 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship
Bill Marler
JANUARY 30, 2022
The national nonprofit public health organization STOP Foodborne Illness is accepting applicants for its 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship. coli O157:H7 and suffered months of hospitalizations, weeks of dialysis and seizures. Go to their child’s hospital room and see more tubes and wires than you can count.
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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Inflation has hidden the dramatic decreases in guest traffic and we anticipate this becoming a bigger issue with investors in 2023." Thanks to our on-demand hospitality business model, we fared well this last year, and have been able to tackle labor shortages head on with the implementation of Service Leaders at each of our restaurants.
The Year in Review - 2023 Most Read Stories on Hospitality Net
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 4, 2024
As we reflect back on the year 2023, we want to share the articles that resonated most with our readers on Hospitality Net throughout this past year. We’ve curated a list of the most engaging opinion articles on our website.
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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 28, 2023
A Decade of DoorDash DoorDash celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling Dash From the Past 2023 and Dash From the Past: A Decade Delivered, which checks in on popular trends as we celebrate the best of what users have dashed over the past year, and over the past decade. Like the most ordered food on DoorDash of all time: French fries.
Five Telltale Signs a Hospitality Brand Lacks Emotional Intelligence … and Why Consumers Care
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 26, 2023
A 2023 Emotional Intelligence Market study citing “heavy growth” of $49.93 This as today’s highly discriminating and demanding hospitality marketplace is seemingly rife with substitutable solutions. Modern day savvy shoppers nearly always have alternate options—and they know it.
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Sculpture Hospitality Hosts 22nd Annual Convention Following Covid-Related Hiatus
Sculpture Hospitality
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
TORONTO, February 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - After a three-year hiatus due to Covid-19, Sculpture Hospitality, one of the leading global inventory management platforms, is returning in person for its 2023 convention on Feb. 10 and 11 at The Westin Long Beach in Long Beach, CA.
December 2023 – Total Food Service Digital Issue
Total Food Service
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Advertisements The Total Food Service December 2023 Digital Issue features exclusive Q&A Interviews with influential chefs, hospitality trendsetters, and foodservice operators, as well as the latest foodservice industry news on products, trends, associations, and events. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Raw Milk LLC, a.k.a Organic Pastures, linked again to an E. coli outbreak
Bill Marler
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 18, 2023, to January 29, 2024. Of 9 people with information available, 4 have been hospitalized and 1 developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. coli have been reported from four states – California, Utah, Colorado and Texas.
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Sculpture Hospitality Clients Invest in Franchise to Expand Support
Sculpture Hospitality
JULY 18, 2023
TORONTO, ON, July 17, 2023 -- Sculpture Hospitality, a distinguished leader in hospitality and restaurant inventory management, is pleased to announce the expansion of its network with the addition of a Sculpture Hospitality franchise in Santa Cruz, California, owned by long-standing clients Jennee Gregg and Taylor Fontana.
Alumni Association of Glion Launches the second edition of the Glion Alumni Accelerator Program to boost Hospitality innovation
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Following the success of the inaugural initiative in 2023, this program offers Glion students and alumni a unique opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial ideas through mentorship, access to investors, and industry support.
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Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak hits 2,272 with no source identified
Bill Marler
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
As of October 24, 2023, 41 jurisdictions, including 40 states and New York City, have reported a total of 2,272 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis. This is an increase of 315 cases since the last update on August 31, 2023. The median illness onset date was June 24, 2023 (range: April 1 to August 31).
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Six Babies sickened by Salmonella tainted Dog Food
Bill Marler
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
As of November 1, 2023, seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 14, 2023, to August 19, 2023. One person was hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Of 7 sickened, 6 are under the age of 1.
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What is it with Salmonella and Onions, and why does it take so long to figure Outbreaks out?
Bill Marler
OCTOBER 25, 2023
As of October 24, 2023, a total of 73 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 2, 2023, to September 25, 2023. Of the 65 people with information available, 15 (23%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
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US Hepatitis A Outbreaks have sickened 44,947, hospitalized 27,469 and killed 424 – all preventable by a Vaccine
Bill Marler
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of January 12, 2024: Cases: 44,947 Hospitalizations: 27,469 (61%) Deaths: 424 Hardly a week goes by that there is not yet another announcement of a hepatitis A positive employee putting co-workers, customers and the restaurant brand at risk.
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Emerging Trends in Restaurant Benefits
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 18, 2022
With winter behind us and summer approaching, it is time to begin planning for the 2023 benefits plan year. Voluntary supplemental insurance plans, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity for example, remain popular in the restaurant sector. Planning for 2023 will be complicated, especially for the restaurant sector.
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USDA FSIS Releases 2023 Foodborne Illness Outbreak Report
Food Safety Tech
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has released a summary of outbreaks investigated during FY 2023. In 2023, FSIS investigated six outbreaks in coordination with local, state, and federal public health partners. These outbreaks involved more than 100 illnesses and 30 hospitalizations.
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Raising the Table Stakes: Why Omnichannel Is More Important Than Ever in Hospitality
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 29, 2023
Technology Has Leveled the Playing Field in Hospitality For many years, you had restaurants that did delivery and restaurants that didn't. As we head into challenging macroeconomic conditions in 2023, where people will eat out less frequently, it's essential to be smart about every interaction with a customer.
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The Top 5 Bar and Restaurant Trends 2023
Sculpture Hospitality
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Throw into the mix rising wages, skyrocketing food prices, staffing shortages, inflation and a difficult economy and the hospitality industry is no doubt set for a difficult year. Inventory management is a critical aspect of running a successful restaurant or bar business, but strategies are constantly evolving.
Sexual harassment prevention in hospitality: An integrative framewwork
Hospitality Net
JUNE 14, 2024
The hospitality and tourism industry significantly contributes to the global economy. share of the global economy, marking an increase of 22% from 2021 and a recovery nearing pre-pandemic levels (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2023). trillion, representing a 7.6% trillion, representing a 7.6% trillion, representing 11.6%
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Gills Onions Salmonella outbreak ends after 80 sick, 18 hospitalized and 1 death
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 2, 2023, to November 11, 2023. Of the 72 people with information available, 18 (25%) were hospitalized. The outbreak strain was identified by FDA in October 2023 in environmental samples collected from the farm where the onions were grown.
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With multiple Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter Outbreaks and/or Recalls, why is Raw Milk LLC (formerly Organic Pastures) allowed to sell Raw Milk products?
Bill Marler
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 18, 2023, to January 29, 2024. Of 9 people with information available, 4 have been hospitalized and 1 developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. coli have been reported from four states – California, Utah, Colorado and Texas.
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Yet another E. coli Outbreak in Children linked to Animal Exhibit – this time in Tennessee – Again
Bill Marler
MARCH 8, 2024
Summary On October 3, 2023, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) Northeast Regional Office was notified of two cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). None of these persons reported being hospitalized, although some accessed healthcare. The survey was open until October 27, 2023.
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A story of change | Mitsis Group’s Sustainability & CSR Report 2023
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As we reflect on another year of dedication to sustainable growth and responsible hospitality, I am proud to present our 2023 Sustainability & CSR Report. At Mitsis Group, our commitment to excellence goes hand in hand with our unwavering dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance.
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Half of the Victims in the Salmonella outbreak hospitalized; Chicago taqueria closed
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Ten people have been hospitalized. The strain of Salmonella involved is particularly virulent, or the contaminated foods had large amounts of the pathogen because the hospitalization rate for Salmonella victims is not usually 50 percent. 29, 2023, you may have been exposed to Salmonella.”
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Ten Percent of the Products Consumed at RIU’s Hotels in The Balearic Islands are Locally Produced
Hospitality Net
MARCH 28, 2025
in 2023, before increasing to 7% in 2024 and reaching 10% in 2025. In just two years, RIU Hotels & Resorts has doubled the amount of local products used at its hotels in the Balearic Islands. This figure stood at 5.7%
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