Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. These changes have become permanent shifts in how they target customers, market themselves, and design their offerings." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

POS systems do more than handle payments they utilize POS data to help restaurants analyze and manage seasonal sales trends. By leveraging POS data, restaurants can adjust inventory, staffing, and marketing strategies to maximize profits during busy periods and minimize waste during slow seasons. Heres how POS data can help: Analyze Past Trends : Use historical data to spot patterns and forecast seasonal demand.

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Food Safety Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

The USDAs National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods ( NACMCF ) was established in 1988 by the Secretary of Agriculture, after consulting with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The committee provides impartial scientific advice and recommendations to federal agencies on microbiological and public health issues relative to the safety of the U.S. food supply.

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Food Management

MARCH 6, 2025

In a collaboration between foodservice provider Thomas Cuisine, Montana State University, an osteopathic college and a healthcare system, the food-as-medicine gospel is getting preached as only chefs and dietitians can do.

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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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Hospitality Net

MARCH 10, 2025

RIU Hotels & Resorts has taken a further step forward in its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy with the announcement of its first collaboration with two local NGOs in Mauritius, the Coral Garden Conservation (CGC) and Adolescent Non-Formal Education Network (ANFEN). Both alliances aspire to have a positive impact on the local environment and community by promoting ecological restoration and social inclusion.

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the CAMBRO blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Running a successful two-tier restaurant in a historic downtown building is no small featjust ask Chef-Owner Ryan Bassett of Rogue Island. Opened in 2013, Rogue Island pays homage to Rhode Islands storied culinary influences, from French Canadian to Italian and Irish. Yet despite the restaurants vibrant menu and loyal following, the space itself posed unique challenges.

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Food Management

MARCH 6, 2025

Bennys Bengal Bites has already increased daily breakfast participation at the school by almost 50% since its debut in November and has also increased a la carte sales by an average of $300 per day.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2025

Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital proudly announce that Audubon International the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play has approved Esencia to pursue its highest accolade in environmental stewardship: the Signature Platinum Certification.

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Wasserstrom

MARCH 6, 2025

Millions of people in the United States are currently prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss. Experts have predicted that there will be an estimated 40 million people taking GLP-1s by 2029. Our new reality has ushered in a paradigm shift of dietary habits, which is impacting the restaurant industry. Individuals on these medications experience […] The post Serving GLP-1 Patients: Adapting Your Restaurant for 40 Million Diners appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 7, 2025

John Boos & Co. has announced a trio of leadership promotions. Those taking on new roles are as follows: • Jennie Coon: As John Boos’ director of foodservice sales and consultant services, Coon will lead the regional sales management team in cultivating and strengthening key partnerships with reps, dealers and consultants.

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Food Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: Florida and Utah introduce school meal additive bills and Georgia lawmakers want to expand universal free school meal access.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 10, 2025

RIU Hotels & Resorts and Tikida Group have completed the refurbishment of the Riu Palace Tikida Agadir, their 5-star beachfront hotel in Agadir, Morocco, which opened in 2012. The hotel, which offers the renowned 24h All Inclusive by RIU service, now has a capacity of 456 rooms and an improved layout, as well as new food options, brighter common areas and better entertainment to give guests an even more complete experience.

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Lavu

MARCH 7, 2025

PCI Compliance for Restaurants is essential to protecting customer payment data and preventing costly breaches. With 70% of transactions made via cards, restaurants are prime targets for cyberattacks. Failure to comply with PCI standards can result in fines of up to $100,000 per month, legal complications, and a significant loss of customer trust. Implementing robust security measures ensures compliance and safeguards both business operations and customer data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to evolve – or disappear. It wasn’t just about survival; it was about reinvention. Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry.

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Food Safety Tech

MARCH 11, 2025

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is directing the acting FDA commissioner, to take steps to explore potential rulemaking to revise its Substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Final Rule and related guidance to eliminate the self-affirmed GRAS pathway. According the HHS website, this will enhance the FDAs oversight of ingredients considered to be GRAS.

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Food Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Rising food costs, potential cuts to school food programs, and more were a main focus at this years Legislative Action Conference in Washington D.C.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 11, 2025

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoys portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly unveils a highly anticipated bold new era for W Maldives, redefining the escape with a stunning renovation that blends contemporary luxury with the islands untamed beauty. Designed for the modern traveler, this evolution amplifies the brands signature energy, offering a distinctive blend of authentic cultural experiences, creative design, and a deep connection to the enchanting spirit of the Maldives.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

Is your local restaurant overpaying for payroll? Get Free Payroll for Restaurants and simplify payroll management effortlessly. Handling fluctuating hours, tip tracking, and compliance can be complex, but Lavu Payroll offers a cost-effective solution. Reduce errors, save money, and streamline operations with our easy-to-use payroll system designed for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2025

Who would think that one of the world’s top culinary schools was founded in an Upper West Side apartment? Originally known as Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School, the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) has played a pivotal role in shaping the food landscape for 50 years growing from just five students in the first year to now more than 19,000 graduates.

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Food Safety Guru

MARCH 10, 2025

The Food Standards Agency have updated their guidance on managing allergies. The purpose of this guidance is to promote consumer confidence by ensuring they can access and understand the allergen information they need to make safe and informed choices about the food they eat. The overarching approach in this guidance is designed to meet the expectation from consumers that allergen information should: Be easily available in writing Be underpinned with a conversation Written allergen information t

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Food Management

MARCH 13, 2025

Catch up with foodservice news you may have missed with 5 things with FSD.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 10, 2025

Innovative pedagogy provides a framework for thinking and processing information that drives successful, sustainable practice. By 2030, the United Nations requires that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development. As the world becomes more sustainability-conscious, higher education plays a key role in delivering education for sustainable development.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 6, 2025

If you think reach-in refrigerators are just a big box with one purpose, it’s time to think again. When specified properly, reach-ins not only improve storage capabilities within a kitchen, but also bring added workplace efficiencies and flexibility to improve productivity in an operation. Further, new models boast improved energy efficiency, unlocking bottom line savings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2025

Picture this: You’re at self-checkout where you just scanned, bagged and paid for your own groceries when the screen asks, “Would you like to leave a tip?” Wait… for who? If that scenario feels all too familiar, you're not alone. Tipping expectations have skyrocketed, and consumers are pushing back. According to a recent Bankrate survey , nearly one in three Americans think tipping has gone too far.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

MARCH 11, 2025

Top Commercial Freezer Brands for 2025 Selecting the right commercial freezer for your business is crucial. With the right choice, you ensure food safety, maximize storage, and enhance efficiency. As we look toward 2025, some brands stand out in the commercial freezer market.They offer quality, durability, and advanced features that cater to diverse business needs.

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Food Management

MARCH 10, 2025

Hundreds of dining employees at Northwestern University gathered outside every dining hall on campus Monday morning, in hopes of achieving a contract they deem fair.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 13, 2025

Nobu Hotel Toronto will be opening its doors early this summer. Following the headline-hitting success of its Toronto restaurant opening in August 2024 - and its luxury residences selling out in record time - the hotel is now available for online reservations from June 1, 2025. An urban sanctuary in the sky, the highly anticipated 36 room and suite hotel is set to elevate Torontos luxury hospitality landscape as it unveils the citys most private retreat for guests seeking respite from the public

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 12, 2025

Two dozen manufacturers are being recognized as the National Restaurant Association’s Kitchen Innovations award recipients. “The 2025 Kitchen Innovations Awards spotlight solutions that embody the industry’s evolution: doing more with less,” says Richard Eisenbarth, president, emeritus at Cini-Little Int’l and a longstanding KI judge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2025

A $10 million lawsuit would be the nail in the coffin for nearly every hospitality business. However, the incidence of nuclear verdicts — where a jury awards above $10 million — continues to rise. Recent data shows that U.S. juries awarded more than $14.5 billion in nuclear verdicts in 2023 — a 15-year high. Society Insurance has spent 110 years helping protect businesses and has seen firsthand how nuclear verdicts have evolved in the U.S.

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