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Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

In this comprehensive video guide, Adam Guild of Owner.com offers best practices for restaurant marketing. In total, you will learn 18 different marketing strategies across Instagram, Facebook, email, SMS, and direct mail.

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Guyott, Others Retain Roles on FCSI’s 2025 Board

Foodservice Equipment Reports

FCSI The Americas has unveiled its next Board of Trustees and Officers. Those appointed to the 2025 board are: Christine Guyott, of Rippe Associates, as chair; Brent Hall, of Clevenger Associates, as chair elect; Kristin Sedej, of S2O Consultants, as secretary; Joe Schumaker, of FoodSpace, as treasurer; and Eric Norman, of Clevenger Associates, as immediate past chair.

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Best Practices for Finding the Right Plumber

Modern Restaurant Management

Day-to-day restaurant operations are stressful enough, and the last thing you want to do is worry about the plumber you hired. Plumbing issues are never a fun thing to deal with at your restaurant, but they are a common enough occurrence that finding the right plumber can make plumbing maintenance less of a headache if they are good at their job. It can also cause an even bigger headache if you find one that is not qualified.

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Userguest Secures €2.2M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Hotel Technology

Hospitality Net

Userguest, the pioneering force in hotel technology dedicated to maximising direct revenue, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of a €2.2M seed funding round. Led by Al Mada Ventures and bolstered by CDG Invest, Saviu Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Kalys VC, Plug & Play and esteemed business angels Philippe Limes and Thane Kuhlman, this investment marks a transformative moment for the hotel tech start-up as it prepares for rapid expansion and groundbreaking product innovation.

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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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Why Data Is the Secret Ingredient for Successful Loyalty Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

Every restaurant’s mission is to get customers in the door and then keep them coming back for more. While there’s no single recipe for recruitment and retention success, many restaurateurs are leveraging a proven approach: loyalty programs. The recurring business these programs drive ultimately helps increase revenue while fostering customer loyalty.

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Quiz: How Many Common Food Safety Protocols Do You Actually Know?

the CAMBRO blog

The rules of food safety are simple and finite. You may think you’re a food safety expert, but do you really know the most common protocols that are essential for every kitchen? Take our 5-question quiz to test your knowledge, and when you’re finished, you’ll have a chance to enter to win a Cambro Food Safety Prize Pack! Each week, we’ll choose a winner through 9/30.

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Marriott Bonvoy Launches 2024 “Taste of Wonders” With Themed Menus In Over 300 Chinese Restaurants Across Greater China

Hospitality Net

Marriott Bonvoy recently officially launched its 2024 “Taste of Wonders” F&B marketing campaign in Greater China with the debut of a food documentary titled “Taste of Wonders, Flavors of North and South.” Developed in collaboration with renowned Chinese documentary director Chen Xiaoqing, the film explores the vibrant people and culture behind Chinese cuisine, and centers around the Chinese word “Xian,” which means both “fresh ingredients” and “delicate flavor.

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NC State chefs dive into back-to-campus rush with teamwork

FoodService Director

Campus Executive Chefs Yolanda Santiago and Chad Cliffe really vibe with the energy of the students, and their leadership brings joy to feeding the hungry Wolfpack.

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Maximizing Profits: Tips for Selecting the Right Channel Management System for Your Independent Property

Hospitality Net

No hotelier needs to be convinced of the importance of listing their properties on multiple online platforms. In fact, the average independent hotel is listed on 5 to 7 different channels. Today’s guests demand instant availability and pricing, whether on Google, Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Expedia, or your independent hotel’s own website. Yet, manually updating these details across the web can eat up hours per day.

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FSA Reports on the Changing UK Food Crime Landscape Since 2020

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) recently published the 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment. Since the last report in 2020, the UK food supply chain has faced significant disruptions, causing the food crime landscape to change and creating new opportunities for fraud.

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Maximise Your Budget: How Hospitality Procurement and P2P Software Drive Financial Efficiency

Hospitality Net

Creating a robust budget is essential for any company’s planning and operations. Yet, many hospitality organisations need to leverage all their resources and expertise. Often, they exclude procurement, a crucial player in managing expenditures, from the budgeting process.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Food Display Cases

Chef's Deal

Food display cases are commercial units designed to showcase and preserve food items in food service and retail environments. Their primary uses include displaying food products, enhancing visibility, ensuring food safety, and maintaining optimal freshness in delis, bakeries, restaurants, and other food service and retail businesses. Proper food presentation is crucial as it attracts customers, increases sales, and creates an organized environment.

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Hotelschool The Hague: 13% less business travellers to Amsterdam – but they stay 16% longer

Hospitality Net

The Hague – 12 September 2024 – Hotelschool The Hague announces insights from its first Yearly Outlook report, revealing that international business travel has fully recovered, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 2% in 2024. This recovery marks a significant milestone for the global hospitality industry. In combination with key trends such as extended stays, shifts in accommodation preferences, and the rise of sustainable travel practices taking center stage.

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CPS Announces 14 New Research Projects to Address Key Food Safety Issues

Food Safety Magazine

To advance food safety in the fresh produce sector, the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has announced 14 new research projects, totaling $3.3 million in grants.

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Taking Action on Distraction

Hospitality Net

In any successful hospitality space, so much comes down to the issue of ‘distraction’ – how to be aware of it, and how to limit it. Increasingly, operators are understanding that good acoustics and good sound play a vital role in their strategy to minimise it.

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Arla plans for future growth of ingredients business and announces new partnership for Early Life Nutrition

FMT Magazine

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) is on a great growth journey and is projected to outgrow available capacity at the two Danish sites, Danmark Protein and ARINCO. To unlock new opportunities for the ingredients business, Arla has decided to change the strategic role of ARINCO in Videbæk, Denmark, making investments that will transform it into a dedicated ingredients production site.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts ‘Flipped’ upside down hotel room delighted festival goers and welcomed star-studded line up at Lollapalooza Berlin

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts turned festival goers world’s upside down with the debut of IHG Hotels & Resorts Flipped at Lollapalooza Berlin last weekend. The playful, upside-down hotel room captivated the crowd and portrayed the spirit of Berlin amongst the vibrant atmosphere of Lollapalooza. Throughout the weekend, the unique photo hotspot was a must-see attraction, and gave guests the opportunity to capture their ultimate festival moment whilst inviting them to step into a world where hospitality mee

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Bühler India launches New SmartLine Solutions Forthe Growing Biscuit and Cracker Market

FMT Magazine

Bühler India has launched two solutions that will enable biscuit manufacturers to provide a diverse range of products to their customers, addressing the growing demand in the region. As part of the SmartLine series, the DirectBake Smart is a Direct Gas Fired (DGF) oven that can accommodate a diverse range of baking needs with ease, while the RotaMold Smart is a rotary molder that produces a wide variety of shapes and intricate designs.

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Alliants Launch 1 LiVNG, a strategic partnership with Hospiria to Revolutionise Residential Real Estate Technology

Hospitality Net

Alliants, a leader in luxury hospitality technology, is proud to announce the launch of 1 LiVNG, a groundbreaking new venture, in partnership with Hospiria, focused on transforming the residential real estate market.

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Baking Company Recalls Brownies for Undeclared Walnuts

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Innovation Bakers, LLC of Fullerton, CA, is issuing a voluntary limited recall of one day’s production of its 3.5 oz packs of 7-Eleven Fudge Brownie (05254856392) because they may contain undeclared walnuts. The FDA was notified and the recall was voluntarily initiated after it was discovered that the walnut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of walnuts.

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ALL.com’s Haunted Hotels and Paranormal Adventures for Halloween

Hospitality Net

Festival of the Dead, Trick or Treat, Dia de los Muertos. Despite the spooky vibes, the calendar’s darkest holiday looks welcoming and friendly this year. ALL has haunted hotels and spine-chilling activities on offer for the iconic night of 31 October.

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Michigan Establishment Issues Recall after Swapping Labels on Both Pork and Beef Sausage

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc., a Dearborn, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,944 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) wiener products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the labels of the two products implicated in the recall were inadvertently swapped resulting in soy, a known allergen, and pork not being declared on the product labels.

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IDeaS and Virgin Voyages Announce Partnership to Bring Advanced Revenue Management Solution to Cruise Industry

Hospitality Net

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of advanced revenue management software (RMS) and services, announced that it is expanding its industry-leading suite of revenue management solutions to the cruise industry through a partnership with Virgin Voyages. Under the partnership, IDeaS is working with Virgin Voyages to develop a first-of-its-kind, innovative RMS solution for the cruise industry.

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Smashburger Appoints Chief Development Officer

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Smashburger has appointed Jim Sullivan as chief development officer. In his new role, Sullivan will oversee all facets of restaurant development, including market planning, site selection and franchise sales, with a strategic focus on elevating Smashburger’s brand identity in the fast-casual space.

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Wyndham Partners with Damodar Group to Introduce Ramada Encore in Fiji

Hospitality Net

The signing of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Labasa, Damodar City marks the first hotel for the brand in Fiji and the first for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts on Vanua Levu.

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Center for Produce Safety Grants 3.3 Million to 14 New Research Projects

Food Safety Magazine

To advance food safety in the fresh produce sector, the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has announced it will provide funding to 14 new research projects, totaling $3.3 million in grants.

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Revinate achieves Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Certification

Hospitality Net

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (09/30/2024) — Revinate, a global direct bookings platform leader powered by class leading data platform management and guest communication solutions for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce that it has obtained its certification under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This certification underscores Revinate’s long-standing commitment to the privacy and security of its customers’ data, aligning with the highest standards for data protection both in the United

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France - Five People Treated for Botulism After Eating Pesto Sauce

Penn State Food Safety Blog

In France, 5 people are receiving medical treatment after eating pesto contaminated with botulinum toxin. "According to authorities in the Indre-et-Loire department in west-central France, a locally made brand of wild garlic pesto sauce may have been contaminated with a dangerous toxin that can attack the nerves." "Authorities were trying to locate some 600 containers with the same "O P't**s Oignons" sauce before they are eaten, say officials.

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Portfolio expansion continues for top hotel owners and operators in Australia and New Zealand

Hospitality Net

The top-ranking hotel owners and operators across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) have remained unchanged over the past year. But some well-established owners in the mid-ranks dropped down in the top 10 list as their competitors acquired and developed new assets, new CBRE research shows.

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Selezione docenti ed esperti per il progetto “Trame mediterranee”

Future Food Institute

Fondazione Future Food Institute, con il suo Living Lab di Pollica , è partner del progetto Trame Mediterranee, rivolto a minori (11-17 anni) con l’obiettivo di contrastare le povertà educative e la dispersione scolastica. Il progetto, indirizzato agli studenti della Provincia di Salerno, in particolare afferenti al territorio dell’Ambito S08, si svolgerà da settembre 2024 a settembre 2026 e ha come fine quello di ampliare le competenze per l’inserimento nel mondo del lavoro locale.

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