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To reduce menu confusion and minimize price sensitivity, Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill recently rolled-out a rengineered and easier-to-read menu. The fast-casual Mexican chain's legacy menu had complicated triple-tier pricing that was thought to psychologically drive more mid-tier buying behavior, but the complex product suite of 80-plus items made fresh daily, plus thousands of permutations in choices, also lent itself to a visually crowded menu as well as one that was challe
Building a successful business in the restaurant industry involves more than just crafting delicious dishes - it requires a strategic approach to all areas of your business, such as inventory management and restaurant marketing.
The United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas handed down a summary judgement decision, vacating the National Labor Relations Board’s 2023 Joint Employer Rule. The decision also denied the defendants’ motion to transfer the case to the D.C. Circuit Court. The decision means the Joint Employer Standards reverts to the NLRB’s 2020 Final Rule, which codified a long-established “direct and immediate” joint employer standard and provided clear and sta
Understanding the different types of coffee certifications help people leverage their purchasing power to support initiatives that prioritize our ecosystems and improve the lives of farmers. Our guide sheds light on the world of coffee certifications to help foodservice professionals to make informed choices that align with their values as well as choices that resonate […] The post Coffee Certifications: A Guide for Foodservice Professionals appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
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.
art’otel, the contemporary lifestyle hotel brand owned by PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts and is made famous since 1989 by the success of its Park Plaza properties, is pleased to announce art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio, its flagship European hotel set to open in the first half of 2024. art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio, a new premium lifestyle hotel with art and gastronomy at its core, lands in the heart of the I
EAGLE Certification Group’s Brad Rush and Vital Farm’s Robert Clark are the recipients of the 2024 SQF Excellence Awards , presented by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association. The winners were announced this week at the 2024 SQF Unites conference in New Orleans. Rush was recognized with the Excellence in SQF Auditing Award while Clark received the Excellence in SQF Practitioner Leadership Award.
Scandic has signed a long-term lease agreement with property developer SRV for a new 144-room Scandic Go in Oulu, Finland. The hotel will be centrally located in northern Finland’s largest city and is expected to open during the second half of 2025.
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Scandic has signed a long-term lease agreement with property developer SRV for a new 144-room Scandic Go in Oulu, Finland. The hotel will be centrally located in northern Finland’s largest city and is expected to open during the second half of 2025.
KFC—a top 3 U.S.-based global chain, according to Technomic—has officially opened its new restaurant in Rome, Italy, to reach 30,000 locations worldwide. “Opening our 30,000th restaurant is a testament to the support of our local business partners, employees and customers over the past nearly 75 years,” says Sabir Sami, CEO of KFC Global, in a release.
Annette Clinton, a 26-year employee of Bon Appétit , stands by the menu for Capital Group’s 30th anniversary. Bon Appétit pulled out all the stops to commemorate Capital Group’s three incredible decades in Carmel, Indiana. A jubilant celebration marked the 30th anniversary of Capital Group’s presence in this vibrant community just outside of Indianapolis.
Method Co. welcomes newest location of popular extended-stay hotel concept, featuring 33 fully-furnished accommodations along with luxury guest amenities, including outdoor pool & lounge, state-of-the-art fitness center, and forthcoming cafe.
Carl’s Jr. announced today, March 12, that it has opened its first Florida restaurant, located in Doral, near Miami. Carl’s Jr. falls under the CKE Restaurants umbrella, which also includes Hardee’s. CKE partnered with RSMG Holding to open the restaurant. “RSMG is looking to position Carl’s Jr. as a market leader in South Florida,” says Ron Santolaya, CEO and partner of RSMG, in the release.
Researchers have looked into the number of and factors behind Salmonella outbreaks linked to chocolate products in recent decades. No predominant Salmonella serotype was identified, according to the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal study. Researchers performed a systematic review of three databases. Eligible articles were published after 1970, describing outbreaks of more than ten patients with non-typhoidal salmonellosis associated with consuming chocolate food products.
IRIS, a global market leader in digital F&B ordering, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels and restaurants, has been selected by Kimpton Overland Hotel Atlanta Airport, to elevate its room service operations with mobile dining, offering guests a more convenient and expedited F&B ordering experience.
La Fiesta Food Products of La Mirada, CA, is recalling Cinnamon Ground.87oz because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. The affected product was distributed in California as well as Arizona, Washington and Texas through distributors to retail stores from April 20, 2023, through May 3, 2023. It has a long shelf life so consumers are urged to check their homes for the product.
Following a property-wide renovation, luxury lifestyle hotel Andaz Miami Beach is slated to open in late 2024, with reimagined spaces, programming and a new culinary collaboration with Jose Andrés Group.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex announced today that registration is now open for this year’s The Hospitality Show (The Show), which will be held in San Antonio, Texas, from Oct. 28-30 at the Henry B. González Convention Center.
Also in this week's K-12 legislative update: Tennessee companion bills would allow schools in the state to serve whole milk again and Delaware lawmakers advance bills addressing lunch shaming and universal free meals.
Les Roches and Haut-Lac School launch the first International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) in hospitality. Specializing in this field was previously only possible after high school, through a university degree. However, for the first time, the partnership between Haut-Lac School, one of the most prestigious bilingual schools internationally, and Les Roches, one of the top four academic institutions worldwide specializing in hotel management, enables young people aged 16 to 18 to
A bill has been introduced by California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-46), who was also behind the recently passed California Food Safety Act, to the California Assembly.
Luxury Hotelschool, the premier international institution dedicated exclusively to luxury and ultraluxury hotel management training, is thrilled to unveil its participation in the Tourism Trailblazers Program - Investing in the Future of Tourism, a key initiative under the Saudi Vision 2030 project. Selected for its unparalleled academic excellence and deep-rooted expertise in luxury standards, Luxury Hotelschool stands out as the all-long-standing partner for renowned palaces, 5-star hotels and
According to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), animal by-product controls need to improve in Iceland. At the same time, Norway continues to work on a range of audit recommendations. Iceland and Norway are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors how both countries implement European Economic Area (EEA) rules on food and feed safety, animal health, and welfare.
AHF would like to congratulate AHF past-president, David Reeves, MBA, System Director, Food and Nutrition Services at Lee Health on his remarkable achievement of being awarded the prestigious 2024 Silver Plate Award by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) for healthcare. “Since 1954, IFMA has recognized extraordinary operator executives with the IFMA Silver Plate Award.
Officials of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER”) today announced a new session in this year’s programming. Titled “A Conversation with Ed Bastian,” the session will feature a captivating dialogue between Ed Bastian, chief executive officer, Delta Air Lines, and interviewer Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO, Peachtree Group. This session will merge the distinct perspectives of a prominent figure in travel and a seasoned hotel owner, offering insight into Bastian’s leadership
KALO Foods, LLC of Stokesdale NC issue an expanded notice for the recall of Single Slice Carrot Cake UPC 8 53407 00418 4 and Single Slice Chocolate Cake UPC 8 53407 00418 4 due to a undeclared soy. The initial recall on March 5, 2024 was just for the carrot cake. Although the package is labeled Carrot Cake, but the ingredient panel and UPC Code is for their Chocolate Cake.
Sono acquires Hotel Dame des Arts in Paris from TPG Angelo Gordon and EQ, Atalaya fund acquires Be Live Experience Lanzarote Beach, Spain, Limestone Capital acquires luxury resort in Sardinia, Italy, Andras House acquires ETAP Belfast in Northern Ireland.
The Payback Comparison Tool is an analysis methodology to determine the payback period for an investment in a technology implementation project. The payback period is how long it will take to pay off the investment and is sometimes called the ‘break even point’. The most significant advantage of the payback comparison tool is its simplicity. It’s an easy way to compare several projects or project scenarios and then focus on the project or scenario that has the shortest payback time.
Duetto, the leader in cloud-based Revenue Strategy solutions, and Amadeus, a leading global travel industry technology partner, today announce an expansion to their strategic relationship. The evolution will provide Duetto customers with seamless access to data from Amadeus’ Demand360+® and RevenueStrategy360+® solutions directly within the Duetto platform, enabling hoteliers to make smarter, data-driven decisions to optimize their business.
Making an election-year promise that does not have to become a reality until well after the voting isn’t new. Since Congress surrendered Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling in a trade war with Canada and Mexico, American consumers have wanted a reliable replacement. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has promised a new system, but it won’t exist for a couple more years.
A series of events pushed all-time high occupancy levels in Dubai, according to February preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Helped by Carnival, Rio de Janeiro’s hotel industry recorded its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) since 2016, according to February preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Hotel workflows for properties specializing in group sales can be challenging to manage all the intricacies of bookings and onsite events. From boutique properties to large management groups, streamlining operations while ensuring guest satisfaction remains a balancing act. Enter Tripleseat for Hotels: the solution designed to simplify complex workflows and revolutionize how hotels manage their group sales and events.
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