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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

Modern Restaurant Management

Are you ready to unlock the real secret to building wealth in the restaurant industry? It’s probably not what you think, and it might even be easier than what you’re doing now. Every story deserves an unforgettable ending. In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Of all the concepts I’ve brought to life, this one stands out as my most successful.

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Senate confirms Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary

Food Management

Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: A federal whole milk bill clears a hurdle to becoming law, an Arkansas bill that would provide universal free school breakfast heads to the governor's desk, and school nutrition bills in Wyoming and Utah fail to pass.

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Dine Brands Opens First Dual-Branded Unit in U.S.

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Dine Brands Global, the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, has announced the grand opening of its first dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP restaurant in the U.S. The new restaurant, run by franchisee Ramzi Hakim Group, opened to the public today (Feb. 18) in Seguin, Texas, just outside of San Antonio.

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Top 10 Hospitality Trends: What Shaped 2024 and What To Expect in 2025

Hospitality Net

The beginning of a new year always presents the perfect opportunity to debate which trends faded and which came to fruition over the course of the past year, while looking ahead to identify new ones that are underfoot. This reflection is all the more relevant given that the hospitality industry is highly dynamic, as it swiftly adapts to shifting consumer trends, technological advances and socio-economic changes.

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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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Freshii Slates Fresh Equipment Addition

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Freshii has started to roll out new high-speed ovens outfitted with what it calls “game-changing technology.” By this summer, the chain expects the equipment to be in place across the bulk of its portfolio, and it will add the equipment across all units by year’s end.

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Marriott’s Luxury Collection Debuts in Macao with The Londoner Grand

Hospitality Net

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoys portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the highly anticipated of Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao. Situated in the heart of the Cotai Strip, this landmark property redefines luxury by seamlessly blending Macaos East-meets-West cultural heritage with The Luxury Collections authentic approach to exceptional experiences.

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Why Correctional Facilities Should Never Use Wire Shelving

the CAMBRO blog

When Philip Bettencourt began managing the kitchen at the California Health Care Facility in Stockton in 2016, he quickly encountered a familiar challenge in the foodservice world: wire shelving. Initially used in the facility’s storage areas, wire shelving posed significant issues for Bettencourt and his team. The Trouble with Wire Shelving The biggest problem for me is, you have to replace [wire shelving] every 5 to 10 years because of rust and they’re hard to clean, said Bettencou

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FDA Leader Jim Jones Resigns After 89 ‘Indiscriminate’ Firings in Human Foods Program

Food Safety Magazine

In a February 17 resignation letter, James (Jim) Jones, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, stated that 89 indiscriminate firings in the Human Foods Program, including layoffs of employees with highly technical expertise in nutrition, infant formula, food safety response, would render his job to protect food safety fruitless.

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Design Consultants Launch Mexico City-Based Firm

Foodservice Equipment Reports

William Taunton, an expert in Latin American foodservice solutions with 39 years of experience in the market, and James Camacho, a veteran of U.S. foodservice consulting with over 46 years of experience, have partnered to form FSC-Gastrotec Mexico. Based in Mexico City, the firm will provide foodservice consulting solutions to Mexico and across Central and South America.

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Public Health Corner: The Difficulty of Treating Foodborne Enterohemorrhagic E. coli Infections

Food Safety Magazine

Escherichia coli O157:H7 (EHEC) infections can occur after eating contaminated food, such as meat that has not been properly cooked or contaminated vegetables. The illness can lead to kidney failure via hemolytic uremic syndrome, and conventional antibiotic therapy can worsen the severity of the infection.

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FSD Chefs Immersion at Johnson & Wales, Charlotte: Snapshots of culinary collaboration at play

Food Management

The toughest part of attending an FSD Chefs Immersion? Pacing yourself to scarf down at least one bite of every single innovative dish created when chefs play around with new ingredients and products. Here are a few photo highlights from the most recent event.

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The Founder’s bookshelf: Why these 11 classics are game-changers

Fast Casual

These aren't just great reads; they are essential blueprints for success.

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In 2025, Travelers Want Hassle-Free Trips : How Generative AI Can Help

Hospitality Net

Consider the last time you set out to plan your next holiday. Did you find it easy to make a quick decision on where to go, which airline and hotel to choose, which experiences to pick or restaurants to dine at? Chances are you didnt. And youre not alone.

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Lessons from a 'Mac and Cheese Millionaire'

Fast Casual

Erin Wade, founder of Homeroom Mac+Cheese and the author of "The Mac and Cheese Millionaire," joins Kathleen Wood on the Founderology podcast.

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History of HACCP in the Food Industry: Timelines, Facts, and Evolution

FoodDocs

The history of HACCP goes back to the 1950s and has since revolutionized food safety. Discover how it's evolved over the decades in this brief history!

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Protein Bar & Kitchen exec: 'Fast casuals must balance health, flavor, innovation'

Fast Casual

Laura Camerer, senior manager of Culinary, Supply Chain & Facilities at Protein Bar & Kitchen, discusses the rise of flexible eating and global flavors as well as the importance of strategic sourcing and the future of better-for-you dining.

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4 Steps to Food Safety: Everything You Need to Know and Tips to Follow

FoodDocs

4 steps of food safety help prevent the spread of any type of contamination in a food establishment. See all the steps, the importance, and tips to follow.

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Study Shows Acidification is Inexpensive, Easy Way to Inactivate Bird Flu in Raw Waste Milk

Food Safety Magazine

Acidification can inactivate Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1), a.k.a. bird flu, in milk, according to a UC Davis study. The finding is especially relevant to farmers, who often do not pasteurize waste milk.

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What are the Big 8 Allergens? Tips for Major Food Allergen Management

FoodDocs

Discover what the big 8 food allergens are and what you can do in your food business starting today to keep staff and customers as safe as possible.

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Food Safety Five Ep. 8: New Food Packaging Regulations Coming to the EU

Food Safety Magazine

This episode of Food Safety Five covers a new EU regulation that limits PFAS in food packaging and bans single-use plastics for fruit and vegetables under a certain weight, among other changes. Also discussed is a bill introduced to the New York State legislature to ban certain food additives and tighten requirements for GRAS ingredients.

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What is Cross Contact? 4 Examples and How to Avoid Cross Contact

FoodDocs

Discover the answer to "what is cross-contact?" and learn the four most common cross-contact examples, and how to prevent cross-contact in your kitchen.

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2022 FDA Food Code is Being Adopted Three Times Faster Than Previous Versions, Reports NEHA

Food Safety Magazine

According to the National Environmental Health Agency (NEHA), adoption of the most recent version of the FDA Food Code is increasing across the country at a record rate, reflecting a prioritization toward food safety.

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What Temperature Kills Bacteria in Food? Guide to Killing Food Bacteria

FoodDocs

Discover a clear-cut answer to what temperature kills bacteria in food so that members of the food industry can cook food safely and keep people safe.

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First speakers announced for Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

The 2025 edition of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, which is set to take place at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh from 11-13 May 2025, has confirmed the first speakers for the regions leading hospitality investment platform.

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What is Biological Contamination? 5 Examples & 4 Sources of Biological Contaminants

FoodDocs

Learn what biological contamination is, 5 examples, 4 sources of biological contaminants, when biological contamination is most likely to occur, and more.

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Paradise Found: Tripadvisor Names World’s Best Beaches in Travelers’ Choice Awards

Hospitality Net

Tripadvisor, the worlds largest travel guidance platform, today unveils the latest edition of Travelers Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2025. The prestigious list is based on a comprehensive analysis of global beach reviews on Tripadvisor over the last year.

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Center for Produce Safety Highlights Industry Members Renewing Their Support

Food Safety Magazine

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has highlighted industry members that have renewed their financial commitments to advancing fresh produce safety.

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Six Senses introduces inaugural Female Wellness program

Hospitality Net

Female Wellness programs are the latest example of the Six Senses integrated wellness philosophy. With a focus on perimenopause, menopause, and holistic female well-being, each bespoke 3-, 5- or 7-day Female Wellness journey is designed to empower women with the insights and tools to keep their hormones and metabolism balanced through times of transition and during their monthly cycle.

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Three Dead, More Than 100 Sick in Foodborne Illness Outbreak at Italian Nursing Homes

Food Safety Magazine

More than 100 people have been sickened and three have died as the result of a foodborne illness outbreak linked to food served at four Italian nursing homes sharing the same meal production center. Investigations are underway.

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Full Year Results for the year to 31 December 2024

Hospitality Net

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our teams around the world, 2024 was an excellent year of financial performance, strong growth and important progress against a clear strategy that is unlocking the full potential of our business for all stakeholders. RevPAR growth accelerated in Q4, reflecting the breadth of our global footprint and improvements in all three regions.

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RBI Starts New Chapter for Burger King China

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Restaurant Brands Int’l. announced today it has acquired all equity interests in Burger King China for about $158 million. RBI acquired the business from TFI Asia Holdings BV and Pangaea Two Acquisition Holdings XXIII (Cartesian).

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What Most People Don’t See Coming; Adam Mogelonsky on the “Most People Don’t” Podcast with Bart Berkey

Hospitality Net

Adam Mogelonsky appeared on the Most People Dont Podcast with Bart Berkey.

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Culinary Depot Hires Procurement Director

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Culinary Depot has hired Jack Highfill as its director of procurement. Most recently, Highfill provided consulting services to the foodservice and specialty retail industries. He also has held roles at Party City as well as Clark Associates, where he led the janitorial business segment. Based in Spring Valley, N.Y., Culinary Depot ranks No. 13 in the FER 2024 Top Dealers Report.

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Southern Europe hotel performance update

Hospitality Net

The Southern European hospitality market experienced yet another year of high performance. In 2024, regional RevPAR increased 9.8% year over year as the allure of beaches and historic cities attracted leisure travelers from around the globe. This robust demand lifted average daily rate (ADR) 8% to EUR175 the highest regional rate in Europe for the year.

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Hoshizaki Promotes 20-Year Employee

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Hoshizaki America’s Omar Marrero was announced as the company’s new regional sales director for the southeast region on Tuesday, Feb. 18. With two decades at the manufacturer under his belt—including roles of sales manager, DC vice president and area sales manager—Marrero is “well-positioned to drive continued growth and success” in his new role, says Hoshizaki.

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Tambourine Honored in the 2024 HSMAI Adrian Awards

Hospitality Net

Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is proud to be recognized in the 2024 Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards. The awards celebrate Tambourines work in destination marketing, highlighting the collaborations with St.