Fri.Mar 21, 2025

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Leveling the Playing Field: Technology Gives Small Restaurants Big-Brand Advantages

Modern Restaurant Management

We’ve all heard the statistics surrounding restaurant closures, from the 50 percent failure rate in the first five years to watching restaurant store-fronts change over year to year. The landscape is only getting more difficult, as evidenced by name brands like TGI Fridays and Red Lobster closing locations around the country. With the rising costs of goods, consumers growing more conscious of spending habits, and private equity-backed brands popping up in communities large and small, mom-a

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From Surplus to Solution: How La Soupe Is Revolutionizing Hunger Relief in Cincinnati

the CAMBRO blog

A Culinary Mission Born from Compassion In the heart of Cincinnati, La Soupe is tackling food waste and hunger with a bold, chef-driven approach. Founded by Chef Susie De Young, the nonprofit began when Susie learned that many students in local schools had nothing to eat on weekends. Armed with culinary know-how and a passion for community, she began transforming rescued ingredients into soups for food-insecure families.

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Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies Break Ground on New Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia

Hospitality Net

PETERSBURG, Va. - Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL VIRGINIA in Petersburg. Todays milestone officially commences construction on a transformative project that will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff development, create thousands of new jobs, and set a new standard for gaming, hotels, and entertainment in the Commonwealth.

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Foodworks’ latest street food competition is as sweet as honey

Food Management

The restaurant incubator, out of Compass Group, recently announced the details for its next annual Global Street Food competition, in partnership with the National Honey Board.

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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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Indian Travellers Go Global: Safety, Social Media and Sustainability Stand Out in New MMGY Study

Hospitality Net

As India rapidly matures in global and economic influence, so does the buying power of its vast and adventurous travelling population. According to new research by MMGY Travel Intelligence, passport-carrying adults in India intend to spend an average of $4,755 on leisure trips in the next 12 months, pinpointing a 14% increase in spending over the past year.

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Maison Métier is entering The Unbound Collection as part of Hyatt’s luxury group

Hospitality Net

Maison Mtier, owned by Domain Companies, is housed in a historic 1908 building and evokes the charm of a Parisian-style guesthouse, maintaining its architectural heritage while incorporating contemporary design touches. With 67 lavish guestrooms and suites, this thoughtfully curated hotel balances its storied past with modern luxury, making it a distinctive destination.

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How to Use Customer Data for Smarter Restaurant Menu Design

Lavu

Restaurants can now use customer data to enhance restaurant menu design, creating smarter menus that increase profits and improve the dining experience. By analyzing ordering patterns, sales trends, and customer preferences using the POS systems System, they can make data-driven decisions to optimize menu offerings, highlight popular dishes, and introduce profitable items.

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The Barnett Joins World of Hyatt Loyalty Program

Hospitality Net

The Barnett, owned through a joint venture of Domain Companies and HRI Hospitality, is located in a former neighborhood institution - Barnetts Furniture Store - has maintained its connection to New Orleans vibrant history. Situated among the citys finest cultural touchpoints, the 234-room property offers guests a dynamic New Orleans experience, with musicality and culture at its core.

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Take part in FSD's 2025 State of C&U survey

Food Management

Take part in FoodService Director's annual State of C&U census survey.

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PolyU Study Reveals Dynamics of Destination Competitiveness

Hospitality Net

With the rise of social media and online review platforms, understanding the rapidly evolving factors that influence the competitiveness of destination has become transparent for tourism authorities aiming to attract and retain visitors. Thanks to a pioneering framework for assessing the evolution of destination competitiveness developed by Dr Emily Chen, Dr Jie Wu and Professor Dan Wang of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and Pro

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Frozen Meals Recalled for Potential Wood-like Physical Hazard

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Nestl USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Lean Cuisine and STOUFFERS frozen meals due to the potential presence of wood-like material. The company stated, "We are actively investigating the source of the wood-like material. We are confident that this is an isolated issue, and we have taken action to address it." Recalls due to wood or wood-like physical hazards have been pretty rare.

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Food as Medicine: How AHF Members Nazim Khan, Mike Dixon, and Bryan Health Are Leading the Way

AHF

AHF members are at the forefront of the healthcare foodservice industry, leading the charge in innovative and transformative initiatives that improve patient care and community health. One shining example of this leadership is AHF member Chef Nazim Khan, CEC, WCEC, who is pioneering the “food as medicine” movement at Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska in collaboration with AHF member and Director of Nutrition and Dining Services Mike Dixon.

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Q&A with Tim Ingmire, Vice President, Global Innovation & Technology at pladis, 2025 Official FoodTech 500 Sponsor

Forward Fooding

Tim Ingmire is Vice President of Global Innovation & Technology at pladis, where he leads the company’s efforts in driving transformative change within the food tech, health and sustainability sectors. With a wealth of experience in scaling businesses and bringing innovative products to market, Tim is passionate about fostering innovation and supporting visionary start-ups.

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Idaho Establishment Recalls RTE Beef Sticks After Two Complaints of Foreign Metal

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, a Shelley, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received two consumer complaints reporting that pieces of metal were found in the product.

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LTI Celebrates Arnie Casey’s 50th Anniversary with the Company

LTI, Inc.

Uncategorized | March 21, 2025 Cheers to 50 to years for Arnie Casey! He has never been a stranger to LTI. His father, Arnold Casey, Sr. was an employee for 43 years, his brother, Dan, has been with us for 45 years and his uncles were founders of the company in 1947. Arnie joined LTI part-time in 1972 as a helper with cutting metal, and in 1975, he came on full-time as a welder and welder fabricator.

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stayAPT Suites Solidifies a New Franchise Agreement with Capstone Stay, LLC for Five Locations

Hospitality Net

stayAPT Suites, a leader in apartment-style hotel accommodations, is proud to announce a new franchise agreement with Capstone Stay, LLC, to develop five new hotel locations. This collaboration brings innovative modular construction solutions to stayAPT Suites, enhancing the brands ability to expand quickly and efficiently while maintaining the high standards of comfort and design that guests have come to expect.

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Georgia Company Recalls Cheesecake for Undeclared Pecans, the Result of Mislabeling

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Dessert Holdings LLC of Kennesaw, GA, is recalling Target brand Favorite Day Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake 6oz/2ct, Lot code 25028A1 000039133 UPC 0 85239 09690 1 due to product mislabeling resulting in undeclared pecans. On 3/14/2025, the firm received a customer complaint that the product contained pecans, but the product label did not declare pecans.

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HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2025

Hospitality Net

Visitation and other tourism indicators in 2024 met or exceeded most 2023 totals. Las Vegas hosted 40.8 million visitors in 2024, surpassing the 40-million visitor threshold for the second year in a row. Gaming revenue for Clark County in 2024 was $13.5 billion, setting a new annual record for the third straight year. In 2024, occupied room nights, as well as total occupancy (83.6%), continued to lag pre-COVID pandemic performance; however, ADR and RevPAR reached record levels.

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Researchers Explore AI Analysis of WGS Data for Foodborne Illness Source Attribution

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers from CDC, FDA, and USDA trained an artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning model to attribute the food sources of human cases of salmonellosis by analyzing whole genome sequencing (WGS) data for Salmonella isolates. With further research, similar models could be a useful tool in foodborne illness outbreak investigations.

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Iconic Luxury Hotels to Open Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, Spain

Hospitality Net

From the people behind Palm House, Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort, and Chewton Glen comes Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club; a quietly glamorous Andalusian gem where deep-rooted cultural connection meets contemporary elegance.

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What makes RTN a powerful community? Watch to see industry collaboration in action!

Restaurant Technology Network

Dont miss this incredible video created by our RTN members, where they share their personal stories on why they choose to partner with us. See how were bringing the industry together, driving collaboration, and creating real impact. Watch now!

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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Announces Management of NoMo SoHo

Hospitality Net

The art-filled Manhattan property captures the soul of the SoHo neighborhood, blending nostalgia with modern elegance.

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The Women Who Shaped Farmworkers’ Rights

Bon Appetit Management Company

For decades, women have stood at the forefront of the fight for farmworkers rights, challenging exploitation and advocating for justice in the agricultural industry. These women often worked under the harshest conditions, enduring poverty, discrimination, and systemic inequities, yet they organized, inspired, and led movements that transformed the lives of countless farmworkers.

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Mint House Expands Midwest Footprint with the Grand Opening of The Dylin in Madison, Wisconsin

Hospitality Net

Luxury aparthotel property marks key milestone in company expansion after recent acquisition.

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How EFI and CIW Support Women Farmworkers

Bon Appetit Management Company

Women in farmwork have faced extraordinary challenges for generations , from low wages and systemic inequities to the prevalence of harassment and unsafe working conditions. However, Bon Apptit has long followed the lead of organizations like the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), who are driving meaningful change through innovative programs and codes of conduct, working to create safer, more equitable workplaces for women in agriculture.

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Ireckonu and Althoff Hotels Join Forces to Revolutionize Luxury Hospitality Guest Experience across DACH & European Markets

Hospitality Net

Ireckonu, a global leader in hospitality data management solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Althoff Hotels, renowned for its prestigious five-star properties across Europe and the UK. This collaboration will enhance Althoff Hotels offerings across its 18 hotels and mark Ireckonus expansion into the DACH market.

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Wondering what makes RTN such a powerful community? 🌟

Restaurant Technology Network

Dont miss this incredible video created by our RTN members, where they share their personal stories on why they choose to partner with us.

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Azul Hospitality Group Unveils The Bower Coronado

Hospitality Net

Luxury Boutique Hotel Expands Hospitality Management Companys Southern California Portfolio.

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Canadian Chicken Study Finds Resistance to Important Antibiotics in Salmonella, Campylobacter

Food Safety Magazine

A study from Public Health Agency of Canada researchers raised concerns about the persistence of Salmonella and Campylobacter in broiler chickens that are resistant to important Category I antimicrobials.

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First booking with an OTA? The next one should be yours

Hospitality Net

As a hotel or resort operator, youve likely been pricked by the double-edged sword of online travel agencies (OTAs). Although they garner attention for your property and bring in first-time guests, theyre also costlyboth financially and in terms of customer relationships.

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