Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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Building a Culture of Feedback

Modern Restaurant Management

In an industry where cultivating guest relationships is critical to success, operators often forget that developing positive relationships with the people serving those guests is equally, if not more, important. I learned this lesson during my first job as a line cook, often working 10 to 12 hours a day, five to six days a week. I loved the challenge of the job and found the pace exhilarating.

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Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Set to Open in DC Area

Hospitality Net

Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (1023 31st Street NW, Washington DC, 20007) is set to open in February 2025, offering a lively new escape in the heart of historic Georgetown. Perfectly situated just steps from the iconic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which dates back to 1828, Canal House of Georgetown is designed to be a central hub of connection and inspiration for both guests and locals alike.

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Expanding the Definition of Value

Modern Restaurant Management

More than eight in ten restaurant operators expect 2025 sales to meet or exceed 2024 levels, but rising competition will require differentiation through experience, service, and innovation, according to The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report. Despite the positive outlook, many operators say, "new year, similar concerns." In 2025, restaurants will continue to grapple with many of the same challenges they faced in 2024.

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Restaurant Industry Set To Grow in 2025

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Restaurant industry sales will continue to grow in 2025, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry Report. Specifically, the industry is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales, up from the forecasted $1.1 trillion in 2024.

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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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We're in the Super Bowl!

Chef Ann Foundation

The Chef Ann Foundation is in the big game! We were selected to represent Colorado in Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories campaign, which is airing commercials during the Super Bowl. Check out the ad below!

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Meliá and Summum will boost luxury tourism in Santa Ponsa with a new hotel

Hospitality Net

In a major partnership that promises to redefine the concept of luxury and sport tourism in Santa Ponsa, Meli and Summum have announced the opening of a new four-star superior hotel in this well-known coastal location in the southwest of Mallorca. This project represents the fourth collaboration between the two companies, consolidating their joint vision of providing exceptional experiences and elevating the quality of destinations.

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True Refrigeration TUC/TWT Series: Undercounters and Worktops

The Restaurant Warehouse

True offers a range of refrigeration options with their Undercounter and Worktop series. These units are designed to maximize space efficiency while also providing a functional work surface. The TUC and TWT models use R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, which is not only environmentally friendly but also results in shorter compressor run times, lower energy consumption, and the coldest holding temperatures in the industry.

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Rebel Hotel Company Expands NYC Presence with Management Acquisition of Ink 48

Hospitality Net

Rebel Hotel Company, one of New York Citys largest independent hotel operators, proudly announces its acquisition of management for Ink 48, an upscale property located in the heart of Manhattan. This strategic move further solidifies Rebels position as a leader in providing distinctive, independent hotel experiences in premier urban markets.

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USDA Announces Detection of New HPAI H5N1 Genotype in Dairy Cattle

Food Safety Magazine

As a result of Nevada state tracing and investigation following positive silo testing results under USDAs National Milk Testing Strategy, USDA laboratories have confirmed through whole genome sequencing the first detection of a second genotype of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) in dairy cattle.

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Recalls this week. a short list.

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Recall of a batch of Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate as it may cause a burning sensation in the mouth FSA Birds Eye Ltd. recalls Goodfellas Stonebaked Thin Garlic Bread because of undeclared milk.

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Clutch Coffee co-founder offers secrets to competing in saturated market

Fast Casual

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler learns secrets to competing in a saturated coffee market with Darren Spicer, co-founder of Clutch Coffee.

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How to Optimize Your Hotel for AI Search Like ChatGPT

Hospitality Net

It hardly seems possible, but there was a time before search engines. And then the 90s came along and the likes of Yahoo! Search, Ask Jeeves and Google sprang into action. They revolutionized how we use the internet and created a whole new headache for marketers all over the world: how to beat the algorithm.

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Speaker Spotlight: Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint

Fast Casual

Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2025.

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FAO Seeking Experts, Data to Inform Updated Advice on Foodborne Parasites Risk Assessment

Food Safety Magazine

FAO has put out a call for experts and data to inform an upcoming series of FAO/WHO Joint Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) sessions, with the goal of generating updated advice about microbiological risk assessment for parasites in food.

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Can Jollibee out-cluck Popeyes, Chick-fil-A?

Fast Casual

Maribeth Dela Cruz will discuss how she plans to compete with the biggest chicken chains in North America, during her keynote, "Bringing Joy to North America: A Conversation with Jollibee President Maribeth Dela Cruz,"at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, March 11-13, in Myrtle Beach.

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Food Safety Modernization Act Guide: FSMA Meaning, Regulations, Compliance and More

FoodDocs

This FSMA regulations guide helps you understand what your company needs to know about Food Safety Modernization Act compliance (with some helpful tools).

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Speaker Spotlight: Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint

Fast Casual

Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2025.

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The Future of Hotel Meetings: Streamlined, Automated, and Profitable

Hospitality Net

Booking a meeting room should be as easy as ordering your morning coffeeinstant, seamless, and hassle-free. Yet, for many hotels, managing meeting room bookings remains a frustrating and inefficient process. Rising costs, staffing shortages, and the demand for instant responses stretch hotel teams thin.

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The Lowry Hotel Joins Millennium Hotels and Resorts’ Leng’s Collection

Hospitality Net

Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is proud to announce that The Lowry Hotel, the iconic five-star luxury hotel in Manchester, has officially joined MHRs portfolio as part of the Lengs Collection. Known for its independence and commitment to providing personalised guest experiences, The Lowry Hotel marks an exciting addition to MHRs growing portfolio of unique properties.

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ALIS 2025 CBRE Takeaways

Hospitality Net

It was wonderful to see everyone at ALIS in Los Angeles. The conference went off without a hitch, meeting rooms were full, and although the outlook for fundamental performance remained muted, investor sentiment was strong, echoing what we saw in our recently released second annual U.S. Hotels Investor Intentions survey.

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U.S. Hotels State of the Union February 2025 Edition

Hospitality Net

A Pictorial Update on Our Latest Thoughts and the Facts and Figures Influencing Our Industry.

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