Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2024

With guests searching for value, how can local restaurants compete and thrive in such a competitive market and build trust withconsumers who are more cautious about price and safety than ever? "Value has been the buzzword for restaurants across the map over the past year or so, but while guests want to realize value, food costs have been volatile and credit card processing and other fees cut into the bottom line," Mani Kulasooriya, Co-Founder & CEO of Cut+Dry, an all-in-one platform

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Chef Ann Foundation

AUGUST 22, 2024

By listening to and designing our Pre-Apprenticeship program for the people at the heart of the issue, we’re not just filling jobs — we’re cultivating a new generation of empowered, culturally aware, and skilled professionals who can drive positive change in school kitchens across the nation.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 22, 2024

Foodservice design firm FoodSpace, led by President and CEO Joe Schumaker, has opened a one-of-a-kind, 5,600-square-foot test kitchen and culinary studio. Located in Meridian, Idaho, the facility serves as “an agnostic platform where chefs, manufacturers and innovators can test and compare products under real-world conditions,” the company says in the release.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

A recent European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) technical report has summarized emerging chemical risks to food safety identified by the agency and its processes for doing so, covering the period 2020–2023.

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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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 22, 2024

Five months after opening its first mobile pickup restaurant, Chick-fil-A is heading in yet another direction: up. Today, Aug. 22, the brand will welcome its first customers at an all-new elevated drive-thru in Stockbridge, Ga.—just south of metro Atlanta. The concept boasts four drive-thru lanes, an elevated kitchen and a conveyor-driven meal transport system.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 22, 2024

Hoshizaki America has appointed two new directors, enhancing its leadership team. Details include the following: Last week, Hoshizaki announced several other enhancements to its leadership team.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Eight Continents Hotels and Resorts, a global hospitality brand renowned for its luxurious accommodations, exceptional service, and unique travel experiences, is proud to announce the latest expansion of its prestigious portfolio with the addition of Stamps Golden Lagoon in Amritsar. This addition marks the brand’s further commitment to enhancing its presence in key pilgrim destinations across India.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 22, 2024

On Sept. 6, Topgolf will open its first establishment in the state of Iowa. The two-level concept, featuring 72 outdoor, climate-controlled hitting bays, is located in West Des Moines. Beyond its token tech-enabled golf, Topgolf’s full-service restaurant and bar will serve items such as injectable doughnut holes and cheesy macaroni bites.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, announced today it has launched its latest Verdant smart thermostat, the VX4. The Verdant VX4 smart thermostat delivers significant run time reductions and cutting-edge demand response capabilities to commercial and multifamily properties. This latest model also offers a more modern design with fingerprint-resistant glass.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 22, 2024

The program offers student a variety of events and opportunities to help them feel more confident about their health.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

From the latest World Panel as part of the Thematic campaign with Revinate where I posed the question about what will be the most valuable metric for quantifying a hotel’s growth beyond RevPAR, there were some very interesting answers that deserve some unpacking.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) final ruling for the Food Safety Modernization Act has introduced new stringent regulations that organizations who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods must follow. The final rule mandates that all parties in the supply chain, from suppliers to retailers, share critical information to promptly address potential food safety issues.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

DNA Payments, a leading provider of payment solutions for the hospitality and food & beverage (F&B) sectors and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced its Pay at Reception, Pay at Counter and Pay at Table solutions are now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralised repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 22, 2024

Over 20 new menu items make their debut Saturday for the team’s first pre-season game.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a new long-term agreement for Hilton Munich Park with a joint venture company of Commerz Real AG and Hines. Hilton will continue to manage the property following a visionary redevelopment by the owners as part of the mixed-use Tucherpark project in Munich.

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FoodInsight

AUGUST 22, 2024

Put simply, snacking is increasingly important in American life, and it is likely here to stay. As the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) stated in their Report, “Snacking is prevalent – almost universal.” The 2025 DGAC agrees, presenting at a recent meeting that 93% and 95% of children/adolescents and adults older than 20 years, respectively, consume one or more snacks per day.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Scammers create fake listings on OTA sites like Booking.com and Airbnb and trick people into paying deposits or full payments. When travelers arrive, they often find that the building isn’t a place to stay or doesn’t even exist.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 22, 2024

In Q4, Pizza Inn will open in Cairo—the first of seven new stores it has planned in Egypt. The expansion is the result of a new multiunit agreement with Al Ruwad Hospitality Services & Restaurants Management Group. The group plans to debut two additional locations each year for the next three years in cities across Egypt.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Are you getting ready for budgeting and forecasting for 2025? Are you concerned that fewer guests are finding your hotel online? Do you want to learn how to leverage consumer trends, market data, and your historical channel and audience information to develop a data-driven budgeting and forecasting methodology? In this webinar, we will share key market trends and demonstrate how to use AI as your secret weapon to forecast, allocate budgets, prioritize channels based on your business goals, and u

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

WECO has introduced the new 360Tek optical sorter for blueberries, a small, high-capacity sorter that can inspect up to 8,000 pounds/3,600 kilograms of berries per hour.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Texas has continued to grow into a top destination for hotel owners who want to expand their portfolio as a result of its strong economy, consistent population growth, vibrant tourist attractions, and diverse markets. Key cities in Texas include Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Austin, and San Antonio, while the state’s emerging markets are secondary cities/towns around these cities that are often overlooked by hotel investors.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. has received Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognition for two of its certification programs.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

The 136-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is open for business with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility while creating a unique environment. Located at 127 South Gulph Road, the all-suite Residence Inn King of Prussia is owned and managed by Gulph Creek Hotels of Wayne, Pennsylvania.

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GFI

AUGUST 22, 2024

August 22, 2024 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Alternative protein progress is advancing all around the globe Alternative proteins are a solution that can work anywhere, and as part of our ongoing work for their advancement everywhere, we analyze the state of the alternative protein industry across global regions and the pillars of plant-based, fermentation-enabled, and cultivated meat, eggs, and dairy.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced the opening of its 600th property in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region with the Adelaide Marriott Hotel. Paying homage to the company’s flagship brand, the opening marks the first Marriott International property in South Australia, underscoring the company’s focus on growing its presence in emerging destinations.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous rewards program spanning more than 60,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally has once again been ranked the top hotel rewards program by readers of USA Today while the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card has been ranked the top hotel credit card.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Adriatic Luxury Hotels (ALH) unveils Supetar Residence, a luxurious standalone five-bedroom villa nestled within the heart of Cavtat’s historic center. Just steps from the picturesque waterfront promenade, Supetar Residence is a true heritage gem, expertly renovated to preserve its original architecture and historical charm, while seamlessly integrating modern luxury and comfort.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

The flagship Maxx Wellbeing Center at the new Maxx Royal Resort Bodrum takes the hotel wellness concept to another level, offering a 360 degree approach to health and vitality. The state-of-the-art 5,750 sqm sanctuary of wellbeing is housed in a standalone building, comprising 21 tranquil treatment rooms, 11 rooms on the Longevity Area and two Bespoke Spa Suites each of 100 sqm, Longevity Center with a resident doctor, extensive hydro experiences, opulent hammam treatment space, Olympic-sized in

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Ascendant Capital Partners, a leading real estate investment and operating company, together with global hotel management firm Highgate and global investment manager Centerbridge Partners, debuts Monterey Beach Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel, which re-opens today after a significant renovation and rebranding effort worthy of its iconic stature.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 22, 2024

Do you want to be better or different? That’s the question that Sally Hogshead, an amazing professional speaker who specializes in being fascinating, shared in a recent speech I had the pleasure of experiencing. While most of her work is about how to be fascinating, this speech came from a different place. She talked about the power of being different versus better than others.

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