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What Restaurant Owners Need to Grow: Legal Strategies for Long-Term Success

Modern Restaurant Management

As the restaurant industry continues to evolve in 2025, effective legal strategies are more important than ever for operators aiming to grow and scale their businesses properly. From franchise compliance to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) terms, the right legal frameworks can guide a restaurant company to long-term, sustained success. With over 25 years of experience in legal strategy, risk management and market expansion, I have had the privilege of helping brands navigate these challenges,

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Chartwells K12’s Power Up initiative helps students make the connection between nutrition and performance

Food Management

Not just for football stars, the program will feature chef demos and other activities to show students how nutrition can impact their performance, whether on the field or in class.

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Lincoln Foodservice Products Appoints Director of Sales

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Lauren Noreika Madej is joining Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Lincoln Foodservice Products as its director of sales. At Lincoln, Noreika Madej will be responsible for overseeing all sales operations, developing strategic sales initiatives, and enhancing customer acquisition and retention efforts.

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Fryer Powder

The Restaurant Warehouse

Have you ever wondered how fryer powder and boil out tablets works its magic in the kitchen? Let's dive into the science behind this essential cooking ingredient. What is Fryer Powder? Fryer powder, also called fryer filter powder or fryer oil stabilizer, is a special powder. It helps to make frying oil last longer. It helps to remove impurities, absorb odors, and improve the overall quality of the oil.

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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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Michigan Establishment Recalls Liquid Egg Product for Potential Contamination with Sanitizer

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Cargill Kitchen Solutions, a Lake Odessa, Michigan establishment, is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite. The problem was discovered when FSIS received a tip about the potential contamination of these products. After conducting an investigation and thorough assessment of the contents of the cleaning solution, FSIS scientists concluded that use of this product should not cause adverse health consequences, or t

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The Ruby Group Expands in Germany with Landmark Project in Berlin

Hospitality Net

The Ruby Hotels brand, founded by CEO Michael Struck, continues its European expansion with a major new project in Berlin, seamlessly combining Lean Luxury design with a carefully restored landmark building. The conversion of the former hotel property at Kurfrstendamm 227 will introduce a 375-room Ruby Hotel spanning floors 5 to 11, with vibrant public areas on the 3rd floor and a rooftop terrace on the 12th floor, offering panoramic views over Berlins famous shopping and cultural boulevard.

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Personalization versus Customization with Aleksandra Kotle, GM of Crockfords Las Vegas

Hospitality Net

As we see time again, the story of a hotel is the story of the people working at the hotel. This is especially true for the luxury hospitality segment where service excellence, exclusive amenities and personalization are hallmarks of an experience worthy of the term luxury. With so much buzz around personalization these days, what is often missed is the precision of service delivery necessary to execute this attention to detail at scale, for which theres no truer form of expressing this precisio

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SC Firm Recalls Chicken Salad Sandwiches For Undeclared Milk When Forgetting the Bread in the Ingredient Statement

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Cromer Food Services, Inc., Anderson SC, is recalling all lots of our CFS Cromer Food Service brand Chicken Salad on White Sandwich with UPC 31166 & UPC 13172 because it contains undeclared milk On March 25, 2025, the firm was notified by FDA during a routine inspection, that the Chicken Salad on White Sandwich label failed to include the ingredients for the bread which contains the allergen milk.

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Eleven game-changing trends & topics that defined ITB Berlin 2025

Hospitality Net

In a world of dynamic change, the international tourism industry remains on course. At the close of ITB Berlin 2025, the travel world presented itself in an optimistic mood and robust shape. The order books of most companies are well-filled, and global travel demand has not been this high in a long time. At the same time, the industry is facing a series of complex challenges and tasks that require new strategies and ways of thinking.

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Texas Firm Recalls Brioche Bread Products for Undeclared Allergens - Label Print Error

Penn State Food Safety Blog

The Bakery Group of Dallas, Tx is recalling 629 cases of Dense Brioche Pullman loaves, #654203 and 104 cases of 4.5in Brioche HB Buns, #54500 because they may contain undeclared Milk, Soy and Yellow FD&C#5. The recall was initiated after a routine inspection by The State of Texas Health and Human Services that the product(s) did not have a containment statement on the label reflecting the product contains Milk, Soy, Wheat and Yellow FD&C #5 was distributed in packaging not revealing the

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Tools and Data for Decision Making: Hospitality Metrics & KPIs

Hospitality Net

I have been teaching with metrics for a long time. Before teaching, I worked for a consulting firm and was immersed in the world of hospitality metrics. Prior to that, as a restaurant manager on both coasts, I focused, for managers and owners, on food and labor costs. In the old days, restaurants were very food-cost oriented. I can calculate food cost percentage, but it reminds me that unless you lock the front doors of your restaurant and serve no one, the restaurant will incur food costs as a

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Major Chip Company Recalls Tortilla Chips For Potential Undeclared Cheese Due to Mispacking Issue

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Frito-Lay today issued a recall of a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips that could include nacho cheese tortilla chips, and therefore may contain undeclared milk. A limited number of 13 oz. bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips are being recalled as they could include nacho cheese tortilla chips, and therefore may contain an undeclared milk allergen.

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Hyatt Centric expands global footprint with new openings

Hospitality Net

The Hyatt Centric brand saw growth in 2024 with openings in destinations such as Cairo, Shanghai, San Jos, and Santo Domingo. Building on this success, the brand plans to add over 35 new hotels by 2028, expanding its portfolio by 50 per cent and reaching over 100 hotels globally by 2029. This expansion is expected to include significant growth in Asia-Pacific, with a 75 per cent increase in the regions footprint, alongside new openings across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event

Fast Casual

Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was the top executive for the year.

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2 Burner Hot Plates

The Restaurant Warehouse

Are you in the market for a high-quality 2 burner hot plate for your commercial kitchen? Look no further than the Atosa ACHP-2 2 Burner Hot Plates. This CookRite hotplate is designed to meet the demands of a busy kitchen while providing efficient and reliable performance. Let's dive into the features and benefits of this top-of-the-line hot plate. The Atosa ACHP-2 2 Burner Hot Plates are ideal for commercial kitchens seeking high-quality cooking equipment.

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Lodging Dynamics Converts Park City Peaks Hotel to Hotel Thaynes, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hospitality Net

The 128-key property is set to undergo a $21-million renovation, joining Marriott Bonvoys portfolio of independent, boutique hotels.

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2 Burner Cooking Range

The Restaurant Warehouse

Are you in the market for a high-quality cooking range that offers versatility and efficiency? Look no further than the CookRite 2 Burner Cooking Range. This top-of-the-line appliance is designed to meet the needs of professional chefs and home cooks alike. Let's dive into the features and benefits of this impressive cooking range. What are the key features of the CookRite 2 Burner Cooking Range?

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Cleviá, San Miguel De Allende, Autograph Collection Opens its Doors in this Beautiful Colonial Destination

Hospitality Net

Clevi with its rich history, elegant design, and storied past, marks the first Marriott Bonvoy hotel to open in San Miguel de Allende.

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Utah Bans Fluoridated Drinking Water

Food Safety Magazine

With the passage of House Bill 81, Utah will ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water systems beginning May 7, 2025. Community water fluoridation has come under scrutiny in recent years due to concerns about its affect on childrens IQ.

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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA adds nine new properties in Q1 2025

Hospitality Net

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has experienced strong growth in the first quarter of 2025, signing nine new properties and adding over 1,300 guestrooms to its portfolio.

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How and why restaurant leaders are serving up AI in operations

Fast Casual

AI is fast becoming ubiquitous in the restaurant environment, helping to streamline tasks, train employees and deliver a more rewarding customer experience.

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Researchers Developing Automatic AI Deterrent Technology for High-Risk Birds in Produce Fields

Food Safety Magazine

A project funded by the Center for Produce Safety is developing an identification and deterrent system for high-risk birds in produce fields based on sound surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI). The tool would automatically deploy interventions to drive away birds that are more likely to spread foodborne pathogens.

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How to build a thriving restaurant culture that inspires, engages

Fast Casual

Jim Knight, founder and CEO of Knight Speaker and bestselling author on the topics of company culture, customer service, rock star leadership and employee engagement, shares real-world examples of exceptional company cultures.

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Radisson Hotel Group introduces the Radisson brand to Armenia with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Spa Gyumri

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group proudly expands its presence in Armenia with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Spa Gyumri, marking the debut of the Radisson brand in the country. Located in Gyumri, Armenias second-largest city and a renowned cultural hub, the hotel brings Radissons signature Scandinavian-inspired hospitality to the heart of this historic destination.

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3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency

Fast Casual

Free white paper reveals three ways restaurants can use automation to simplify arduous tasks.

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BWH Hotels brings international hospitality to Quetta Pakistan

Hospitality Net

BWH Hotels, the leading global hospitality network comprising WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels, has expanded its presence in Pakistan with the launch of a brand new hotel in Quetta, the capital and largest city in the province of Balochistan.

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FSANZ Seeking Input on Proposed Changes to Food Safety, Production Requirements for Eggs

Food Safety Magazine

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has opened a call for comment on revised egg food safety and primary production requirements in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

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Nandini milk to be available in Haryana soon

FMT Magazine

Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (KMF) on Thursday said it will soon launch ‘Nandini’ cow milk in Haryana. KMF already has a presence in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and recently entered Delhi. “Nandini milk will soon be available in Haryana as well,” KMF North India Head Amit Singh said in a statement.

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How Food Safety is Becoming the Ultimate Differentiator in Refrigerated and Prepared Foods

Food Safety Magazine

The refrigerated and prepared foods market is undergoing a transformation, shaped by shifting consumer preferences and growing concerns about food safety.

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Mars Wrigley launched Snickers Peanut Brownie in the Indian market

FMT Magazine

Mars Wrigley India has introduced the all-new Snickers Peanut Brownie, an indulgent twist on its classic hunger-satisfying bar. Combining the rich, fudgy taste of a brownie with the signature Snickers blend of gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts, and smooth chocolate, this latest offering promises to elevate the hunger-fix experience for chocolate lovers across India.

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Join HT / RTN's Upcoming Webinar: Meet RTN’s Game-Changing Start-Up Alley Finalists

Restaurant Technology Network

Join us for an exclusive HT / RTN Webinar, presented in conjunction with our sponsor SageNet, where innovation takes center stage!

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Nestle India launched a new Ceregrow version with no refined sugar

FMT Magazine

Nestl India unveiled its new Ceregrow variant, which contains no refined sugar. This launch is part of the companys broader plan to reduce and eventually eliminate sucrose from all products intended for children. The introduction of this sugar-free variant follows Nestls announcement last year of several no-refined-sugar options in its Cerelac range.

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Hotel Personalization in 2025: 4 Trends That Will Drive Revenue and Guest Loyalty

Hospitality Net

By now, hoteliers arent just talking about personalizationtheyre actively rolling out new strategies to make it happen. In 2025, personalization is the baseline. Guests expect experiences tailored to themand the hotels that deliver are already seeing the payoff.

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BHU & Tata Consumer Products signed an MoU to advance research in food processing

FMT Magazine

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Tata Consumer Products Limited (TCPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research in food processing and sustainability. The agreement, signed at BHUs Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), aims to promote academic-industry collaboration in food technology. The MoU was signed by Prof Arun Kumar Singh, Registrar and Senior Professor at BHU, Prof U P Singh, Director of IAS and Vikas Gupta, Global Head of R&D at Tata Consumer

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FSANZ Seeking Input on Proposed Changes to Food Safety, Production Requirements or Eggs

Food Safety Magazine

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has opened a call for comment on revised egg food safety and primary production requirements in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

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3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency, generate more revenue

Fast Casual

For restaurants, there is no shortage of frustration, long hours and an increasingly demanding consumer base. Fortunately, theres technology that can help restaurants address challenges in overcoming hurdles by positioning them to be more efficient, effective and generate additional revenue.

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