Restobiz

MAY 16, 2024

By Mo Chaar In today’s economy, Canadians are cutting back on extraneous spending wherever they can to cope with a higher cost of living, and less than 30% of Canadians are satisfied with their recent restaurant experiences. A new consumer survey of Canadians’ dining attitudes and motivations revealed that a whopping 82 per cent of […] The post How restaurant operators can keep up with changing dining habits appeared first on Restobiz.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2024

On average, restaurant SEO campaigns can see a 500 percent ROI after three years , so there’s massive potential for you to use SEO to grow your restaurant. This article will walk you through a weekly restaurant SEO checklist that you can follow to improve sales in three months. From there, you can grow more if you continue to work on this stuff. 1.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its FDA Food Code Adoption Report, which states that, as of December 31, 2023, only three states and two territories have adopted the most recent version (2022).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2024

Prioritizing employee engagement and satisfaction is a critical goal for organizational prosperity. Recent insights shed light on two pivotal trends that emphasize the shifting dynamics of employee recognition: the allure of receiving rewards and the preference for digital gift cards among younger and remote workers. While the concept of recognizing employees with rewards is not novel, recent studies have revealed a stark contrast between employees' enthusiasm for receiving gifts and the act

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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

MAY 16, 2024

Four months after Restaurant Brands Int’l announced it would acquire Carrols Restaurant Group—the largest Burger King franchisee in the U.S.—it has officially done so. The all-cash transaction closed Thursday, May 16, and totaled approximately $1 billion ($9.55 per share).

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MAY 16, 2024

To help support its growth, Krowne has planned a two-year, $20 million expansion, marking the largest in company history. The first phase kicked off with the recent acquisition of two facilities in New Jersey. The deal added an additional 120,000 square feet to the Wayne, N.J.-based manufacturer’s operations.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Opening this July, Eva Estepona is set to become the Andalusian coast’s new hotspot and lifestyle destination offering provocative performances from day to night, along with an extensive dining offering, a beach club concept and a club.

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FoodService Director

MAY 16, 2024

Metz has teamed up with its corporate partners to elevate office culture through food. Westfield Insurance in Ohio and Erie Insurance Group in PA have spearheaded the initiative.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced that it has signed its first management contract in Japan with Kajima Corporation (Kajima) to open ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa in 2025.

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FoodService Director

MAY 16, 2024

When food waste can transform into a food trend, that's a smart chef at work, on this episode of Onsite with FSD.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

After having spent over 30 years in hospitality, I learned that constant innovation is a must in the food and beverage arena. To innovate means to stay current with and initiate industry trends. It is also an opportunity for hotels to leverage the expertise and skills of their people in order to appeal to more customers and maximize their profit potential.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Forward processing of leafy greens crops does not significantly increase the food safety risk posed by Escherichia coli , suggests a recent study led by a USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) scientist and funded by the Center for Produce Safety.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

h2c regularly conducts in-depth hospitality technology research. This year, we are focusing on Hotel Direct Bookings and we are inviting hotel chains up from 3 properties to provide their feedback. Your participation in this study will help the industry better understand hotel direct booking strategies and tactics, as well as emerging trends.

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FoodLogiQ

MAY 16, 2024

This spring, Trustwell is thrilled to introduce pivotal updates to its FoodLogiQ Compliance and FoodLogiQ Quality Management solutions, designed to streamline your operations and enhance your supply chain management capabilities. Our latest release focuses on empowering businesses with greater flexibility, improved efficiency, and comprehensive visibility into supplier performance.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

F&B is increasingly a cost centre for hotels, steadily losing profitability since 2018. But there’s hope! Hoteliers should look beyond just the menu and decor to create a compelling F&B offering. Profitability in food and beverage (F&B) dropped by over 30% in the last five years. Operating with increasingly tight margins, many hotels can no longer support loss-making business units, yet F&B remains a pivotal service for the industry.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MAY 16, 2024

To help support its growth, Krowne has planned a two-year, $20 million expansion, marking the largest in company history. The first phase kicked off with the recent acquisition of two facilities in New Jersey. The deal added an additional 120,000 square feet to the Wayne, N.J.-based manufacturer’s operations.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Summer travel is about to heat up, and new data from leading economy lodging brands Motel 6 and Studio 6 reveals that nearly eight in 10 Americans who will drive to their summer travel destination said that driving makes the experience more enjoyable (77%).

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MAY 16, 2024

Winston Foodservice announced that TLC Marketing Inc. will represent it in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Thunder Bay, Ontario. TLC began in 1986 and works closely with its distribution partners and directly with end-users to drive demand for products, provide knowledge and solutions, and offer training and support for its customers, the release states.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Guestroom Renovation Four Seasons | May 15, 2024 linkedin sharing buttonfacebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonemail sharing button Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Guestroom Renovation Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces the completion of an extensive, multimillion dollar guest room renovation, enhancing the luxury experience for its guests from around the world.

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Restaurant Technology Network

MAY 16, 2024

Don’t miss this once-a-year Town Hall, where we place a spotlight on the most disruptive restaurant technology entrepreneurs in the industry. On the heels of MURTEC, you’ll hear from the TOP 3 Finalists from RTN’s Start-Up Alley during a lively discussion.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

An effective hospitality technology stack should focus on the following seven (7) core areas of the guest journey while delivering a “data process flow” to facilitate the required operational capabilities that aligns with the hospitality provider’s desired guest experience with consideration for future requirements:

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

In the second of this two-part episode of Food Safety Matters , we interviewed professionals from the industry, regulatory, and nonprofit sectors, live from the show floor of the Food Safety Summit, which took place on May 6–9 in Rosemont, Illinois. We discussed women in food safety, allergen control, the future of auditing, and more.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Executive Summary

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MAY 16, 2024

FSAI Recall of a batch of Tesco Sandwich Pickle due to the possible presence of glass pieces FSA recall Recall of For Gut Sake Lovely Leitrim Farm Fresh Raw Milk due to hygiene concerns Undeclared wheat in some batches of Tropical Sun Semolina Coarse Undeclared milk, egg, and mustard in a batch of Batts Ranch Sauce FSA Update 1: Wanis recalls Tropical Sun Semolina Fine and Coarse because of undeclared wheat (gluten).

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Today, the vibrant luxury lifestyle hotel, The Store, opens its doors in the heart of Oxford and in the building of the former historic department store, Boswells.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Executive Summary Global Outlook CBRE Hotels Research is cautiously optimistic about hotel market fundamentals this year, as outlined in our 2024 Global Hotels Outlook report. Following a 33% drop last year, we expect investment activity to pick up in the second half of 2024 due to highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Figure 1: Global Hotel Investment Volume & Share of Cross-border Capital !

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

With an estimated 39% of business travelers reporting accessibility requirements that impact their travel experience1, travel managers are seeking guidance to incorporate these needs into their corporate travel policies. So how can companies and corporate travel professionals create a more inclusive travel experience to accommodate their various travelers?

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Marriott International is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence at the company’s annual ceremony, which brought together associates from around the world. Established in 1987 and named after Marriott’s founder, the J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence honors the company’s finest associates who are recognized for their achievements, service mindset, and commitment to excellence.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Personalization refers to tailoring products, services, content, and experiences to align with individual customers’ preferences, interests, and behaviors. It goes beyond basic segmentation to provide a specialized, high-value customer experience.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, which sits on the former site of theAinahau Estate and was once home to Hawaii’s beloved Princess Victoria Kaiulani, today announced the completion of the Ainahau Tower room refresh. The 664 guestrooms have undergone a thoughtful and extensive refresh, paying homage to Waikiki’s history and Princess Kaiulani’s fashion, celebrating the hotel’s historical grounds and natural landscapes, and breathing new life into the hotel’s original design.

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