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How restaurant operators can keep up with changing dining habits

Restobiz

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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Restaurant SEO – A Weekly Checklist

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Only Three U.S. States Have Adopted Most Recent Version of FDA Food Code

Food Safety Magazine

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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Employee Expectations Around Rewards Are Changing

Modern Restaurant Management

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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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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Chopt upgrades rewards program

Fast Casual

Chopt Creative Salad Co. has upgraded its rewards program to offer flexibility and value, giving customers a single place in the app to view their points and choose their rewards easily, according to Colin McCabe, founder of Chopt.

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Eva Estepona launches this summer on the Andalusian Coast

Hospitality Net

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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Krowne Invests in $2M Expansion

Foodservice Equipment Reports

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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IHG and Kajima Corp sign agreement for 2025 Opening of ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa

Hospitality Net

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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Metz Culinary Management is bringing employees back to the office by offering more than just foodservice

FoodService Director

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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How to Innovate F&B Solutions to Attract Diverse Audiences and Maximize Profit

Hospitality Net

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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Study: Little Difference Between E. Coli Growth on Leafy Greens in Forward vs. Source Processing Conditions

Food Safety Magazine

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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Global Study on Hotel Direct Bookings

Hospitality Net

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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Unlock New Levels of Supplier Collaboration and Compliance with Trustwell's Spring 2024 FoodLogiQ Release

FoodLogiQ

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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Address F&B profitability before it takes you under

Hospitality Net

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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Unilever Food Solutions Chef Brandon Collins takes fermentation further to fight food waste

FoodService Director

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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Driving to Summer Destinations Makes the Experience More Enjoyable

Hospitality Net

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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Krowne Invests in $20M Expansion

Foodservice Equipment Reports

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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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Guestroom Renovation

Hospitality Net

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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Winston Foodservice Adds Canadian Rep Firm

Foodservice Equipment Reports

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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Revolutionizing the Guest Journey: Purchasing Experience

Hospitality Net

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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JOIN US for this exclusive Town Hall, featuring RTN's Ring of Fire Winner from MURTEC, TipHaus and customer Firebirds Wood Fired Grill.

Restaurant Technology Network

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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CBRE: Global Hotel Investors Plan to Buy More This Year

Hospitality Net

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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Bonus Episode: Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 2

Food Safety Magazine

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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Marriott International Celebrates the 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence Honorees

Hospitality Net

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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Food recalls this week

Food Safety Chat

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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Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Completes Renovation Of Ainahau Tower Rooms

Hospitality Net

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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The Store Opens in Former Oxford Department Store Building

Hospitality Net

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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Marriott International Study Reveals Digital Journey and Experiential Luxury Crucial for Travel Choices in 2024

Hospitality Net

In collaboration with leading media platform Jing Daily, Marriott International unveils an in-depth report shedding light on the evolving landscape of luxury travel in China. Titled “Luxury Explored: Chinese Luxury Travelers’ Evolving Desires,” the report delves deep into the transformative trends and shifting preferences shaping the Chinese luxury travel market.

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GBTA Launches Accessibility Toolkit to Address the Increasing Need for Seamless Business Travel for All

Hospitality Net

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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Customer personalization - No longer an option in the digital age?

Hospitality Net

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.