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Advanced technology and QSR drive-thrus

Restobiz

When the pandemic ended, many restaurateurs planned to reduce dining space, invest in AI and other technology, and commit to improving the drive-thru experience. A recent QSR report showed that drive-thrus are impressive revenue generators, and the locations they studied offered an 88 per cent upsell rate to guests. Along with raising revenues, technology-enabled drive-thrus […] The post Advanced technology and QSR drive-thrus appeared first on Restobiz.

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MRM Research Roundup: Price Wars, Influencer Impact and No-Show Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. Adjusting Priorities Restaurant365 released findings from its midyear industry survey. Restaurant leaders representing nearly 3,700 QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and fine dining locations shared 2024’s top challenges and opportunities alongside plans for investment in back-of-house technology, increased sales, and team training, benefits, an

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Good News From USDA: U.S. Pork Supply Free of Trichinella Parasite

Food Safety Magazine

Following a survey of 3.2 million pigs raised under the U.S. Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) program, USDA has announced a total absence of Trichinella infections in the national pork supply—a parasite that was once a major food safety risk, but is now controlled.

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From Critique to Confidence: How Employee Feedback Fosters Stronger Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

In the restaurant industry, employee feedback—in both directions—is crucial for making positivechanges in operations and workplace dynamics. When restaurant staff feel listened to and appreciated, their morale increases as does workplace engagement and productivity. By seeking out staff input, clearly conveying areas for improvement and creating a clear action plan, restaurant owners and managers can aptly address areas that need enhancement, simplify processes and create an environm

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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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Temperature Checks: Safeguarding Your Foodservice Business with Every Delivery

FoodHandler

There is no mistake that for those of us in the Midwest, and much of the US, we are in the middle of summer, when the temperatures swell to the high-90s and low-100s. Along with the sweltering heat, comes a reminder about the importance of keeping cold food cold in our operations. Especially as we [.

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HSC’s Space to Grow Program Adds Brown Academy and Spencer Elementary

Healthy Schools Campaign

Healthy Schools Campaign is proud to announce Ronald H. Brown Community Academy and Spencer Elementary Technology Academy as the two newest schools to become part of the Space to Grow program and receive renovated schoolyards. Space to Grow is an innovative partnership co-founded by Healthy Schools Campaign and Openlands to transform Chicago schoolyards into centers for outdoor learning, play and engagement with nature, while also addressing neighborhood flooding issues.

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Hotels with Ancillary Revenue Streams Need a CDP Purpose-Built for Hospitality

Hospitality Net

What’s the keystone system that a hotel should build its tech ecosystem around? Up until now, the answer to this question was always the property management system (PMS). Without properly administered rooms inventory, you have nothing. That’s your core, and the rest can be plugged in or swapped out (albeit painstakingly) as integrations to the PMS would allow.

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Free Online Certification Courses on Codex Available in Three Languages via FAO

Food Safety Magazine

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) e-Learning Academy now offers free, certified online learning courses on topics related to Codex Alimentarius in English, French, and Spanish.

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2028 Opening Planned For Andaz Jakarta Sudirman

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PT Central Sudirman Development, for the first Andaz hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. Slated to open in early 2028, the hotel will be an integral part of Two Sudirman Jakarta, a mixed-use two-tower development poised to be amongst the tallest skyscrapers in the country.

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Experts Recommend Codifying Food Safety Culture After Major STEC Outbreak at Calgary Childcare Facilities

Food Safety Magazine

Following the largest Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) outbreak affecting children in the Province of Alberta, Canada’s history, a review panel has put forth several recommendations that focus on fostering food safety culture and developing food safety inspection systems for childcare establishments/kitchens.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces the Opening of the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk

Hospitality Net

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces the opening of the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk. The debut of the 390-room hotel — which features more than 18,000 square feet of meeting space, four new restaurants and bars, and impeccable Les Clefs d’Or concierge service — sets a new standard for luxury accommodations in the region.

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Consumer Brands Association Launches Website to Dispel Food Processing Myths

Food Safety Magazine

The Consumer Brands Association has launched a new online resource on the importance of food processing, providing science-based information to dispel myths about food processing and food safety.

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How to manage resistance to change – The role of emotions

Hospitality Net

In this article we look at the role of emotions in the change process. Many inexperienced change leaders tend to assume that change in organizations can be broken down to a purely rational calculation of costs and benefits. In reality, the emotions of organization members are inextricably connected to how they will position themselves towards the change and whether they will support it, resist it, or remain neutral bystanders.

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Registration Open for 2025 Consumer Food Safety Education Conference

Food Safety Magazine

The Partnership for Food Safety Education’s 2025 Consumer Food Safety Education Conference will be held March 13–14 in Houston, Texas. The event will equip health and food safety educators with knowledge and tools to prevent foodborne illness at the consumer level.

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Why Partner with BLLA: Benefits for Vendors and Sponsors

Hospitality Net

In the ever-evolving world of boutique hospitality, partnering with the BLLA and sponsoring our premier events, such as the upcoming Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, offers unparalleled benefits for vendors and sponsors. Industry leaders from DIRECTV HOSPITALITY, Capital One Travel, and Jonas Chorum share their experiences and insights into how this partnership has driven visibility, networking, and business growth.

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Score Big in Food Safety: Amp Up Your Food Safety Education Month

FoodHandler

It is mid-August and in just a few short weeks it will be that time of the year again. The time we wait for all year long - not football season…Food Safety Education Month! Fair enough to say, it will be football season, too – but each September in the United States we celebrate National [.

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Archipelago International and Noval Properties Sign Six Management Agreements in the Dominican Republic

Hospitality Net

In an unprecedented move, Archipelago International, the largest privately-owned hotel management group in Southeast Asia, has joined forces with Noval Properties, a premier real estate developer in the Dominican Republic. This strategic alliance, formed in November 2023, is proud to announce the signing of six comprehensive management agreements that will see the introduction of Archipelago International’s esteemed brands and innovative property management solutions to the Dominican Republic’s

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Tyson Foods Mobilizes Quickly to Help in the Aftermath of Severe Weather

Tyson Food

Tyson Foods is committed to the communities in which we live and work. When disaster strikes, we’re prepared to respond quickly with a fleet of mobile kitchens and resources to help an entire community—and that’s just what we did when communities in Texas, Iowa and Arkansas were struck by extreme storms and flooding. The post Tyson Foods Mobilizes Quickly to Help in the Aftermath of Severe Weather appeared first on Tyson Foods.

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Meet your host — talking Total RevPAR, NOI, the voice channel, and budget season

Hospitality Net

In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, your host of two years, Revinate CMO Karen Stephens, is making her formal introduction to all our listeners. Karen walks through a bit of her journey in the hospitality sector, highlighting the technological innovation she’s witnessed at Revinate and across the industry. You’ll also hear first-hand insight from Karen and previous podcast guests about key trends that hoteliers are tackling head-on.

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7 Best Food Safety Software Solutions in 2024

FoodDocs

Discover seven of the best food safety software solutions, key capabilities your short list ought to have, and great benefits that are hard to ignore!

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Marriott Signs Agreement To Bring W Hotels To Hangzhou

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. recently announced that it has signed an agreement with Zhong An Commercial Group, part of China New City Group, to bring the W Hotels brand to Hangzhou. Anticipated to open in 2031, W Hangzhou will be located at the northwest intersection of Minhe Road and Liyi Road in Qianjiang Century City, Hangzhou’s developing new CBD.

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The Next Generation of Genesis Foods is Global, Modern & AI-Assisted

FoodLogiQ

When you’re in the business of putting food on people’s plates, you need powerful tools and technology that bring the right mix of capabilities — innovation, speed, and rigor — to the task of researching and developing products that consumers actually want to consume. Bringing a single new article to market means being able to Get nutrition information for its ingredients Formulate the product quickly Declare what’s in it and disclose any allergens Label it so it complies with government regulat

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Host Hotels & Resorts Acquires 1 Hotel Central Park in New York City

Hospitality Net

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (“Host” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, today announced that it has acquired the fee simple interest in the 234-room 1 Hotel Central Park (the “Property”) for approximately $265 million in cash. The acquisition price represents an 11.1x EBITDA multiple or a cap rate of approximately 8.1% on the Property’s 2024 estimated results1.

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Leader Engagement

Food Safety Experts

Focus on Leader Engagement to Enhance Employee Engagement in the Food Industry Employee engagement is often seen as the key to a productive workforce. However, the real driver is leader engagement. Leaders, especially QA managers in the food industry, create the work environment. Their daily actions directly impact employee engagement. Therefore, employee engagement is a direct outcome of leader engagement.

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Leading International and Thai Green Advocates Headline Asia’s Leading Sustainability Tourism Event, PHIST 2024

Hospitality Net

PHUKET One of the world’s most inspirational green advocates will headline PHIST this year as Asia’s pioneering sustainability event enters its 8th year.Register here!Unsung hero of sustainability Andrew Dixon, former banker turned green activist, owner and operator of two private island resorts in Indonesian waters – Nikoi Island and Cempedak Island - will discuss his broad sustainability platform that takes in not only conservation – but critically culture, community and commerce.Stories will

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Recalls around the world.

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Recall of several batches of spinach leaves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall of batches of Slaney Farm Fresh Duck Eggs due to possible presence of Salmonella. Recall of a batch of Nora Salmon Roe due to possible presence of pieces of glass. Incorrectly declared crustaceans in Mayil Prawn Chutney Powder. Presence of milk in a batch of Dunnes Stores Italian Tomato & Basil Sauce.

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McNeill Hotel Company Announces the Opening of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Memphis Germantown in Tennessee

Hospitality Net

McNeill Hotel Company announced the opening of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Memphis Germantown, a new addition to the Thornwood mixed-use development. McNeill Hotel Company President Travis Murray made the announcement. The Grand Opening Celebration is scheduled for early Fall.

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Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel Unveils Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

Hospitality Net

Modern Enhancements Infused with Traditional Dutch Touches at Iconic Airport Property; Corendon Revamps all Guestrooms, Meeting Spaces & Public Amenities.

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Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. signs a new property in Gir, Gujarat under the Aurika Hotels & Resorts brand

Hospitality Net

The property will expand the footprint of the company's upscale brand - Aurika Hotels & Resorts.

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Springboard Hospitality Announces the Promotion of Four New General Managers

Hospitality Net

Springboard Hospitality, a leading hospitality management company with 48 independent and branded properties in 14 states throughout the U.S., announces the promotion of four dedicated team members to general manager positions across each of its West Hollywood properties: Chance Reno at Hotel Ziggy, Desiree Gardea at Chamberlain West Hollywood (which was recently awarded a Michelin Key), Karla Roque at Le Parc at Melrose, and Tim Erkelens-Probst at Montrose at Beverly Hills.