Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Can AI and robotics provide solutions to some of the toughest challenges faced by QSRs? Ofer Zinger, co-founder of Kitchen Robotics, thinks so. The company's Beastro was designed to use AI to create personalized dishes, thereby cutting labor costs and cutting food waste. It also self-cleans, helping ensure food safety. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) learned more from Zinger.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak to Brendan Niemira, Ph.D., a Research Microbiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA’s ARS), about his work developing cold plasma technology for microbial decontamination in food applications, and its potential to advance food safety.
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
More than ever, today’s travelers see hotels as not just places to stay, but as destinations. From secluded island hideaways to eco-friendly wilderness retreats, this shift is creating new opportunities for modern resorts to drive ancillary revenue by offering memorable, one-of-a-kind experiences that cater to travelers’ unique preferences and needs.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Thrive Restaurant Group has acquired Denver-based Modern Market Eatery. Thrive has been a franchisee of Modern Market since 2022. Modern Market, created in 2009, includes restaurants in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Texas, with licensed locations in Colorado, Georgia, Indiana and Massachusetts. Last November, it opened its first drive-thru.
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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.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Loyal clients are what all hotels strive for. The more loyal the client, the less likely they are to switch to another brand - and hotel loyalty programs are an ideal way to seal the deal.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Kelly Marincik, a Hoshizaki employee since 2005, has been appointed to a new role. As the new director of strategic accounts management, Marincik will work closely with Hoshizaki’s sales team and distribution partners. She will look to strengthen relationships with existing strategic accounts, notes a press release, plus expand product sales within national chains and onboard new customers.
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FoodService Director
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
See what new dishes students will be snacking on when they return to class this school year.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Eight Continents Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce the addition of Stamps Red Martin to its prestigious portfolio. Located in the heart of Amritsar, the hotel offers guests a prime location just steps away from the Golden Temple, historic sites, and bustling local markets, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Fast Casual
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Dave’s Hot Chicken is experiencing explosive growth, with plans to expand to 1000 locations in the coming years. But with this rapid expansion came the challenge of managing their ever-growing portfolio of leases.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Parking revenues have increased by 23.1% from 2019 to 2023, based on a sample of U.S. properties in CBRE’s Trends® in the Hotel Industry database, which is more than four times greater than the growth rate for total hotel revenues during that period. Not only is parking a growing source of revenue, but it is relatively profitable as well. In 2023, parking department profit margins for the CBRE sample were 61.3% of total department revenue, while the average profit margin for all other-operated d
Fast Casual
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Recognizing the gaps that exist keeping restaurants on the sideline and the need for speed to market, kiosk companies such as industry leader EZ-Chow, are working to enable businesses of all sizes to enter the kiosk game and to capitalize on self-service capabilities that drive increased revenue and expand profit margins.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
With breathtaking sea and city views, Penang Marriott Hotel offers 223 exquisite rooms that seamlessly blend modern elegance and comfort. The hotel features contemporary design, upscale amenities, and a dedication to fostering a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere. Guests are invited to indulge their senses in a variety of dining experiences. Kucina highlights the art of Italian gastronomy with passionately crafted dishes, while Sago, the all-day dining restaurant serves a symphony of local a
FoodService Director
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Any sold by Wisconsin-based Milo's Poultry Farms should be discarded because of possible salmonella contamination, the agency said. It reported Monday that 65 people have been sickened to date.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
With 302 units, Marriott Residences Penang offers an enhanced lifestyle experience with amenities such as a 45m infinity pool, a communal Clubhouse, a state-of-the-art gym, and a unique herb garden. Complemented by convenient access to food and beverage outlets, meeting rooms, and relaxing spaces, the Residences also provide comprehensive services, including concierge, housekeeping, engineering, and 24-hour security.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
A recent study found that, while alternative farming practices aimed at reducing water usage can lower greenhouse gas emissions and arsenic levels in rice, the same practices may also increase cadmium content in plants. The same study also demonstrated that no-till farming techniques raise the likelihood of mycotoxin contamination in crops.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Timbers Company, a leading name in luxury resort development and hospitality, marks its 25th anniversary this year, coinciding with five years of operations based out of Winter Park, Florida. Founded near Aspen, Colorado, Timbers has expanded from its origins as a trailblazer in private residence clubs to becoming a global player in high-end hospitality, with a portfolio of elite resorts in some of the most desirable locations worldwide.
Fast Casual
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Five fledgling concepts will vie for The Perfect Pitch title and a prize on Oct. 14 at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
From decarbonisation to data management and sustainability to staff training, ESG is at the top of the hospitality sector’s agenda. With People, Planet and Profit a key conference track at the upcoming FHS World, taking place from 30 September to 2 October at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, leading hospitality leaders discuss what the industry is already doing – and what more can be achieved – to strike a balance between best practice and maintaining top-flight services, amenities and industry standa
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
ProSpection Solutions has partnered with System Square to bring first-of-its-kind X-ray and high resolution dual-energy technology to the U.S. market.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa opens in Benin. The hotel is located near the key points of interest in Cotonou, Benin’s economic hub, including the highly popular tourist spots Esplanade des Amazones and Route des pêches. Benin is renowned as a politically stable nation, with immense cultural heritage and rich traditions. Under its new country brand, A world of splendours, it aims to develop seaside and memorial tourism as a major tourist destination in West Africa.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Food Safety Magazine invites you to explore IFC. With over 85 years of experience bringing world-class pest management strategies to food processing facilities, look to IFC as the experts.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
A brand entry into Malaysia, Marriott Executive Apartments Penang features the brand’s signature apartments with premiere hotel services for long stays and all the comforts of home. The elevated serviced apartment experience features all the comfort guests expect from Marriott, with separate sleeping and living areas, gourmet kitchens, and features such as fitness and business centers, dedicated staff and security 24 hours a day.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Hammond’s Candies of Denver, CO is recalling 4-ounce bags of Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones because they may contain undeclared milk. The recall was initiated after the firm received one consumer report of an allergic reaction experienced after consuming the product. As part of the firm’s ongoing investigation, the product was tested and found to contain more than trace amounts of milk proteins, which is not indicated on the packaging.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. announced the opening of Penang Marriott Complex, marking the company’s 50th property in Malaysia. A premier development that represents a significant milestone for the company in Malaysia, the complex comprises three properties – Penang Marriott Hotel, Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang and Marriott Residences Penang.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
ProSpection Solutions has partnered with System Square to bring first-of-its-kind X-ray and high resolution dual-energy technology to the U.S. market.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In the week ending 31 August 2024, U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased for the seventh consecutive week, boosted by both average daily rate (ADR) and occupancy. Group demand in luxury and upscale hotels rose for the seventh straight week as well. All seven days of the week produce positive RevPAR comparisons with weekdays (Monday – Thursday) leading the industry.
Restaurant Technology Network
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Simon Gamble, Co-Founder & President, Mako Networks, shares his insights on the benefits of a PCI-certified, cloud-managed, carrier-independent networking solution that is capable of connecting and managing a global network of sites.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Berlin, Germany – Hotel bookings during Oktoberfest are pouring into Munich and are set to account for 32% of the host city’s reservations this autumn. This is according to new data from SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, which analysed forward bookings during the world’s most iconic beer festival celebrated in Bavaria within southern Germany.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Niitakaya USA Inc. of Montebello, CA, is recalling All Best By dates of its 5.2 ounce (147 gram) packages of #3700 Shiso Katsuo Ninniku /#3701 Miso Katsuo Ninniku because they may contain undeclared Allergen of Fish (Bonito). The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Fish (Bonito) was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of “Containing allergen: Fish (Bonito)”.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Le Petit Pali, the newest addition to Avi Brosh’s Palisociety portfolio, will expand its bespoke footprint this season with the debut of its third signature hotel, Le Petit Pali Brentwood, a reimagination of the former x (née Brentwood Motor Hotel in 1947), a storied motor lodge and well-recognized westside property.
Food Recovery Network
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Gen Z college students stand on Capitol Hill during the Congressional Hunger Center’s and Food Systems Collaborative’s 2024 Gen Z Food & Hunger Summit. From September 9, 2024 publication, Food Bank News GUEST OPINION BY REGINA HARMON OF FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK and LUCY SHANKER OF FOOD SYSTEMS COLLABORATIVE — The prevalence of hunger among Generation Z demands action.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Inspired by Palm Desert’s enduring charm, captivating landscapes and storied history, the newly renovated Mojave Resort is now open, welcoming guests to its serene oasis where time slows down. Reimagined under the guidance of Dallas-based Practice Hospitality, the adults-only, mid-century retreat is located steps away from the vibrant shopping, dining and cultural scene along El Paseo.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Eagle Produce LLC Scottsdale, AZ is initiating a recall of 224 cases of whole cantaloupe because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is the result of routine sample testing conducted by the State of Michigan which reveled the presence of Salmonella in cantaloupe sold at retail. There have been no reported illnesses.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
IRIS, a global market leader in digital F&B, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels and restaurants, has partnered with Hotel Kimpton De Witt (part of the Lore Group and IHG) to bring a new era of digital guest experiences to life with the launch of IRIS’s mobile F&B ordering platform in their co-working space, Café Celia.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
More operators in The Sunshine State can now lean on the technicians of Coastline Cooling. Today, Sept. 9, the company shared that it is officially expanding to North Florida, including Jacksonville and Gainesville, following an 18-month trial run. “We don’t take expansion lightly. And we fully understand the power of first impressions,” states the company’s social media announcement.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Whether guests are at hotel for a getaway, visiting family, or on a business trip, they rely on it to be a trustworthy and welcoming second home. The employees, from hotel managers to waitstaff, are the face of the company, representing the values of the brand. In an industry driven by customer satisfaction and personal interaction, hiring the right people is crucial.
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