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Elevating your restaurant business for success

Restobiz

By Dawn Castell Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about serving great food, it’s about creating memorable experiences, building a loyal customer base, and mastering the art of hospitality. Whether you’re a seasoned restaurateur or just starting out in the business, here are key strategies to elevate your restaurant and achieve lasting success.

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What Will We See on Future Menus?

Modern Restaurant Management

Diners should expect to be delighted by modernized comfort food and low-waste menus, according to Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report. It also acts as a recipe guide with solutions to industry-wide challenges, from cost-saving initiatives that ease labor shortages to recipes backed by forward-thinking trends.

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nsign.tv teams up with The Bagel Factory for digital signage

Fast Casual

The Bagel Factory, a U.K.-based convenience food brand, has tapped nsign.tv to provide digital signage software to help in the digital transformation of its stores.

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Strata GPO Business Development VP Retires

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Strata GPO announced the retirement of Gyle Walker after 20 years of service and 40 years in the industry. “It has been an incredible journey working together with Gyle,” says Mike Jewett, CEO of Strata GPO, in the release. “His dedication to serving our members, combined with his genuine compassion and insight, have established a high benchmark.

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The future of food as medicine: It’s a work in progress

FoodService Director

An expert panel at FoodService Director’s recent Menu Directions conference delved into the past, future and current state of this topic in the onsite foodservice industry.

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Host 2025 Revamps Bakery Area

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Organizer of HostMilano, Fiera Milano Spa, has announced a partnership with Consorzio SIPAN to enhance the MIPPP – Milano Pane Pizza Pasta portion of the international trade show. SIPAN comprises more than 60 Italian technology providers.

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Chefs Share Strategies on How To Stay Competitive

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Competition remains strong among operators in 2024. The National Restaurant Association says 45% of operators expect competition from other restaurants to be more intense this year than in 2023. Consumers have lots of foodservice options and plenty of access points, it says.

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The HOTEL Yearbook TECHNOLOGY 2024: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Data in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

The HOTEL Yearbook (HYB) is thrilled to announce the publication of its TECHNOLOGY 2024 edition, at HITEC 2024 in Charlotte, NC. This year’s edition delves into the transformative power of data, exploring how the "everything-data decade" is reshaping the hospitality industry landscape.

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In-Field Rapid Test Detects Fecal Contamination of Produce with Near-Total Accuracy

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers from Perdue University have developed a new biosensor-based rapid test that can detect fecal contamination of produce in-field with 90–100 percent accuracy.

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How to Recognize When It’s Time to Upgrade Your Generic Accounting Platform to a Hotel-specific Solution

Hospitality Net

When you think of the most important department in a hotel, accounting may not be the first one that comes to mind for many people. The truth is, however, a hotel or multiproperty hotel organization requires accurate data from its accounting systems to sustain its financial health and run efficiently, and that affects all of the other departments.

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Ep. 172. DeWaal and Pluke: Improving Food Safety in Traditional Markets

Food Safety Magazine

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Caroline Smith DeWaal, J.D. and Richard Pluke, Ph.D., who discuss their work to improve food safety in traditional markets under the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition’s (GAIN’s) five-year EatSafe Initiative.

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Minor Hotels to Introduce NH Hotels & Resorts Brand to Bangkok

Hospitality Net

NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard will be the first NH in Bangkok, second in Thailand, as Minor Hotels maps the brand’s expansion outside of Europe and the Americas.

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Meeting the Challenges of Modern Food Service: LTI’s TempestAir Technology

LTI, Inc.

Blog | June 24, 2024 Imagine a salad bar of the past: wilted greens, inconsistent temperatures and the constant worry over food safety. Fast forward to today, and the landscape has dramatically changed, thanks to innovations like LTI’s TempestAir technology. These innovative refrigerated cold pans are designed to meet the demanding needs of modern foodservice with a perfect blend of advanced design and operational efficiency.

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Canada hotel industry records highest performance since September 2023

Hospitality Net

Canada’s hotel industry recorded its highest performance levels in eight months, according to CoStar’s May 2024 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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UK - E. coli Outbreak with 256 Cases Linked to Pre-Packaged Sandwiches

Penn State Food Safety Blog

An outbreak of E. coli O145 has been linked to pre-packaged sandwiches. It is believed that the lettuce leaves used on the sandwiches is the source of E. coli. There have been 256 cases with 86 of those resulting in hospitalization. [link] E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital June 20, 2024 By Michelle Roberts, Digital health editor, BBC News At least 86 people were admitted to hospital for E. coli symptoms linked to an outbreak thought to be caused by some pre-packed sandwiches co

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Avoid Sales “CRM Overwhelm”: Focus On The Three Most Important Things Your Sales Tracking Tech Should Do

Hospitality Net

As I make the rounds conducting hotel sales training, I am afforded the opportunity to peek into how hotel group and event salespeople are using a wide variety of what I collectively call “Sales CRMs.” This is because as part of our pre-training assessment, I get to preview the clients’ sales tech, and when time allows, we have participants do workshop activities in their sales CRMs.

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Elevate Your Outdoor Weddings with Modulite™ by Rosseto

Rosseto

Elevate Your Outdoor Weddings with Modulite by Rosseto The days are longer, and the sun is out in full force—you know what that means. It’s outdoor wedding season! As couples’ wedding plans shift outside, catering and event professionals must take extra care to ensure the safety and comfort of clients and guests. But it’s more than just finding the shadiest spot in a venue (although that’s important!).

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Percipia Delivers Cloud Calling Capabilities with OfficeSuite UC from Windstream Enterprise

Hospitality Net

Percipia, a hospitality telephony and technology solutions company, today announced an integration to OfficeSuite UC® from Windstream. This joint partnership will provide hoteliers with cloud calling capabilities for in-room hospitality phones powered by OfficeSuite UC while property management system interfacing runs on Percipia’s Parallax middleware engine.OfficeSuite UC is an award-winning and market-leading cloud-based unified communications platform that streamlines information sharing and

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Cooling Food

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week Cooling protein foods safely is high risk, especially when the weather is hot as food takes longer to cool. Some spores of bacteria can survive normal cooking, which can then germinate and multiply in warm foods not cooled correctly. Here are our tips for safely cooling high risk foods – Do not put hot food into your fridge as it will raise the overall fridge temperature affecting all foods in the fridge Cool high risk foods within 90 minutes before placing in fridge If you have

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xnPOS and Adyen announce partnership and launch of new integrated mobile POS and payment device at HITEC Charlotte

Hospitality Net

xnPOS and Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, announce their new partnership whereby xnPOS is fully integrated with Adyen offering hoteliers the benefit of Adyen’s complete end-to-end payments solution and combined data & financial management in the same technology platform. The integration of xnPOS to Adyen supports all forms of payment including Pay@Counter, Pay@Table and e-commerce for transactions processed by xnPOS GO, the QR based guest self-or

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Top 8 GMP Software for Food Manufacturers This Year

FoodDocs

Looking for the best GMP compliance software for food manufacturers and manufacturing? We curated a top 8 list to help save you time.

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Opatija Welcomes Keight Hotel Opatija, Croatia’s First Curio Collection by Hilton Opening

Hospitality Net

Located in the heart of the Croatian coastal town, Keight Hotel Opatija marks the brand’s presence in 40 countries and territories and will offer guests a secluded retreat with picturesque surroundings

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Centralizing Your Marketing Supply Chain

Fast Casual

Clayton Kendall’s marketing supply chain solution helps franchise communities and multi-location businesses scale rapidly, save money and better manage their promotional items, signage, apparel, POP kits and marketing collateral.

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Radisson Hotel Group Brings World-Class Hospitality to Cagayan De Oro

Hospitality Net

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Cagayan de Oro will become the first internationally-branded property and 5-star hotel in the Philippines’ North Mindanao region.

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From Kitchen to Contract: Ensuring Your Restaurant Complies With New York’s New Freelance Law

Modern Restaurant Management

The Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) represents a significant shift in labor law, providing new protections for freelance workers across New York state. Although initially intended to take effect on May 20, that has been postponed until August 28. This law requires written contracts for freelance engagements worth $800 or more or lasting longer than 120 days.

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HFTP® Acquires Leading Hospitality Industry Brands: Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, The CIO Summit and The Executive Vendor Summit

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), the global association for finance and technology professionals in the hospitality industry, has announced the strategic acquisition of several prominent hospitality industry brands. The acquisition includes Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, the CIO Summit and the Executive Vendor Summit, further solidifying HFTP’s position as a leading provider of resources and events for the global hospitality community.

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Closing the $4.5T Regenerative Ag Funding Gap, Private Label Revolution + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: AgFunder News Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. Closing the financing gap in regenerative agriculture presents a significant investment opportunity, potentially unlocking $4.5 trillion annually while saving $5.7 trillion in environmental and social costs.

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Survey Reveals Critical Need for Improved Tech Collaboration in Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Net

Only 21 percent of hotel professionals think current hotel technology is doing a good job for hotels and guests - 91 percent see better collaboration among providers as the key to meaningful improvement.

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Essential Refrigeration Components

Chef's Deal

A refrigeration component refers to any part or subsystem within a refrigeration system that contributes to the cooling process. These components are integral in managing the transfer of heat, controlling temperature, and maintaining the efficiency and functionality of the entire system. Commercial refrigeration systems are designed to preserve perishable goods under optimal conditions and are mostly used in the food and beverage industry.

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WorldVia Travel Group Offers Select 2024 Travel Trend Insights

Hospitality Net

June 24, 2024 – Atlanta – WorldVia Travel Group, a collection of leading travel companies in the United States, has shared select, current and upcoming travel trends. These trends provide insights into a selection of the dynamic changes and evolving preferences shaping the travel industry, offering valuable guidance for travel advisors and travel agency owners planning their strategies and services to meet the shifting needs of modern travelers.

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Fairmas announces presence with a booth at HITEC 2024

Hospitality Net

Fairmas, a leading provider of financial planning, controlling, and management reporting software for the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce its participation in HITEC 2024, the world’s largest and longest-running hospitality technology event. The event will take place from June 24-27 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.