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In this edition of FSD’s Heart of Foodservice, we’re jumping, leaping and hopping into the fall season with new milestones marked, including TCU’s Horned Frog dietitians and dining working in harmony for 20 years, a meaningful celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, a medical center in Texas getting a taste of Mexico City with the opening of Ojo de Agua, plus a couple of culinary and team-building ideas to steal and share.
Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. These trends are driven by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products; those consumers also tend to be more online and acutely aware of the impact of business practices on the lives of people and the future of the planet.
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Atlanta-based Zaxbys is pecking away at the map. In the summer of 2025, the chain plans to land in New Jersey, bumping the brand’s reach to 18 states. Thenm in late 2025, it expects to debut in Maryland. In New Jersey, the GSP Group (led by longtime New Jersey resident Premanand Gupta) has signed on to open six Zaxbys locations across South, Central and North Jersey.
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Atlanta-based Zaxbys is pecking away at the map. In the summer of 2025, the chain plans to land in New Jersey, bumping the brand’s reach to 18 states. Thenm in late 2025, it expects to debut in Maryland. In New Jersey, the GSP Group (led by longtime New Jersey resident Premanand Gupta) has signed on to open six Zaxbys locations across South, Central and North Jersey.
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is an award-winning healthcare facility located in Pretoria, South Africa. Founded 120 years ago with just six beds, the hospital now accommodates 181 patients, offering a distinctive healing environment that features outdoor gardens and recreational facilities. To support ongoing growth, the hospital is expanding its kitchen facilities to meet increasing demands.
At our Bon Appétit colleges and universities, students are active participants in the movement towards sustainable seafood. It’s been over 20 years since our commitment to align with Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program to guide our seafood purchases, ensuring the fish we serve supports the health of our oceans, which are increasingly threatened by overfishing, pollution, and climate change.
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Building on its annual winter tradition, IHG Hotels & Resorts announces today that its seasonal Winter Chalet experience is returning across properties in its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio November 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025. Highlighted in this season’s activations, guests at participating hotels can immerse themselves in Chalet Day experiences, designed to make the most of the Winter Solstice on December 21, along with seasonal programming, creative culinary and cocktail menus, and a perf
While RevPAR growth is normalizing, the Group continues to benefit from its diversification in terms of geography and segment. The Group’s two divisions, Premium, Midscale and Economy (PM&E) and Luxury & Lifestyle (L&L), both posted solid performances.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Udaipur, marking its debut in the iconic ’City of Lakes’. Developed in partnership with Elysian Hotels Private Limited, the 118-key Hilton Udaipur is slated to open in early 2026. Hilton currently operates two hotels in Rajasthan, namely Hilton Jaipur and DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer.
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Kasbah Tamadot, Sir Richard’s Branson’s Moroccan retreat in the High Atlas Mountains officially reopens today, following a year-long restoration. The hotel that forms part of the exclusive collection of luxury properties from Virgin Limited Edition has been partially closed for the past year, while it was rebuilt following the devastating earthquake that occurred in the region.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced a revamped Hotel Kitchen platform that will help hoteliers around the country prevent food waste, protect the environment by diverting food from landfills, and reduce operating costs.
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