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Restaurant Delivery: The Old Way vs The New Way

Modern Restaurant Management

Here’s the scene of a restaurant using third-party delivery… Dine-in customers walk into the smell of delicious food, but the atmosphere feels more like a busy train station than a place to eat. Drivers are clustered around the hostess stand asking questions, sifting through bags of food looking for a specific name, or waiting for their assigned pickup to be ready.

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Will SocialBites Food Hub reimagine fast casual?

Fast Casual

Featuring multiple restaurant brands, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, interactive decor, weekly entertainment programming, a full bar, and private event capabilities, SocialBites offers elevated but affordable dining.

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Bryan Health's salad bowl goes local, thanks to the collective clout of small Nebraska farms

FoodService Director

Chef Nazim Khan mobilized local farmers to grow greens for the hospital, promising to purchase in volume and help with distribution.

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How to Really Make Money with a Hotel: Maximizing Hotel Performance

Hospitality Net

Alright then, let’s cut to the chase. You’ve got a hotel, right? And you’re probably wondering how to get it full with happily paying guests. Well, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the beans on how to squeeze every last penny out of your hotel venture.

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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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Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

Fast Casual

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for success and changes Hetsel has seen over the years.

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Fast-Paced Drive-Thru: Boon or Bane for Your Bottom Line? (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's fast-paced world, convenience reigns supreme. This is especially true for the modern consumer who values speed and efficiency, particularly when it comes to grabbing a bite to eat. Drive-thrus have become a ubiquitous symbol of this convenience, offering a quick and easy way to satisfy hunger pangs. However, while a speedy drive-thru experience can attract customers, its impact on your bottom line can be a double-edged sword.

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CHLA Hospitality Foundation Awards $175,000 for 62 College Scholarships

Hospitality Net

Sixty-two students pursing hospitality, tourism and culinary arts degrees at 14 California colleges and universities have been awarded more than $175,000 in scholarships by the California Hotel & Lodging Association Hospitality Foundation.

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Researchers Offer New Tool to Identify Top Microbial Threats to Infant Foods

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study has established a framework for identifying and prioritizing microbiological risks in infant food products. A web tool has been made available to the public.

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Hospitality America Focusing on Mentorship to Attract, Retain Hotel Employees and Cultivate Future Leaders

Hospitality Net

Greenville, S.C., August 13, 2024 — Employee turnover is a reality for the hospitality industry. Annual turnover is estimated to be between 70 to 80 percent, with analysts citing low wages, long hours, and a lack of career growth opportunities as contributing factors. For hotel management company Hospitality America, the solution to this ongoing problem is mentorship and cultivating a culture where hotel employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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Distribution giant PFG is buying the Southeast's Cheney Bros. for $2.1B

FoodService Director

The deal will provide new opportunities in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, according to the buyer. It also cited increased potential for private-brand sales.

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LBA Hospitality Opens TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brunswick, GA

Hospitality Net

Premier hotel management company LBA Hospitality proudly celebrated the grand opening of its newest hotel, the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brunswick, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 25th. Owned by BPR Properties, the hotel officially commenced operations with an open house event, marking the continued growth in Brunswick’s vibrant hospitality industry as well as the strong partnership between LBA and BPR.

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Health Safety in Senior Living Dining

Culinary Services Group

It’s a big challenge to create a workflow that eliminates all the risks of running a food service operation (of any kind). B etween workplace injuries, illness, and dozens of other unexpected things that can happen in the kitchen, how are you supposed to plan ahead? This is especially true if you’re in charge of leading different areas in your senior living community.

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Knowland and Amadeus Report U.S. Group Business Delivers Seven Consecutive Quarters of Growth

Hospitality Net

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and Amadeus, a leading technology provider for the travel industry, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “Index”). For the second quarter of 2024, the Index shows overall health of 105.5 percent year-over-year (YOY.

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Ohio becomes latest state to invest in farm-to-school funding

FoodService Director

The Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced over $332,000 in Grow Ohio Grants which will support farm-to-school efforts in the state.

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Registration Now Open for the 2025 HotelTechAwards: Recognizing Excellence in Hotel Technology

Hospitality Net

HotelTechReport, the leading global research platform for hotel technology, is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for the 2025 HotelTechAwards. This prestigious annual awards program honors the top hotel technology products across more than 20 categories, spotlighting innovation and excellence that drive the hospitality industry forward.

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Transforming Food Safety Testing: Designing the Modern Lab

Food Safety Tech

In the age of AI and automation, we are all focused on efficiency. When saving time and resources is the name of the game, as professionals, we must regularly assess new methods and processes, looking for solutions that make our labs run more effectively. Across the food safety testing industry, we continuously look for ways to improve our laboratory spaces and teams.

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Art Hotels Ecuador Announces Upcoming Opening of Hotel Rio Guayas in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Hospitality Net

Art Hotels Ecuador is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Hotel Rio Guayas, a much-awaited addition to its prestigious portfolio of luxury boutique hotels in Ecuador. The property is set to welcome guests in the fourth quarter of 2024 and will be in the heart of the vibrant city of Guayaquil, Ecuador (a city which serves as the gateway to the Galapagos).

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Stress is off the menu: How smart pickup solutions help healthcare workers dine with ease

FoodService Director

In busy healthcare settings, break time is scarce. Streamline food pickup processes to increase convenience and employee morale.

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Crave Interactive Announces Strategic Partnership with Book4Time to Boost Spa Bookings

Hospitality Net

Crave Interactive, a leading provider of hotel guest experience solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of a multi-platform integration with Book4Time, the premier spa management software provider for hotels and resorts. This innovative partnership aims to enhance the guest experience by promoting and streamlining real-time spa bookings through Crave in-room tablets, AppLess mobile and web solutions.

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Brand Research for Food Brands 🤑 On a Budget

NewPoint Marketing

Limited Budget? Not a Good Reason to Skip Brand Research! The Newpoint team once again finds itself at the start of a new packaging project with an all-important question: what steps can we take to ensure the client’s investment will do the job? Of course, one way is to conduct primary market and brand research. […] The post Brand Research for Food Brands On a Budget appeared first on NewPoint Marketing.

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What Hotel Procurement Leaders Can Learn from the Paris 2024 Olympics

Hospitality Net

This summer, as we witnessed the world’s top athletes compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, there were some profound parallels between pursuing excellence in sports and leading procurement in hospitality. Both domains demand precision, innovation, and a deep commitment to collaboration.

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Update on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA provided an update on the Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. To this point in time, there have been 449 reported cases with 125 hospitalized. The date of onset of the last illness was June 4, 2024. CDC and FDA combined two outbreak investigations because of similarities, "including when and where illnesses occurred, the demographics of ill people, and the foods they reported eating before they became sick.

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Elevating Hospitality B2B Engagement through Exceptional Customer Service

Hospitality Net

Exceptional customer service is the basis of any successful business, but it’s even more crucial in the hospitality industry. Your clientele is the foundation that can make or break your business. When your hotel services B2B customers, it’s vital to ensure that they have an exceptional experience in order to build the reputation of your company.

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The Inaugural Well-Being Think Tank For Life Plan Communities

Thomas Cuisine

At Thomas Cuisine, we believe in the transformative power of REAL food. As Chad Cantwell, our Senior VP of Growth, puts it, “As a foodservice partner, we have experienced firsthand the power of REAL food. We see every meal as an opportunity to nourish and thrive.” This belief guided our recent event, the Well-Being Think Tank, held in Boise from August 6th to 7th, 2024.

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Quore Recognized for Outstanding Growth on the 2024 Inc. 5000

Hospitality Net

Quore, the leading provider of workflow management and productivity tools for hotels, today announced it was featured on the 2024 Inc. 5000. The prestigious annual list of fastest-growing companies in America provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment: independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

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Rate Parity in Real Life: A Revenue Manager’s Daydream turned Nightmare

Hospitality Net

Now, before we dive into this, let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room: rate parity. Love it or hate it, it’s one of those topics that divides the room.

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Record-Breaking Hotel Construction Pipeline in China: Q2 2024 Highlights and Future Forecasts

Hospitality Net

As seen in Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Q2 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for China, the country’s hotel construction pipeline has reached unprecedented heights at the close of the second quarter. The pipeline stands at a record-high 3,815 projects with 699,786 rooms, marking a 4% increase in projects and 3% in rooms year-over-year (YOY).According to the Q2 report, projects under construction have hit a new all-time high of 2,743 projects with 498,551 rooms, accounting for 72% of

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S Hotels & Resorts partners with Ascott to drive UK growth under ‘The Unlimited Collection’

Hospitality Net

S Hotels and Resorts PCL (SET: SHR), the hospitality arm of leading international development company Singha Estate PCL (SET: S) has partnered with The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (SGX: 9CI), to reposition SHR properties in Edinburgh and Leicester under The Unlimited Collection brand. As part of the strategic move, Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel and The Grand Hotel Leicester will be rebranded under The Unlimited Collection

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Berlin hotel room rates jumped during an eventful July

Hospitality Net

Boosted by three key events, Berlin’s hotel industry posted its highest July levels in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

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