Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry has recognized the need for innovative packaging solutions to meet growing consumer demand and contribute towards sustainability targets. Traditional restaurant packaging has a significant negative impact on the environment as common materials used, such as Styrofoam and single-use plastics, are not compostable. The high reliance on plastics for food packaging has led to a buildup of landfill waste and ocean pollution.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Later this year, Church’s Texas Chicken will launch a compact, 1,000-square-foot prototype that it says may help it enter new areas. The design—which is up to 700 square feet smaller than some existing stores—will include state-of-the art equipment focused on higher efficiency/throughput, plus multiple guest queues and drive-thrus, says Frank Costello, VP of U.S. development for the brand.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has recently made a significant investment in upgrading the bedroom suites in the historic hall - allowing the hotel to provide sanctuary for a variety of discerning guests.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Derek Brodt, formerly of Duke Mfg. and Unified Brands, has joined Electrolux Professional Group Americas as its director of customer care. In the role, Brodt will drive the long-term strategic vision and direction of the manufacturer’s branded service program, Essentia.

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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.

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Fast Casual

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Smoothie King tapped the digital agency, Bounteous, to create a customer experience platform with next-generation web ordering and mobile apps, including a calorie counter, a unified wallet and an enhanced rewards strategy.

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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The chef-led initiative underscores climate impact on independent restaurants based on research from José Andrés’ Global Food Institute at The George Washington University.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The beloved resort to kick-off the summer season with a redesign of the legendary Tiki Hut, a full update to the resort pool and an all-new beachfront pavilion for events.

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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A new report examined school meal participation in California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and Vermont during the first school year the states implemented policies mandating healthy school meals for all.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces the opening of Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport. The new hotel offers 150 well-appointed rooms, a host of upscale amenities and is conveniently located just a mile from Burbank airport and a short distance from West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The Burbank property was developed by Choice Hotels as part of its strategic development of Cambria hotels in well-situated markets, reflecting the company’s commitment to growing and expanding the brand.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The number of food incidents potentially affecting Hong Kong increased in 2023, according to the Centre for Food Safety (CFS). The Food Incident Surveillance System (FISS) monitors issues outside Hong Kong that could potentially affect local food safety. In 2023, CFS detected 3,500 food incidents through the FISS compared to 2,500 notices in 2022. The agency investigated the availability of implicated products locally by reviewing import records, coordinating with relevant authorities, and condu

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Urban Rest, the pioneer in flexible alternative accommodations, is proud to announce the opening of Urban Rest North Sydney, further broadening its presence in the dynamic cityscape of Sydney.

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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

25 cutting-edge equipment products were singled out for advancements in sustainability, automation, safety and more. And yes, there are robots and AI in the mix.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Digital transformation is redefining many aspects of the hospitality industry, and the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. The recent spate of high-profile incidents is a reality that many in the industry are coming to grips with. No entity, regardless of size or stature, is immune to the threats posed by cybercriminals. In building our products, I paid a lot of attention to this element, and we researched and learned a lot along the way.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A newly developed biosensor measuring hypoxanthine, a compound that is produced during the process of decomposition, is able to accurately and efficiently determine the freshness of meat.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The hospitality industry stands at a pivotal moment, defined by rapid technological advancements and evolving market dynamics. The age-old practices of labor management, once the cornerstone of hotel operations, now fall short in meeting the demands of a fast-paced world. This calls for a paradigm shift: from perceiving labor as a mere expense to be minimized, to recognizing it as a key strategic asset capable of elevating the guest experience and boosting hotel profitability.

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Food Quality & Safety

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor has asked a federal court to issue a nationwide temporary restraining order and injunction against Fayette Janitorial Service to stop the Tennessee-based company from illegally employing children while the department continues investigations into the company’s labor practices. The company provides contract sanitation and cleaning services for meat and poultry processing facilities in approximately 30 states and employs more than 600 workers.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Feeling let down by your Valentine? Ditch the chocolates and grab your friends for an unforgettable weekend in Sin City. This February, Christina Aguilera is inviting guests to make Vegas their playground with a thrilling experience and overnight stay – one you’ll remember way longer than your date.

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Food Quality & Safety

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Today’s industrial bakery looks much different than it did 40 years ago. Baked goods that were once mixed, proofed, shaped, and decorated manually by the baker are now meticulously produced by automated machines. Several factors compel bakeries toward automation; a growing competitive landscape and diverse consumer demands are only part of the industry-wide drive to innovate and automate.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Standard International, the parent company of The Standard Hotels, reaffirms its commitment to global expansion in Europe with three upcoming projects. Building on the success of The Standard, London (2019) and The Standard, Ibiza (2022), the pioneering independent lifestyle hospitality brand is extending its presence with exciting new ventures in Brussels, Lisbon, and Dublin.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Hoshizaki Alliance announced today it has added Fogel Co. to its group of brands. In Guatemala, Fogel manufactures and supplies commercial refrigeration solutions to customers in more than 50 countries. Hoshizaki says in the release that partnering with Fogel will allow it to enhance its product offerings and strengthen its foothold in the commercial refrigeration segment.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Are you a passionate entrepreneur with an innovative idea for a restaurant, a skilled baker ready to take your talents to the next level, or someone with dreams of hitting the road with a food truck, offering your vibrant street food creations to people anywhere? Starting a new food business can be an exhilarating adventure, but it can also be a daunting journey filled with unexpected challenges and bureaucratic hurdles that require a combination of business expertise and determination to overco

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FoodDocs

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Discover the latest in CMS dietary regulations for nursing homes and how smart food safety management systems can enhance nursing home residents' lives.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Q4 2023 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the Middle East from Lodging Econometrics (LE) states that at the close of the fourth quarter, the region’s total pipeline stands at 607 projects/145,984 rooms. The region boasts an impressive 11% year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 2% YOY rise in rooms, marking the most substantial growth by projects since Q1 2018.

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Fast Casual

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Flyers Pizza, based out of West Jefferson, OH, was experiencing significant operational and growth-hindering challenges caused by their existing restaurant technology. To solve the problem, they switched to a new system that delivered a near-immediate 5% boost in online ordering volume and a $4 increase in average ticket value.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The New Hotel’s Innovative Design and Flexible Space Tailors to the Needs of Today’s Modern Traveler.

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Food Safety Experts

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

IFS Food v8 Allergen Management requirement 4.19 Food safety matters. It builds our trust in food. Allergens can sneak in, making their management key. The IFS Food v8 standard, especially requirement 4.19, sets the scene. It outlines how to spot and control allergens in food making. Our Mastery Module simplifies these rules into easy steps. It leads you through compliance smoothly.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas produced unprecedented hotel performance levels—not just for the Super Bowl but for any weekend in history.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The hospitality industry stands at a pivotal moment, defined by rapid technological advancements and evolving market dynamics. The age-old practices of labor management, once the cornerstone of hotel operations, now fall short in meeting the demands of a fast-paced world. This calls for a paradigm shift: from perceiving labor as a mere expense to be minimized, to recognizing it as a key strategic asset capable of elevating the guest experience and boosting hotel profitability.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Brian Murphy, Group CRM Executive of Cliste Hospitality, reveal what keeps the fire going between hotelier and guest: reliable, personalized, and quick communication. Murphy breaks down the misconceptions around the influence of technology on guest communication, but also why there’s no replacement for the “human touch” element of the guest experience.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement today after the New Jersey Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance approved legislation that would destroy the hotel industry’s franchise model. The bill (A3495) is now awaiting further Assembly action, and companion legislation (S2336) has been introduced in the Senate.

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