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What Restaurateurs Need To Know About SBA Loans

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant owners launch with a lot of optimism but rarely with enough capital. And the reason is almost always the same: business plan projections were based on what they want to have happen vs what will realistically happen. Too many restaurateurs are convinced their establishments will be filled from day one. They won’t. Too many restaurateurs are convinced their establishments will be filled from day one.

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In Memoriam: Robert A. Cantor, Chairman of Insinger

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Insinger Machine Co. is announcing the passing of its chairman, Robert A. Cantor, who was at the helm for nearly four decades. He was a fourth-generation executive leader.

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Viceroy at Ombria Algarve to open October 2024, Unveiling a previously undiscovered destination in southern Portugal and a new era for the Viceroy brand

Hospitality Net

Opening 1st October 2024, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve will tell a new story for Viceroy as it further expands into Europe and sets its sights on a fresh tone and approach to the guest experience globally.

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How Chesterfield County Public Schools goes straight to the source for super fresh farm-to-school summer meals

FoodService Director

Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services Casey Dickinson spoke at ANC 2024 on how she partnered with a local farmers market to set up a summer meals site for kids, serving smoothies, salads, wraps, tacos and more.

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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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Springboard Hospitality Unveils The Parker Hotel, Formerly Ascent On Main

Hospitality Net

Springboard Hospitality, the leading hospitality management company with 48 independent hotels in metropolitan and leisure destination markets across 14 states, announces today the rebrand of its Ascent on Main boutique property, now named The Parker Hotel - a repositioning effort led by owners Eagle Point Hotel Partners and hotel branding agency, Longitude.

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Lighthouse Appoints Laura McDonough as Senior Vice President of Business Operations

Hospitality Net

Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight), the global leader in cloud-based market intelligence for travel & hospitality, today announced the appointment of Laura McDonough as Senior Vice President of Business Operations. With over two decades of experience in leadership roles at NetApp, Oracle, HotSchedules, and Siebel Systems, Laura is an expert in scaling high-growth businesses.

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Are all these national food holidays silly or are they seriously good for business?

FoodService Director

There’s a day this summer to celebrate everything from chicken wings to ice cream, caviar, French fries, tequila and even Spam. Why the deluge?

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Avani Hotels & Resorts Launches AvaniWell: A New Era of Personalised Wellbeing

Hospitality Net

Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, launches AvaniWell, the brand’s first wellbeing clinic at Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand. Beyond the usual spa offering, guests are invited to discover what wellbeing means to them with guidance from AvaniWell’s team of experts. From Traditional Thai Medicine and physiotherapy to Reformer Pilates and healthy dining, AvaniWell provides wellness “à la carte”, designed to kick-start healthy habits through weekend resets, serene

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How Dallas ISD’s Chef Team is getting students excited about food

FoodService Director

Executive Chef Trina Nelson is leading the team which aims to drive meal participation by developing recipes that students love.

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Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road joins four Hilton properties at Europe’s busiest airport

Hospitality Net

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road, marking the brand’s debut at Europe’s busiest airport, as part of a franchise agreement with Acre Hotels Ltd, part of the Westcombe Group.

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Staffing Trends in Food Service 

Culinary Services Group

Did you know that techniques for staffing your dining program in a senior living community differ from hiring in a dine-in restaurant? Instead of only looking at a potential employee’s customer service skills, you need to account for nutrition education, familiarity with the diverse needs of today’s seniors , and an ability to adapt to ever-changing food and safety health requirements.

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Beloved ICE! Attraction Returns and Expands for the 2024 Christmas Season

Hospitality Net

The country’s most extraordinary frozen holiday attraction, ICE!, announces its 2024 Christmas season lineup and its debut in San Antonio, Texas. Kicking off this November, the 24-year-old holiday tradition created by and featured across all five Gaylord Hotels will also be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Each location will feature 2 million pounds of expertly hand-carved, larger-than-life ice scenes and fan-favorite characters from memorable Christmas classics.

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California pushes through mandates for protecting indoor workers from excessive heat

FoodService Director

At 82 degrees, foodservice operators will be required to provide back-of-house staffers with water, rest breaks and cool-down areas.

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Now Open: 208-Key InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue

Hospitality Net

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces that InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue is open to guests. This 208-room luxury hotel, situated within the $1bn+ Avenue Bellevue complex developed by Fortress Development, marks the brand’s debut in the Pacific Northwest, setting a new standard for luxury accommodations in the region.

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FDA to Hold Webinar in August on Produce Safety Rule Requirements for Mushroom Growers

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold an informational webinar on August 6, 2024 on basic Produce Safety Rule requirements on growing, harvesting, packing and holding practices for the most common types of mushrooms, as well as specialty mushrooms.

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My $400 Bagel and Cup of Coffee This Morning

Hospitality Net

This morning, on my way to work, I decided to pick up bagels for the office and a cup of coffee for myself. Arriving five minutes before the bagel store opened, I parked and joined the line behind three people waiting at the door. Within ten minutes, the line behind me had grown to about twenty people. With only two staff members behind the counter, the line moved slowly.

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Zooming in on APAC FoodTech Startups

Forward Fooding

In its fifth year, the FoodTech 500 has included 53 AgriFoodTech Startups and Scaleups from the Asia and Pacific region among this year’s finalists. After featuring trailblazers from LATAM, our attention now turns to the up-and-coming APAC AgriFoodTech startups featured in the FoodTech500. APAC is a diverse region that is home to about 60% of the world’s population.

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GBTA Convention 2024 Delivers Record Forecast Outlook and Positive Future Vision for Business Travel While Bringing Education, Connections and Inspiration to Industry Professionals

Hospitality Net

The global business travel industry converged in Atlanta, Georgia, for the GBTA Convention 2024 held July 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Attracting 5,400 registered attendees from 50 countries – including more than 1,100 travel buyers from 600+ companies and 310 travel supplier exhibitors – the not-to-be-missed industry event featured over 200 dynamic presenters, 86 peer-reviewed and curated education sessions, unmatched networking opportunities and the unveiling of the latest forec

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Center for Food Safety Petitions EPA to Ban PFAS in Pesticides, Pesticide Containers

Food Safety Magazine

The Center for Food Safety and other stakeholder groups have petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calling for a ban on the use of PFAS as pesticide ingredients, or as components in pesticide containers.

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232-Key Radisson Hotel Graz Now Open

Hospitality Net

ith the grand opening of Radisson Hotel Graz, Radisson Hotel Group introduces its upscale Radisson brand to Austria. The newly built hotel features 232 rooms and sits in a strategic location by the central train station and offers delightful spaces in Scandinavian-inspired design, while introducing the exciting Balaustine restaurant concept to the city.

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How this Bakery Rises to the Occasion with Camshelving

the CAMBRO blog

Every day, Sullivan Street Bakery produces up to 17,000 loaves of bread and hamburger buns in their factory in Miami, Florida. With production running between 14 to 16 hours, high-quality, dependable equipment is necessary to maintain efficiency. “In foodservice and in food manufacturing, sanitation should be at the forefront; the one thing that people tend to overlook sometimes is racks and things that we use in our process that can’t get contaminated and can’t get dirty,” said Gonzalo Ra

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InterContinental introduces Timeshifter to its guests worldwide

Hospitality Net

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is putting the latest jetlag combating technology into the palms of guests to enable them to be at their best as they explore the world. The partnership demonstrates one examples of the transformative evolution of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts being rolled out globally. With a deep understanding of the diverse lives of modern travellers, InterContinental is introducing a range of ‘Intentional Flexibility’ initiatives, designed to support guests with seamless

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Another Evaluation of Infant Formula Crisis Concludes FDA Needs More Authorities to Prevent Shortages

Food Safety Magazine

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) conducted an evaluation of the infant formula market and has made recommendations to Congress and national agencies about the vulnerabilities in the infant formula supply that need to be addressed to prevent future shortages like the 2022 crisis.

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Kempinski Hotels releases latest Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Hospitality Net

Kempinski today publishes its third Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2023, building on the previous reports from 2021 and 2022.

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FoodTech 500 Alumni News: NoPalm Ingredients Gets €5M Funding Boost to Accelerate Global Impact

Forward Fooding

NoPalm Ingredients, founded by Lars Langhout and Professor Dr. Jeroen Hugenholtz in 2021, is revolutionizing the food industry with their innovative and sustainable oil alternatives. Tackling the environmental and supply chain issues associated with conventional palm oil, NoPalm Ingredients is making significant strides in creating a more sustainable food system.

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ROH Crosses $100 Million in Booking Value Created

Hospitality Net

ROH, the hospitality industry’s first payments and revenue management platform designed to help hotels increase profitability, today announced that over $100 million in booking value has run through the platform as hotel operators, owners and brands tap the integrated platform for better business outcomes. The $100 million in booking value is derived from hotels utilizing ROH across revenue streams including group bookings, meetings and events, corporate and social catering, leisure sales, small

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BLR Brewing Company has announced the launch of its highly anticipated menu designed to evoke nostalgia and memories

FMT Magazine

BLR Brewing Company, one of Bengaluru’s premier Brewparks, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated menu designed to evoke nostalgia and memories. This special menu features iconic dishes such as Bandra Pav Bhaji, T Nagar Vazhakai Bhajji, Nagpur Sabudana Vada, Connaught Place Aloo Samosa with Mint & Tamarind Chutney, Walking Street Vegetable Spring Roll with Hot Garlic Sauce, and many more, bringing together cherished flavors and memories for a culinary journey like no other.

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The Dolder Grand chooses Shiji to power digital transformation

Hospitality Net

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, proudly announces its strategic partnership with the Dolder Grand, an iconic luxury hotel located in Zurich, Switzerland. This partnership marks the implementation of Shiji’s cutting-edge Shiji Enterprise Platform (PMS) and Infrasys Point-of-Sale POS system throughout the Dolder Grand’s distinguished property.

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LT Foods is Set to Revolutionise the Rice Market in UK

FMT Magazine

LT Foods, the more than 70-year-old Indian-origin global FMCG Company in the consumer food space, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility in United Kingdom. With this new facility, LT Foods is set to revolutionise the rice market in UK and meet the growing demand for authentic and premium rice and rice-based food products. To ensure consumers experience the finest quality of rice and rice-based food products from the trusted brands of LT Foods, the facility will house the latest technolo

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Hospitality CEOs on the industry today: transformation, value, optimism

Hospitality Net

The annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, now in its 46th year, offers a deep dive into the current and future state of the hospitality industry. This year, I had the privilege of leading a CEO panel discussion on "Innovative hospitality concepts, new spaces for expansion.