Fri.Apr 04, 2025

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‘Coming to Your Restaurant Should be in Everyone’s Feed.’

Modern Restaurant Management

T’s Brunch Bar’s four locations in Metro Atlanta feature dishes with a southern twist and charm, but owner Teneshia Murray had to learn a few lessons before finding the right blend for the elevated brunch concept. The third location started out as an upscale burger bar, but it just wasn’t connecting with the neighborhood so Murray recalibrated. “We are making sure that we keep our food, aesthetic and brand all aligned and consistent,” Murray said. “Now, you wi

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Convenience is the key for off-premise diners

Restobiz

Todays consumers are busy, and they are looking for more convenience from their favourite restaurants, as the foodservice landscape continues to evolve. Digital convenience continues to be a priority for diners as their lives remain busy and time stays scarce. Studies show that 54 per cent of Canadian consumers prefer ordering food delivery through third-party […] The post Convenience is the key for off-premise diners appeared first on Restobiz.

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Turning the Smallest Details into Big Wins

Modern Restaurant Management

James Beard Award-winning chef Sophia Roe debuted a five-part video series, Signature Dish, in partnership with the team at Toast. In this first episode, Roe chats with Chef Joseph (J.J) Johnson in his Harlem restaurant, Field Trip, about how running a successful restaurant and kitchen means paying attention to all the little details that make a big difference.

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Best POS System for Bars in 2025

Lavu

Choosing the best POS system for bars in 2025 is essential for streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, and maximizing profits. A modern POS system for bars goes beyond just processing paymentsit helps with inventory management, staff scheduling, and real-time sales tracking. With evolving technology, bar owners now have access to cloud-based, mobile-friendly, and AI-powered solutions that improve efficiency.

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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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Manufacturers’ Rep Group Elevate Hires Sales Manager

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Elevate Food Service Group has hired Jillian Rocco as regional sales manager, southeast, covering Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Rocco has a lifelong passion for the hospitality industry and a career that spans from restaurant operations to multiunit management. Her previous roles include serving as the opening general manager and wine director at the renowned Row 34.

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Ultimate Guide to Personalized Restaurant Marketing

Lavu

Personalized marketing helps restaurants connect with customers by tailoring offers and experiences to individual preferences. With 62% of consumers leaving brands that fail to personalize experiences , personalized restaurant marketing can increase revenue by 10-30%. Using data from POS systems, loyalty programs, and feedback forms, restaurants can create targeted promotions and build long-term loyalty.

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Creative Dining Services names Dr. Sandra Lee as CEO

Food Management

Dr. Lee joins the foodservice provider after serving as Division President at Chartwells Higher Education. In her new role, she will focus on differentiated dining programming, client and dinner engagement, and growth strategies.

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TBR/TDR Series | True Bar and Draft Refrigeration

The Restaurant Warehouse

Ensure that your bar is equipped with the perfect solution for keeping beer bottles chilled and ready to serve. Introducing our range of horizontal bottle coolers , designed specifically to meet the needs of bars and restaurants. These coolers are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, adding a touch of sophistication to your establishment.

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Back to Basics: A Simple Guide on X-ray Inspection in Food Production Lines

FMT Magazine

By Mike Pipe, Head of Global Sales and Product Management, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray If x-ray inspection comes across as complicated, youll be pleased to know that it isnt and it doesnt need to be! Hopefully after reading this back-to-basics article youll understand the fundamentals of this technology. The most important thing to know is that x-ray inspection is crucial in food safety because it helps verify that your products are safe without interrupting production.

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Hot Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Penn State Food Safety Blog

T.W. Garner Food Company is recalling select lots and sizes (see below table) of Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce because bottles may contain Sriracha Sauce. The Sriracha Sauce contains sulfites which are not declared on the label. The firm discovered during an internal quality testing of the products that bottles of Habanero Buffalo Sauce actually contained Sriracha Sauce.

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What Can Companies Do to Improve Generation Z Retention?

Hospitality Net

Generation Z is making headlines as it replaces millennials as the youngest generation in the workforce and introduces its own perspectives and approaches to work life. According to the United States Department of Labor, Gen Z accounts for almost one-fifth (18%) of the labor force, surpassing baby boomers. That number is expected to grow as more individuals from this generation graduate from college and enter the workforce.

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How Much Does It Cost to Open a Restaurant? A Practical Guide

The Restaurant Warehouse

The dream of owning a restaurant is alluring, but turning that dream into a reality requires careful planning and a clear understanding of the financial commitment. One of the first questions aspiring restaurateurs ask is, "How much does it cost to open a restaurant?" The answer, like most things in the restaurant world, isn't one-size-fits-all. Several factors influence the overall cost, from your restaurant's concept and location to the type of equipment you choose.

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Trader Joe's Mislabeled Salad Dressing Recalled for Undeclared Allergens Including Peanut

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Fresh Creative Foods is voluntarily recalling a single item with a specific use by date, produced at a regional facility and distributed to limited Trader Joes locations. The product is Trader Joes Hot Honey Mustard Dressing, with a Use By Date of 05/27/2025 due to labeling error. The incorrect label does not include allergen callouts for peanuts, soy, sesame, or wheat.

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1-2-Taste: Shaping the Future of Functional Food Ingredients

FMT Magazine

1:- HOW DO YOU SEE THE DEMAND FOR FUNCTIONAL FOOD INGREDIENTS EVOLVING GLOBALLY, AND WHAT ROLE DOES 1-2-TASTE PLAY IN ADDRESSING EMERGING CONSUMER TRENDS LIKE PLANT-BASED, CLEAN-LABEL, AND HIGH-PROTEIN INGREDIENTS? The demand for functional food ingredients is steadily growing globally, driven by a combination of consumer interest in health and wellness, increased awareness of nutrition, and the desire for products that offer more than basic sustenance.

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Pig Ear Sliver Pet Treats Recalled After Testing Finds Salmonella Contamination

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Supercan Bulk of Miami, Florida is recalling one lot of Supercan Pig Ear Slivers- Thick Cut Piggy Ear Slices pet treats in 500 piece bags, 15.9 oz, expiration date 11/09/2026, due to Salmonella contamination. The health risk was discovered when samples of the product were collected on 03/04/2025 and tested by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

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Avi Brosh’s Palisociety Debuts Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

Hospitality Net

Le Petit Pali, the newest addition to Avi Broshs Palisociety portfolio, has expanded its signature national footprint with the opening of its fourth bed & breakfast hotel, Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach, a 41-room coastal inn perched in the heart of the creative and idyllic community of Laguna Beach in Southern California, steps from Treasure Island Beach and Goff Cove, two of the areas most revered beachfront destinations.

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Fatburger Forms Growth Plans Abroad

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Fatburger is bulking up its presence in France, counting on opening 30 more units in the country over the next three years. Of those, five stores are set to open in 2026. The just-announced growth plans will be carried out in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE—a concept, born in 2019, which calls itself “one of the pioneers of halal fast food in France.

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Hard Rock International Continues Its ’Save The Planet’ Commitment With 7th Annual Earth Hour Observance Through Experiential Guest Activities

Hospitality Net

Hard Rock International casinos, hotels and cafes worldwide celebrated Earth Hour 2025 on Saturday, March 22. Earth Hour is a global movement created by World Wildlife Fund that encourages countries, businesses, individuals and iconic landmarks around the world to take action to protect nature. This year, 130+ Hard Rock properties filled the time with guest activities free of electricity, to reinforce the importance of prioritizing sustainability and reducing energy consumption, while connecting

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Chicken Chain Hatches Plan for 900+ Units

Foodservice Equipment Reports

This week, QSR brands Church’s Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken announced international growth plans aplenty. New Texas Chicken units in Germany, Hungary, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Morocco—all untapped countries for the brand—are among those in the pipeline.

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RI Bakery Recalls Quesadilla de Queso Bread for Not Properly Declaring Milk

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Panaderia Salvadorena Inc., of Providence, RI is recalling its 14-ounce packages of Quesadilla de Queso bread because they contain undeclared milk. The recall was initiated after it was discovered during inspection by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk and only listed sour cream and butter.

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Mandarin Oriental Expands its Parisian Presence with the Iconic Hôtel Lutetia on the Left Bank

Hospitality Net

Today marks a significant milestone as Mandarin Oriental officially assumes management of the legendary Htel Lutetia, unveiling its new identity as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris. As the only Palace hotel on the Left Bank, this celebrated landmark now joins Mandarin Oriental, further enhancing the Groups presence in the French capital with an exceptional hospitality experience on both sides of the Seine.

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NY Firm Recalls Chocolate Bars After Multiple Complaints of Small Stones

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Tonys Chocolonely Inc., a New York, New York Corporation, is voluntarily recalling seven lots of Tonys brand Dark Almond Sea Salt Bar (6.35oz); and Everything Bar (6.35oz) because the product may contain small stones. The recall was initiated following 12 reports of consumers finding small stones in the product not filtered during third-party almond harvesting and the almond processing process.

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Under Canvas Announces New Outdoor Collection Brand Featuring Uniquely Local Properties Connected To Nature

Hospitality Net

Today, Under Canvas, Inc., the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced the Outdoor Collection by Under Canvas, a new portfolio of properties that offer nature-based stays and experiences curated with place and purpose in mind. The first two properties, The Fields of Michigan and Bar N Ranch both demonstrate Under Canvas exceptional hospitality and feature upscale accommodations such as safari-style field tents, contemporary cottages, classic cabins and lodge rooms.

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Study Shows Chewing Gum Releases Thousands of Microplastics, Whether Gum is Synthetic or Natural

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers from UCLA have found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles per piece into salivano matter if the gum is made of synthetic or natural, plant-based polymers.

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Grand Metropolitan Hotels Acquires Voile d’Or Luxury Hotel Collection

Hospitality Net

Grand Metropolitan Hotels has announced the acquisition of the iconic luxury hotel collection brand Voile dOr Hotels and Resorts.

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Food recalls this week

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Recall of specific batches of Tonys Chocolonely Dark Almond Sea Salt due to the possible presence of small stones FSA recall recall2 Presence of soya and milk in Ruffles Sabor a Jamon crisps not labelled in English FSA recall FSA Isle of Mull Cheese recalls Hebridean Blue Cheese because of contamination with E.coli. Lidl GB recalls Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings because of possible contamination with Salmonella Sainsburys recalls Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Belgian Mil

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How Hotel CRM & CDP Drive Success in Direct Bookings

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is at a crossroads. As hotels grapple with rising operational costs and intensified competition from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), the need to strengthen direct booking channels has never been more pressing. According to h2cs 2024 study, "The Direct Booking Acceleration," the key to thriving in this landscape lies in harnessing technology to foster guest loyalty, streamline operations, and enhance the booking experience.

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Ingredients Distributor Tilley Distribution Upgrades Digital Product Catalogue for Improved Customer Experience

Food Safety Magazine

Leveraging Knowde software, ingredients supplier Tilley Distribution has upgraded its digital product catalogue to improve the customer search experience, enabling Tilley customers, including those in the food and beverage industry, to more easily find and procure products they need.

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Everhome Suites Continues Significant Expansion with Three New Hotel Openings in Huntsville, Chandler, and Temecula

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), a leader in extended stay hotels, announced the opening of three new Everhome Suites properties in Huntsville, Ala.; Chandler, Ariz.; and Temecula, Calif. Choice Hotels now has 10 Everhome Suites open across the country providing modern, apartment-style accommodations designed to meet the needs of todays long-term travelers in high-growth markets.

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Food for thought: Google Search is 373x bigger than ChatGPT search!

Hospitality Net

There have been a lot headlines that traditional search is dead due to the rise of AI Search via the generative AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, etc. Some experts herald the end of Googles monopoly on search and claim that traditional search marketing is becoming obsolete.

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Breaking Barriers: Black and Latino Hotel Ownership

Hospitality Net

I didnt know you could own a hotel is a common response to the idea of hotel ownership. For many, it seems like an unattainable goal, reserved for the lucky or well-connected. Yet, for those willing to navigate the industry or carve their own path, hotel ownership is not only possible but can also serve as a powerful means of generating wealth and uplifting communities.

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Irongate Group Launches Multimillion-Dollar Renovation for Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach

Hospitality Net

Ka Lai Waikk Beach, part of LXR Hotels & Resorts, will embark on a multi-million-dollar renovation starting June 2, 2025. Led by the internationally renowned Bryan OSullivan Studio (BOS), this extensive transformation coincides with the propertys 15th anniversary and reflects developer Irongate Groups commitment to redefining luxury hospitality in Waikk.

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Lindner Hotels: ongoing restructuring process on track

Hospitality Net

Lindner Hotels has provided an update on its restructuring progress following its filing for insolvency in December 2024. The company remains committed to completing the process with a proposed insolvency plan by mid-2025, as it continues to operate smoothly across all locations.

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Extended-Stay Profitability Face-Off: Economy Vs. Midscale

Hospitality Net

The two key differentiating factors between economy and midscale extended-stay hotels are the quality of the finishes and the price point. Economy extended-stay hotels typically offer a more budget-friendly option for guests, focusing on basic, functional accommodations with limited extra features.

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Hilton Brooklyn New York Completes $5.5m Renovation, Blending History with Modern Luxury

Hospitality Net

Hilton Brooklyn New York today announced the completion of its extensive renovation. Under the management of HHM Hotels and owned by Ohana Real Estate Investors, the propertys refreshed guest rooms, meeting spaces and communal areas now offer an all-new contemporary, functional design inspired by the hotel sites storied past and Brooklyns rich heritage.

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Everything hoteliers need to know about demand forecasting

Hospitality Net

In a landscape as ultra-competitive as the hotel industry one in which dynamic pricing rules and customers vote with their feet, often basing their decisions on price and perceived value for money revenue managers decision-making must factor in demand.

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