Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

What do today’s restaurant operators need to manage the challenging sales environment? A break. Specifically, a coffee break. More specifically, a specialty beverage break. That is, according to Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) recent survey, Tapping into Specialty Beverages to Maximize Restaurant Sales , which suggests that the coffee (or boba or smoothie or soda) break is a growing trend— and one that could significantly boost your restaurant’s revenue.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 30, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) proposed reorganization for a new, unified Human Foods Program (HFP) has been approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and full implementation of the reorganization is set for October 1, 2024.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 29, 2024

As summer festival season heats up, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching "The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle*" a collaboration with Pickle, the premier peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace. The new partnership allows guests to rent the most in-demand festival fashion for free, tapping into the trend of travelers choosing to experiment with bolder and more adventurous styles while on the go.

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FoodService Director

MAY 14, 2024

The nutrition team is working to make sure that the entire student body, which represents 20 different countries, is able to experience a taste of home when they sit down for lunch.

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Fast Casual

MAY 8, 2024

Noodles and Co, Mooyah, Clutch Coffee and Hyve execs discuss why successful loyalty platforms feature 1. Ease of use. 2. Engaging offers and new products. 3. Heavy adoption by customer base driven by employees actively promoting 4. Personalization. 5. Data analytics. 6. Seamless integration.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MAY 22, 2024

SEFA honored dealers, suppliers and other industry professionals at its 38th Annual Partnership Conference, held April 28-May 2 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Cook’s Direct earned SEFA’s Member of the Year award. The company has a forward-thinking approach and dedication to meeting today’s needs while driving growth for SEFA Supplier Partners, SEFA says.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

A recent publication from the World Trade Organization (WTO)—written in collaboration with other expert groups that have expertise in food safety and food crime—explores the challenges of combating food fraud and illegal practices in food trade, and how the WTO rulebook can help address these challenges.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 21, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced three signings across its fast-growing global luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Turks & Caicos for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Hotel Indigo. Developed in partnership with owner Molo Hotel Group and UK-based management group Lighthouse Hotel Management, both Slominski family owned companies, the resorts will mark IHG’s debut on the celebrated Caribbean island and are all

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FoodService Director

MAY 8, 2024

The nutrition team received a Healthy Meals Incentive grant to hire an extra set of hands around the kitchen to help with expanding scratch-made options for students.

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 13, 2024

U.S. regulatory agencies are working together to control and mitigate the risks of H5N1 in the dairy industry. The USDA announced assistance for producers with H5N1-affected premises to improve on-site biosecurity in order to reduce the spread. In addition, USDA is taking steps to make available financial tools for lost milk production in herds affected by H5N1.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MAY 14, 2024

A former leader at companies including Chick-fil-A and Miso Robotics is settling in on the service side of the business. Today, May 14, Sam Brewer was announced as the vice president of field innovation at Parts Town Unlimited (parent company of OEM distributor Parts Town).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2024

Ice plays an indispensable role in the restaurant industry. Not merely a frozen necessity, quality ice is the hallmark of an establishment's commitment to excellence, hygiene, and customer satisfaction. However, the omnipresent challenge that frequently undermines this commitment is the insidious infiltration of mold in ice machines. Understanding the mechanisms of mold incursion and implementing preventative measures is not just advisable—it is imperative.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

To investigate the potential impact of more widespread adoption of food irradiation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed a decade (2009–2020) of national foodborne illness outbreak data for four significant foodborne pathogens, and found 155 outbreaks linked to irradiation-eligible foods that had not been irradiated.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2024

In a recent conversation between EHL professor Ian Millar and Pedro Torres, founder of Youverse, they explored the multifaceted concept of digital identity within the hospitality industry. Torres provided a comprehensive explanation of digital identity, emphasizing its role in securely verifying individuals online. He highlighted the potential applications in hospitality, such as personalizing guest experiences, expediting check-in processes, and enhancing security measures.

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FoodService Director

MAY 23, 2024

The annual exhibition of all things foodservice is traditionally a great place to find the latest in menu trends and this one did not disappoint. Here’s what Restaurant Business editors liked the most.

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 8, 2024

On three recent occasions, I have talked with food safety leadership at mid- to large-sized processors about their food safety testing and sanitation programs. While these organizations each face some unique challenges, there was a common theme that was clear among them all: The creation of meaningful and timely reporting that is communicated effectively is typically just too cumbersome and manual today.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MAY 1, 2024

When the time came to renovate Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s vast third floor, operators at the Milwaukee-based casino knew food and beverage offerings would be just as critical as the new gaming areas. The 125,500-square-foot floor included a former restaurant space, a partially functioning food court for employee dining and a spacious area for bingo.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

Restaurants are complex businesses with many moving parts. Yet all of these parts must work together in harmony for the customer to leave the restaurant feeling satisfied, with their only hunger being to return for another visit. Unfortunately, the restaurant industry is notoriously known for being cliquish, and these cliques may not be as innocent and harmless as they may seem.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a rule to ban commercial uses of methylene chloride, a solvent used in a variety of applications, but uses of the chemicals for food production are still approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

Is the “hush workcation” the new vacation trend? Nearly a third of Americans admitted they’ve worked remotely on vacation without telling their bosses.

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FoodService Director

MAY 2, 2024

At Bryan Medical Center, Khan is leading a team that puts the “care” in healthcare dining, and the flavor, too. By educating the community, he’s making big strides, one healthy recipe at a time.

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 6, 2024

On May 2, the FDA published a final rule on agricultural water developed to enhance the safety of produce. The revised requirements are intended to enhance public health by improving the safety of water used in produce cultivation. The revisions are also designed to be practical across various agricultural water systems, uses, and practices, while remaining adaptable to future advancements in agricultural water quality science.

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Fast Casual

MAY 15, 2024

Erik Hermann of CapitalSpring, a private equity firm that has invested over $2.7 billion in 70 restaurant concepts, discusses how restaurant operators can please consumers while still driving profit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2024

Summer is prime hiring time for restaurants. However, according to recent data , the “quit rate” in the US accommodation and food services is the highest among sectors and is outpacing the overall quit rate by more than 70 percent. What can restaurant operators do to attract and retain talent for the busy season ahead? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Jennifer Mathew, senior manager of talent acquisition and strategy on the role technology plays in hiring an

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk, an accomplished food safety researcher, educator, and advocate. She discusses her work to advance equitable food systems that promote public health and prevent foodborne illness, present-day food safety challenges and technological advancements, and the proposed reorganization of FDA's Human Foods Program.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 29, 2024

A new global study by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, reveals that more than eight out of 10 (86%) of senior business leaders have already deployed artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance existing revenue streams or create new ones. The ‘TCS AI for Business Global Study’, a comprehensive report on the state of AI adoption and its impact on businesses, also finds that 69% of businesses are more focused on using AI to spur innova

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MAY 20, 2024

AI had a large presence, in unexpected ways, at the National Restaurant Association show, especially when it comes to sustainability. Plant-based seafood and sustainable cooking oil also made an appearance.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MAY 30, 2024

Allied Buying Corp. recognized its members and suppliers during its spring conference, held in early May at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, Wash. ABC Board President Marc Tell and Executive Director Tom Venetis presented the awards. The supplier award went to Service Ideas for overall member support.

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Fast Casual

MAY 20, 2024

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2024

Denver-based chef Justin Cucci has long been a champion for sustainability at his farm-to table eateries. To date, he has opened six restaurants and venues, turning a former mortuary, gas station and brothel all into restaurants with globally inspired locally sourced menus. Cucci also wanted to create a sustainable culture for his employees and implemented a self-funded 100-percent employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) so his 325-plus Edible Beats employees will now share in the long-term financi

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published the long-anticipated Preharvest Agricultural Water Final Rule, fulfilling Subpart E of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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