July, 2022

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In my opinion – it is criminal not to recall Revive Pineapple & Mango Smoothies

Bill Marler

Mr. Revive, what the hell are you thinking? Where are United States and Canadian health officials? As I said the other day, for nearly a month we have known about the likely link between Revive Mango & Pineapple smoothies and an ingredient known as Tara. To date, in addition to the nearly 350 Daily Harvest cases (also with an ingredient known as Tara), we are representing over two dozen people that have suffered acute liver failure linked to Mango & Pineapple.

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How To Do Restaurant Week the Right Way

Modern Restaurant Management

As Restaurant Week is returning across the country, and with that also comes fresh opportunity as diners are returning to restaurants with excitement and new expectations. The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past.

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How To Fight Restaurant Inflation and Keep Menu Prices Consistent

Lavu

With record-breaking inflation, restaurants are looking for every way they can to cut costs and keep menu prices consistent. If your restaurant is feeling the … How To Fight Restaurant Inflation and Keep Menu Prices Consistent Read More ». The post How To Fight Restaurant Inflation and Keep Menu Prices Consistent appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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What Is Bar Inventory Software?

Sculpture Hospitality

Bar inventory is managing, counting and tracking liquor stock at your bar or restaurant. Taking inventory counts, and ongoing inventory management, can help you gain insight into the sales trends of different beverages so you can ensure that you always have enough stock on hand.

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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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Kitchen Supply TCO: Is the Lowest Price Really the Lowest Cost?

Wasserstrom

When purchasing a piece of professional kitchen equipment, the actual cost extends far beyond its price tag. This is where the total cost of ownership (TCO) comes in. TCO is a broader and more holistic approach towards the overall health of your financials and will change the way you purchase equipment for the better. This […]. The post Kitchen Supply TCO: Is the Lowest Price Really the Lowest Cost?

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Colonel Colon and his League of Fecal Fighters coming soon to help make your food safer

Bill Marler

Over a decade ago, the mom of two clients who both developed acute kidney failure after consuming E. coli O157:H7-tainted spinach sent me an unexpected present. The outbreak sickened over 205 people, killing five, sending hundreds to the hospital, many with life-altering complications. The gift was a bobble-head that bore a similarity to a younger version on me.

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My One Piece of Advice For The Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

As I sat down to write this article, all I could think about was how the foodservice industry is so vital to our daily lives. When we don’t want to cook, we call our favorite restaurant. When we want to celebrate our wins, we gather at our favorite restaurant. When we want comfort in tough times, we order from our favorite restaurant. Some of our best memories include our favorite restaurants.

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7 Often Overlooked Ways to Reduce Restaurant Overhead Costs

Lavu

With rising inflation and staffing costs, it’s becoming more and more important to keep an eye on every dollar your business spends. You need to … 7 Often Overlooked Ways to Reduce Restaurant Overhead Costs Read More ». The post 7 Often Overlooked Ways to Reduce Restaurant Overhead Costs appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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5 Tips for Pizza Restaurant Inventory Management

Sculpture Hospitality

Inventory makes up a significant portion of a pizza restaurant’s total expenses, next to rent, utilities and labor cost. Yet your inventory shouldn’t just be viewed as an expense, it’s an investment into the profitability of your business.

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Which Type of Commercial Refrigerator Do You Need?

Chef's Toys

Commercial refrigerators are vital for any food service operation. The layout and door style of different types of commercial refrigerators greatly affects their functionality, so it's wise to learn about your options before making a purchase. For example, a new restaurant may need a walk-in with ample storage space, while a deli may be better served with a refrigerated merchandising station.

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The Importance of Providing Food Options in the Workplace

American Dining Creations

You’ve probably heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” While this isn’t meant to be taken literally, the food you consume can largely impact your mood, productivity and motivation. Therefore, providing nutritious food options in workplaces and college campuses is crucial. This encourages healthy eating and productivity and offers more variety for workers.

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Hey, Daily Harvest, who made the Crumbles and where did you get the Tara?

Bill Marler

Inquiring minds, and people with acute liver failure, would like to know. After speaking with over 175 people in the last week who have suffered nearly identical symptoms, and who primarily ate the Daily Harvest French Lentil + Leek Crumbles, we are sill at a loss as to what toxin, chemical, etc., are causing these symptoms and what, if any, are the long-term impacts.

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How Does a Single-Location Independent Operator Restaurant Compete with Chain Franchises?

Modern Restaurant Management

Even in the best of times, it’s mostly been an uphill battle for single location restaurants to compete with chain franchises. Differences in manpower, brand recognition, technology and marketing budgets have all presented significant challenges for single location restaurants to compete for market share. With the onset of the pandemic, the restaurant industry cratered after experiencing massive labor shortages and business loss, compounding the existing challenges.

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How to Open a Corporate Cafeteria for Your Employees

Lavu

It’s time for the American lunch break to make a comeback. For too long, workers have cut back on their lunch breaks. They eat at … How to Open a Corporate Cafeteria for Your Employees Read More ». The post How to Open a Corporate Cafeteria for Your Employees appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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How To Own A Franchise With No Money: Is It Possible?

Sculpture Hospitality

If you like working for yourself and are driven to succeed, a franchise might be for you.

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Charbroilers Equipment Buying Guide

Chef's Toys

Do you need a charbroiler for your kitchen? This guide will help you to figure out how to buy one of these specialized pieces of restaurant equipment. The charbroiler is indispensable for some kinds of restaurants, especially those where sizzling meats get cooked to perfection, and the age-old flavors of “la plancha” imbue the seasoned delicacies with additional firey tastes.

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Optimum Control + notch Ordering Case Study

Optimum Control

After working with Oliver & Bonacini for years, we’re thrilled to be able to help further the efficiencies and optimizations offered by Optimum Control through our partnership with notch. We had a chance to sit down with Eric Schrank, O&B’s Food and Beverage Director, to see what makes the combination of notch and Optimum Control so critical to their success.

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So, who made the Tara?

Bill Marler

So, who made the Tara, Daily Harvest, Stone Gate, Revive? As Maya Angelou would say – “when we know better, we do better”. For those who have been following my blog the last few weeks, there is little surprise that Tara has been the likely link to some or all the illnesses from Daily Harvest French Lentil + Leek Crumbles (and possibly other Daily Harvest products) and Revive smoothies – specifically, the Pineapple and Mango (which is not longer for sale).

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Taking a Bite Out of the QSR Market through Effective Advertising

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), U.S. restaurant sales are expected to return to pre-pandemic trajectory and reach $898 billion in 2022. Given that businesses grow by acquiring new customers, many national QSR brands rely heavily on advertising to increase exposure. In 2021, QSR brands spent an estimated $1.8 billion on national television advertisements, and digital spend is also on the rise given the increasing influence of social media platforms like TikTok.

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Master Pizza Restaurant Inventory Management with These 5 Tools

Lavu

A customer would be disappointed to order a slice of pepperoni pizza and receive a slice of plain because the pizzeria was out of their … Master Pizza Restaurant Inventory Management with These 5 Tools Read More ». The post Master Pizza Restaurant Inventory Management with These 5 Tools appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Move your operation forward at The NAFEM Show 2023

The NAFEM Show

The NAFEM Show is a one-of-a-kind experience that connects you with the latest in foodservice equipment and supplies as well as E&S manufacturers and foodservice professionals from around the world. It’s one of the most efficient ways to discover what’s trending today. Be inspired and hear new ideas that can transform the way you operate today – and in the future.

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Chefs’ Gifts to Win the Day

Chef's Toys

People who love the kitchen are often choosy about their gear. So. what do you get the chef in your life? It's an endless conundrum for people who really want to equip a family member or friend with some of the best modern kitchen tools that will help them to innovate as they craft dishes. Some of your garden-variety guides just show you what's hot at Williams-Sonoma or out of some general catalog, but this shopping guide uses actual input from real chefs with experience in the kitchen.

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5 Kitchen Supply Items Your Restaurant Needs

Lit Supply

If you’re opening a new restaurant, there are many things to consider. One of the most crucial elements for restaurants is kitchen equipment. The equipment helps ensure your employees can prep, bake, cook and execute all other tasks day in and day out. When you’re starting, you won’t hire many employees, meaning you need the best kitchen equipment to offer the best services.

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Big Olaf Ice Cream linked to Listeria Illnesses and Deaths since January 2021

Bill Marler

Key Facts: States impacted: Florida, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey. 23 sick. 22 hospitalized. 1 death and 1 fetal loss. The Florida Department of Health, CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several other states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.

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Effective Use of Customer Data Can Increase Your Restaurant Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re constantly being bombarded by messages about how important it is to own your customer data. But what does that actually mean, and how does it increase sales? Customer data is only one segment of the information you need for good sales insights, marketing information, and business analytics. First, let's take a look at all three segments.

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Order and Pay at the Table: A Guide for Your Restaurant

Lavu

Are you looking for ways to elevate customer experiences while improving your restaurant’s ability to quickly and efficiently serve guests? Then, you might want to … Order and Pay at the Table: A Guide for Your Restaurant Read More ». The post Order and Pay at the Table: A Guide for Your Restaurant appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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How automation can solve today’s foodservice challenges

The NAFEM Show

From addressing labor shortages to standardizing convenience, quality and safety, automation technology is constantly evolving and improving. As a result, more applications and opportunities continue to arise across the foodservice industry. Here’s a look at the role that automation plays in foodservice today – and how it can help you with some of today’s most pressing challenges.

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Guide to Gifting a Mixology Master

Chef's Toys

For those of us who don't have bartending experience and don't really think about what it entails, the art of filling those glasses might seem kind of basic. However, there's quite a bit of complexity to making the best cocktails, and people who are really into the stuff like to keep learning about the ins and outs of being a mixologist. Some of your pro bartenders are like professors – they like to compare mixing drinks to chemistry, or even particle physics.

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148: The Voice of Bees & Pollinators in Detroit

Eating at a Meeting

Brian Peterson is a 5th grade teacher, a beekeeper, and gardener. On this episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE he's going to share how and why pollinators are so important to the food and beverage industry and meetings. As founder of the nonprofit Bees in the D, he's aiming to bring back Michigan’s declining pollinator population and educating us all on the complexities and importance of bees and pollinators to not only our food industry but our ecosystem as a whole.

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Are Revive Superfood Smoothies linked to acute Liver Failure too?

Bill Marler

If you follow this Reddit thread – [link] it certainly seems that the numbers of ill coming forward are growing of people with nearly identical acute symptoms – abnormal liver enzymes and bilirubin, many with gallbladder involvement. Many have had multiple blood tests, MRIs, CTs, ultrasounds, with likely liver biopsies and gall bladder removals. These are essentially the same symptoms and outcomes that have surfaced after being retained by and speaking to the over 175 people linked to the con

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