January, 2022

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The World’s Largest and Deadliest Listeria Outbreak is turning 4 in March

Bill Marler

Over 200 died, many were the young and the unborn who will never turn 4. In March of this year in will be 4 years since I boarded a flight from Seattle to Johannesburg (20 plus hour flight) to speak at a food safety conference just days after the South African health authorities announced that a Listeria outbreak had been linked to a product named polony manufactured by the largest food manufacturer in Africa.

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Five Ways to Increase Sales at Your Restaurant this Valentine’s Day

Modern Restaurant Management

On Valentine’s Day, restaurants fill up quickly with reservations from couples eager to spend a romantic night together. In fact, before COVID in 2016, both single people and couples spent a total of 35 million dollars on Valentine’s day experiences. While gifts are great, dates night at a sit-down restaurant remain probably the most common and traditional V-Day activity.

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5 Key Restaurant Industry Trends to Know in 2022

Lavu

We already know how quickly the restaurant industry can change. Rapid changes in consumer behaviors during COVID-19 introduced widespread disruption in the food service industry. … 5 Key Restaurant Industry Trends to Know in 2022 Read More ». The post 5 Key Restaurant Industry Trends to Know in 2022 appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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How To Reduce Dead Stock and Sell Slow-Moving Stock in Your Bar

Sculpture Hospitality

Dead stock , also known as inventory obsolescence, is surplus inventory that your bar is not likely to sell in the foreseeable future. It is something that every bar inventory manager will have to deal with, and can be a drain on storage space and resources.

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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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4 Restaurant Kitchen Must Haves

Lit Supply

On the surface, a restaurant kitchen may not seem that different from your kitchen at home. But a restaurant kitchen is meant to serve a completely different purpose. Not only must it serve high-quality food made to a particular standard but it must also serve high quantities of food on a regular basis without fail. Despite the fact that restaurants are increasingly prolific (with 11,693 food and beverage locations in Tennessee alone as of 2018) many up-and-coming restauranteurs don’t unde

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West Norriton Pennsylvania Gino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria link in Hepatitis A Outbreak

Bill Marler

The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) announced today the temporary closure of Gino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in West Norriton in relation to a Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) outbreak in the county. The restaurant will be closed until further notice while the investigation continues. At this time, 11 total cases are under investigation, with 9 confirmed cases of Hepatitis A and 2 potential cases of Hepatitis A.

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How Technology Tools Help Restaurateurs Do More With Less

Modern Restaurant Management

Ensuring guests experience true hospitality is tantamount to running a successful restaurant. Thanks to restaurant technologies, it’s possible to not only deliver a superior customer experience — the crux of hospitality — but also take things to the next level. Yes, the importance of a good customer experience has always been key. However, between staffing shortages, high customer expectations, and pent-up demand due to the ever-in-flux restaurant landscape, it’s more int

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How Much Do Restaurant POS Systems Cost? 14 Factors to Consider

Lavu

How much do restaurant POS systems cost? If you’re looking for a new or upgraded restaurant POS, this is probably one of the first questions … How Much Do Restaurant POS Systems Cost? 14 Factors to Consider Read More ». The post How Much Do Restaurant POS Systems Cost? 14 Factors to Consider appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Restaurant and Bar Inventory: Tips For Managing Your Wine Inventory

Sculpture Hospitality

The amount of wine a restaurant or bar has on hand in their beverage inventory varies from one location to the next.

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Why restaurants fail: Make sure you do not make these 38 mistakes

Lithos POS

It’s easy to feel discouraged when something doesn’t work out, but if you take a step back and analyze the reasons for your failure, you can start again with a fresh perspective. Why do restaurants fail? “ Around 63% of restaurants close within their first year and 85% don’t last more than five years “ This sounds like the thing that’s stopping you from getting into the restaurant business, but maybe it’ll be easier than you think.

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114: Event Food & Beverage Contracts

Eating at a Meeting

When contacting a hotel or other venue to hold a meeting/event there is usually a food and beverage (F&B) contract clause that stipulates the group must spend a minimum amount of money on F&B during the event, providing a source of revenue for the venue. And, if the group doe not generate the contracted amount, it will responsible for making up the difference.

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STOP accepting applicants for 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship

Bill Marler

We were proud to donate $100,000 to start the fellowship. The national nonprofit public health organization STOP Foodborne Illness is accepting applicants for its 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship. Applications must be submitted by March 31. The fellowship program is a partnership with the Michigan State University Online Food Safety Program.

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How to Build Customer Trust with QR Codes

Modern Restaurant Management

QR code usage has surged throughout the pandemic. According to a 2021 Ivanti Research Study, 83 percent of respondents stated that they used a QR code to make a payment or complete a financial transaction for the first time ever. However, there are security concerns with this growing technology, which largely stem from customers sharing data that restaurants could then sell.

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How Much Do Restaurant POS Systems Cost? 14 Factors to Consider

Lavu

How much do restaurant POS systems cost? If you’re looking for a new or upgraded restaurant POS, this is probably one of the first questions … How Much Do Restaurant POS Systems Cost? 14 Factors to Consider Read More ». The post How Much Do Restaurant POS Systems Cost? 14 Factors to Consider appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Optimize Inventory: How To Calculate Bar or Restaurant Reorder Points

Sculpture Hospitality

Optimizing your ordering process is critical to ensuring that your bar or restaurant has the inventory it needs to meet demand. It also helps minimize the risk of surplus and dead stock , which can lead to profit losses.

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Kitchen System Provides Tools for Managing Risks Related to Food Safety

JAMIX

As featured in the Fall/Winter 2021 issue of Campus Dining Today. Copyright 2021 NACUFS®️. Published with permission Anna SkyttäMarketing DirectorJAMIX Inc. Food safety is not only about hygiene or ingredients that comply with regulations; it is also about nutritional quality of food and allergens. From managing menus to inventories, here are a few examples of … Continue reading Kitchen System Provides Tools for Managing Risks Related to Food Safety → The post Kitchen System Provides

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113: Ringing in the New Year with Beverages for Everyone

Eating at a Meeting

What are the cocktail (alcoholic and non!) basics that everyone should know about making excellent drinks? Grab a glass and tune in to learn from cocktail editor, coach and mixologist, Erin R. Petrey about how cocktails are made, why they are made the way they are, and the history behind what's in the glass. Learn what to serve for your New Year celebrations and events in 2022, including non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails.

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Whole Genome Sequencing and Epidemiology tightens E. coli Outbreak linked to Simple Truth Organic brand and the Nature’s Basket brand

Bill Marler

Since the last update on December 30, 2021, CDC updated the case definition and removed three illnesses from this outbreak investigation. These three people were infected with E. coli bacteria that were not as closely related genetically to the rest in this outbreak. None of the three sick people reported eating Organic Power Greens. As of January 6, 2022, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from four states.

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Is Your Ice Cream Too Cold? Lessons in Fighting Friendly Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

In mid-December, a story went viral on Twitter across the pond about a customer being refunded by a food delivery service after complaining that the “four milkshakes, a cheesecake and an ice cream” they had ordered from a Manchester restaurant were “too cold”, as reported by Manchester Evening News. The restaurant owner turned to the media as he felt he had to speak up against the “spate of suspicious refunds” he had been experiencing, with seemingly legitimat

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8 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Restaurant POS System

Lavu

Technology is the heart of any food service business. Be it food trucks, bars, full-service restaurants, or delis, each needs a sound restaurant POS system … 8 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Restaurant POS System Read More ». The post 8 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Restaurant POS System appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Veganuary: how hospitality can ‘do Vegan better’

Kitchen CUT

Veganuary is here again, so we talked to the organisers about the dramatic shift towards plant based diets over the last 12 months and how hospitality operators can ‘do vegan better’ as we move through 2022. With leading scientists at the United Nations, Oxford University and Harvard all warning that a radical shift in our dietary habits is essential to mitigate climate breakdown, the world is finally listening and changing.

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Kitchen System Provides Tools for Managing Risks Related to Food Safety

JAMIX

As featured in the Fall/Winter 2021 issue of Campus Dining Today. Copyright 2021 NACUFS®️. Published with permission Anna SkyttäMarketing DirectorJAMIX Inc. Food safety is not only about hygiene or ingredients that comply with regulations; it is also about nutritional quality of food and allergens. From managing menus to inventories, here are a few examples of … Continue reading Kitchen System Provides Tools for Managing Risks Related to Food Safety → The post Kitchen System Provides

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112: A Different Perspective of Eating at a Meeting

Eating at a Meeting

I met Becky Kekula a few years ago at a conference about work place inclusion. When we talked about what we both do, I was intrigued by her perspective of eating at a meeting. As a person with dwarfism, she opened my eyes to yet another approach #eventprofs should consider when designing events, including the food and beverage service. In her TedX Talk, she says "we live in a society that encourages innovation.

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CDC: Ongoing Outbreak Investigations – Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli

Bill Marler

Salmonella – Onions. As of November 12, 2021, 892 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 38 states and Puerto Rico. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to October 25, 2021. Sick people range in age from less than 1 year to 101 years, with a median age of 37, and 58% are female. Of 571 people with information available, 183 (32%) have been hospitalized.

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Six Strategies to Improve Restaurant Efficiency

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant efficiency is the key to making a profit in an industry with thin margins and fierce competition. Inefficient restaurants are usually the result of a combination of, if not, all of the following factors: Bad stock management and rotation. Untrained and unmotivated staff. Inefficient management of staff. No realistic table management. This guide sets out six tips for improving your restaurant efficiency that can be implemented immediately and cheaper to your pocket.

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How to Train Strong Entry level Food Service Employees

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Read This Free Guide on Training Entry-Level Restaurant Employees There are pros and cons to hiring young staff. Keep these 6 tactics in mind when … How to Train Strong Entry level Food Service Employees Read More ». The post How to Train Strong Entry level Food Service Employees appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Legal Budget for Food Startups

The Food Law Firm

The Food Law Firm has distinct, institutional experience in working with food and supplement start-ups, and is acutely aware of just how precious start-up funds are. A start-up needs to identify priorities, but also sequence the efforts for max effect. Prioritize Trademarks and Branding. IP protection for food and supplement businesses can’t be overstated.

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Taking Loyalty to the New Normal Level and Beyond

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic has challenged the relationship between restaurant operator and guest. Brands that have shifted to a more customer-centric approach have an understanding of loyalty as being earned and not sold. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Suzi Tripp, VP of Insights at digital transformation firm Brooks Bell how restaurants loyalty programs are evolving and the importance of having a head of loyalty who understands why people buy, how they buy and how often they buy.

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Customer Intelligence Is Key to Revolutionizing Restaurants Inside and Out

Modern Restaurant Management

It may not look like it at first glance, but every interaction you have with your guests generates data. From the moment they set foot inside your restaurant to the first time they log onto your website, your customers are sharing vital pieces of information that can fundamentally change how your brand operates. To understand what customer intelligence is, we have to define what it means for restaurants.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships. The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank.