Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2024

I’m an avid thrifter. I’ve visited almost every thrift store in my town — more than once. At checkout, I’m often handed a punch card alongside my receipt. We’re all familiar with punch cards; spend $100, get $10 free! But we’re also all familiar with the concept of forgetfulness. By the time I’ve purchased enough to get me to the $100 threshold (which for me, doesn’t take long), the long-forgotten punch card has already made its way to a trash can

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Restobiz

JUNE 14, 2024

By Jessica Brill As the foodservice industry progresses on the road to recovery, the post-pandemic landscape continues to challenge a great number of restaurateurs. Inflation, staffing shortages, and government policies threaten the livelihoods of so many hospitality businesses, as many operators work to get back on their feet. Prior to the pandemic, the average monthly […] The post Restaurants in real-time: today’s foodservice industry and where we’re headed appeared first on Restob

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Food + Tech Connect

JUNE 24, 2024

Image Credit: AgFunder News Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. Closing the financing gap in regenerative agriculture presents a significant investment opportunity, potentially unlocking $4.5 trillion annually while saving $5.7 trillion in environmental and social costs.

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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 14, 2024

The European Commission is taking strides to improve honey authenticity, including setting new origin labeling requirements, and the development of harmonized traceability requirements and improved methods of composition analysis and origin tracing. The Commission is assembling a group of experts called the “Honey Platform” to advise this work and is accepting applications.

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Wasserstrom

JUNE 6, 2024

Unlike picking out furniture for your home kitchen, selecting commercial shelving for your restaurant’s back of house (BoH) is a surprisingly complex task. Foodservice demands a specialized approach to storage, and we are here to help you make the best selection to meet the needs of your professional kitchen. This shelving guide breaks down the […] The post A Commercial Shelving Buying Guide for Your Restaurant’s Back of House appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Have you completed a small business checkup at your restaurant lately? If not, you might be overlooking ways to improve your eatery’s financial health and learn to thrive in this challenging economic climate. Full tables, employees earning solid tips, shifts being fully staffed and the restaurant having the ability to source quality provisions at reasonable prices and dependable delivery times, are among the signs the business is thriving, according to Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus.

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Restobiz

JUNE 24, 2024

By Dawn Castell Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about serving great food, it’s about creating memorable experiences, building a loyal customer base, and mastering the art of hospitality. Whether you’re a seasoned restaurateur or just starting out in the business, here are key strategies to elevate your restaurant and achieve lasting success.

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Food + Tech Connect

JUNE 3, 2024

Image Credit: Dallas News Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. Poppi, a prebiotic soda company, is confronting a class action lawsuit in California, with claims surpassing $5 million, over its ‘prebiotic’ health assertions.

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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

Approximately half of raw chicken sold at Lidl stores across five European countries are contaminated with antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens, according to the findings of a recent sampling and testing project commissioned by Essere Animali.

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Fast Casual

JUNE 19, 2024

Marbue Brown, author, consultant, and CX executive, shares strategies for balancing AI with the human touch in customer experience development, the topic of his panel at the ICX Summit in Charlotte, NC on September 9-11.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 4, 2024

Been in the bar business for a while? If so, you’ve likely seen trends come and go, mixed countless margaritas, and maybe even hold the record for most obscure beer trivia answered correctly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2024

There are approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – the equivalent of sickening one in six Americans each year, according to federal government estimates. Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization designated “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected” as the theme for World Food Safety Day (June 7) 2024.

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Restobiz

JUNE 13, 2024

In the optimistic spirit that often comes with spring and summer, we dive into today’s foodservice challenges and successes in this issue, with a look towards top trends and where we are headed through the remainder of the year. Our Spring/Summer 2024 issue of Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News examines the industry from menu trends […] The post The Spring/Summer issue of CRFN Magazine is now available!

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Food + Tech Connect

JUNE 10, 2024

Image Credit: Eater Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. Foxtrot is set for a revival with plans to reopen 15 stores across Chicago, Dallas, and Austin this summer, while Meati Foods, known for its mycelium-based cutlets and steaks, secures $100M in funding despite recent layoffs, expanding to 7,000 retail locations.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 28, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new European markets and build on Hyatt’s strong momentum in the region.

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Fast Casual

JUNE 24, 2024

The Bagel Factory, a U.K.-based convenience food brand, has tapped nsign.tv to provide digital signage software to help in the digital transformation of its stores.

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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed preliminary findings from a multi-year environmental study of a specific growing region in the Southwest U.S., which sought to better understand the ecology of human pathogens in the environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2024

“While Gen Z doesn’t have a ton of disposable income, this generation is more likely to spend the extra money they do have on experiences, like visiting restaurants, than other generations.” Those words from Katherine Pendrill, Senior Manager, Content Marketing at TouchBistro, should be quite telling for restaurant operators as they point out the opportunity that exists to reach a valuable audience.

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Wasserstrom

JUNE 10, 2024

As more young workers enter professional kitchens this summer, it’s important to consider their aptitude for safety. Statistically, the young people who suffer the most work-related injuries are from the restaurant industry. And in the fast food segment, that number rises even higher. Why Do Teens Require Special Safety Training? It’s ethically imperative that […] The post How to Train Young Restaurant Workers for On-the-Job Safety appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 11, 2024

Congratulations! You're a restaurant owner – a total rockstar with a dream of serving up delicious food and making people happy. But between menu planning, counting restaurant inventory , keeping staff happy, and deciphering that mountain of health codes, you might feel like your brain is about to explode.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 9, 2024

The hospitality industry has witnessed an explosion in technology that has transformed the way properties engage with guests. From a proliferation of mobile apps and chatbots to self-service options for everything from check-in to food ordering, change is the order of the day.

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Fast Casual

JUNE 21, 2024

FastCasual editor Cherryh Cansler chats with catering guru, Erle Dardick, about the $124 billion catering industry and how technology is only part of a restaurant's successful catering strategy.

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Chef Ann Foundation

JUNE 9, 2024

Bulk Milk programs are a proven solution to reducing one of the top sources of packaging and liquid food waste in schools and come with cascading benefits—from fresher-tasting milk for students to long-term cost savings for schools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2024

Diners should expect to be delighted by modernized comfort food and low-waste menus, according to Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus Top North America Trends 2024 report. It also acts as a recipe guide with solutions to industry-wide challenges, from cost-saving initiatives that ease labor shortages to recipes backed by forward-thinking trends.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JUNE 24, 2024

Strata GPO announced the retirement of Gyle Walker after 20 years of service and 40 years in the industry. “It has been an incredible journey working together with Gyle,” says Mike Jewett, CEO of Strata GPO, in the release. “His dedication to serving our members, combined with his genuine compassion and insight, have established a high benchmark.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 25, 2024

So, you've got the entrepreneurial spirit itching for action, but the idea of building a business from the ground up seems a little daunting? Franchises can be mighty attractive , offering a road to success with a well-known brand name and established system.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 7, 2024

Accor Greater China, together with Changzhou High-Speed Railway Town and Changzhou High-Tech Group Co., Ltd., has announced the signing of a multiple property hospitality project in the fast-growing community of Changzhou High Speed Rail New Town. Sofitel Changzhou will bring a French luxury experience, complemented by Novotel Changzhou and a Novotel Living Changzhou extended stay hotel.

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Fast Casual

JUNE 17, 2024

Earnings reports will always stand out, but even grand openings are no longer a coverage guarantee. When announcements are few and far between or stories fall flat, restaurants can stay top of mind by putting these factors to work.

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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

Powerful storytelling is a transformative tool for food safety, capable of bridging the communication gap between food safety professionals and top management. The "hero" and "guide" relationship of top management and food safety professionals, characterized by mutual trust and a shared goal, underscores the collaborative nature of achieving food safety objectives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

The Green Orchid , a garden-to-table, fully solar-powered restaurant recently opened in Sarasota's Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, expects soon to be the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant, generating more energy than it consumes. Designed by Overland Partners and operated by Michaels On East, the eatery's seasonally inspired menu features produce from The Drs.

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