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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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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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 18, 2024

So, you're in the restaurant biz, slinging delicious dishes and mixing up killer cocktails. But conquering taste buds isn’t enough. You're a business after all, and increasing profitability and beating the competition is critical.

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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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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 6, 2024

By Mo Chaar There are approximately 8 million fathers in Canada, and while dining out for Father’s Day isn’t quite as popular as Mother’s Day, restaurants still saw a 22 per cent increase on the occasion last year. As people celebrate the father figures in their lives, the holiday presents an opportunity for restaurant owners to tap […] The post Hit a home run with your Father’s Day promotional strategy appeared first on Restobiz.

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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 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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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 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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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 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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FoodService Director

JUNE 20, 2024

During a session at FoodService Director’s annual MenuDirections conference, the team shared how they build staffs’ confidence in the kitchen and get them to excited about scratch-made meals.

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Healthy Schools Campaign

JUNE 25, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded $2.5 million each to 18 states to support the implementation, enhancement or expansion of their school Medicaid program. The announcement was made June 25. The grants are intended to help bolster state and local infrastructure for the school Medicaid program and are one of a series of recent federal investments aimed at connecting millions more children to essential school health services.

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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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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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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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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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Restaurant Technology Network

JUNE 7, 2024

Rob Taylor, Executive VP at QikServe, offers advice for restaurant operators about optimizing efficiency and enhancing revenue with scalable digital solutions for mobile ordering and advanced integrations that bridge the physical and digital experien

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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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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

With a focus on fresh-cut produce in the U.S./North America, this article explores critical questions related to the improvement and modernization of the microbial outbreak investigation process.

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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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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 25, 2024

Brannen Purdee has joined Krowne as western regional sales manager, foodservice division. Purdee has a background in sales and has held several roles as a business development manager. He has a bachelor’s degree in science from Valdosta State University. “I am thrilled for Brannen to start his journey at Krowne.

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FoodService Director

JUNE 27, 2024

In the Red, White & Taste promotion celebrating the Summer Games in France, Metz Culinary Management’s seasonal festivities focus on West African barbecue plates, along with familiar regional American variations on the smoky theme.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 19, 2024

According to Morning Consult Intelligence data, the leading audience & brand tracking platform, the Holiday Inn brand is the most trusted travel and hospitality brand in the United States. To celebrate, IHG Hotels & Resorts looks back on the brand’s history and legacy of extraordinary stories and industry-changing success.

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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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Fast Casual

JUNE 10, 2024

Brian Pickens, product manager at NCR Voyix, talks about the three challenges quick-serve restaurants face that can often be effectively solved through deployment of mobile handheld devices.

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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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