Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In multiple industries, employee safety can be a chief concern that requires careful consideration by employers. This can especially be the case in food service industries where employees are often in loud, busy environments while moving in and out of kitchen areas with any number of hazards. The best way to mitigate the risks for employees and reduce workplace injuries is for businesses to establish comprehensive safety training programs.

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Restobiz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In recent years, LTOs have become an important tool for operators to drive traffic and boost loyalty. Shifts in customer spending, evolving guest preferences, and increased competition have had many restaurants looking for creative ways to attract and retain visitors. As operators work to increase loyalty and repeat visits, LTOs can be an effective way […] The post Leveraging LTOs and loyalty for higher restaurant revenues appeared first on Restobiz.

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Fast Casual

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In anticipation of her keynote address at the Self Service Innovation Summit this December, Kiosk Marketplace sat down with Gong cha's Rebecca Kahn to discuss the brand's digital journey and the challenges and opportunities presented by self-service technologies.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s Toxic Free Food Act would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to overhaul the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) process, calling it a “loophole” that allows substances to secretly enter the food supply without adequate safety review.

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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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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The global hospitality industry has been observing strong signs of recovery heading into 2025. With travel on the rise once more, hoteliers must strategize effectively to capitalize on this revival period by aligning themselves proactively with emerging trends. While macroeconomic uncertainties remain, the indicators indicate immense recovery opportunities for forward-thinking hoteliers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Restaurant industry eyes have been fixed on the impact of the minimum wage law for fast-food workers in California. Data is bringing a fuller story more into focus. While QSRs did see a spike in closures after the law was signed – 71 percent in California compared to 25 percent nationally – that has leveled off where closures are at the same pace as nationally/comparable states and more related to economic factors than the law, according to “ Assessing the Impact of California&

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Two senior appointments were announced at Alto-Shaam, joining the domestic key accounts team. The fresh hires are as follows: • Ronald Massaro: Massaro was appointed as director of national accounts; he will be responsible for developing and growing relationships with key domestic national accounts, ensuring year-on-year growth targets as well as customer expectations are met.

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Fast Casual

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Robby Berg, regional director of Operations of a Genghis Grill franchise group in Arizona, shares his management wisdom as he worked his way from the kitchen to restaurant operator.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Senator Cory Booker’s Safe School Meals Act proposes widespread reforms that would reduce the presence of toxic heavy metals, pesticides, artificial food dyes, and chemicals in school lunches, and would mandate research to progress remediation methods for environmental contaminants polluting farms.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The travel industry is an essential pillar of the EU’s economy – accounting for roughly 10% of GDP and a similar share of employment. In many aspects, our sector doesn’t get the attention it deserves from policymakers, yet it is a key driver of EU competitiveness, a major source of service exports and a provider of local development all across our continent.

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Forward Fooding

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The alternative protein industry is buzzing with new ideas, with startups and established companies alike racing to develop the next big thing in plant-based, fermented, or cultivated proteins. Innovation is everywhere – whether it’s a new meat substitute that tastes like the real deal, a unique way to produce protein-rich foods or a novel ingredient that improves texture or flavour.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The modern restaurant industry has always moved fast, but the pace continues to accelerate. Consumer demands are changing at a rapid rate. Macroeconomic conditions cycle quicker and quicker. Supply chains, while showing more stability, are fraught with uncertainty. And yet, the modern restaurant is thriving. The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Things may start looking up in the restaurant industry, according to Black Box Intelligence’s most recent monthly update. The firm says restaurant performance in August showed signs of recovery with same-store sales growth improving by 2.0% in comparison to July numbers. In addition, same-store traffic growth accelerated by 1.1 percentage points month-to-month.

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Fast Casual

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The list recognizes top catering leaders from 30 brands, incuding Cava, Subway and Five Guys, who are drivers in one of 2024’s fastest-growing restaurant segments.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak to Brendan Niemira, Ph.D., a Research Microbiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA’s ARS), about his work developing cold plasma technology for microbial decontamination in food applications, and its potential to advance food safety.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In many sectors, the digital transformation has sparked concerns about market concentration, favoring larger players over smaller businesses. Yet, the European hotel industry defies this trend, as evidenced by the latest findings from Hotrec, the umbrella association of hotels and hospitality providers.

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Rosseto

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

At Rosseto, we believe in the power of smart design to enhance your guests’ stay. Our new line of rolling buffet carts does just that – offering a practical and stylish way to elevate your existing dining service. New Rosseto service carts Modulite service carts are perfect for everything from mixology carts to dessert carts. These mobile service carts aren’t here to steal the show but to play a supporting role in making your restaurant or hotel operations smoother and more i

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

On the surface, you may not think a roadside diner or downtown café would have much in common with a fast-casual chain, not to mention an elegant stand-alone restaurant where couples and families celebrate over a two-hour, five-course meal. But the truth is they have a lot in common when it comes to selecting their furniture. Of course, the look and build may differ, but many of the questions they should consider are quite universal.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With National Food Safety Education Month underway, the National Restaurant Association and ServSafe are highlighting some best practices. The group’s new 20-page prevention guide, titled “Always Ready: Foodborne Illness Outbreak,” covers preventative measures as well as what to do if a foodborne illness is reported.

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Fast Casual

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Until the AI overlords take over, our economy is still driven by human people making human decisions. The catering opportunity not only wants but relies on a solid foundation of relationships to endure.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In response to a FOIA petition submitted to USDA by the Associated Press , the agency chose to withhold the requested Boar’s Head inspection and enforcement reports on the grounds that they were being compiled for law enforcement purposes related to the recent listeriosis outbreak.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Paljor Global Corp Private Limited, a leading Nepalese investment firm and luxury carpet manufacturer, to seek opportunities to introduce Dusit’s diverse offerings in Nepal and throughout South Asia.

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the CAMBRO blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Elevate Your Expectations After 25 years of providing the foodservice industry with rust-free Camshelving® , Cambro debuts its newest innovation: Camshelving Elevation Series Wall Shelving , a new vertical storage system that will never rust, corrode, peel or dent for the lifetime of your business. Designed with durable plastic components and Type 304 Stainless Steel accessories, operators have the opportunity to experience wall storage like never before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As the QSR industry becomes increasingly crowded, understanding operations from the inside out is more crucial than ever. The pressure to deliver high-quality products quickly, efficiently, and consistently is immense. As competition intensifies, companies must innovate and streamline operations to stay ahead. This is where real, hands-on experience becomes invaluable.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

KPS Global will soon have a new owner in Viessmann Generations Group. Parent company D Cubed Group made the announcement in a Sept. 3 release; it expects the sale to close in the next 90 days. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. D Cubed created KPS Global in 2015 through the simultaneous acquisitions of Hill Phoenix’s Walk-Ins business from Dover Corp.

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Fast Casual

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Robby Berg, regional director of Operations of a Genghis Grill franchise group in Arizona, shares his management wisdom as he worked his way from the kitchen to restaurant operator.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Penn State University researchers have demonstrated the usefulness of wastewater monitoring for foodborne pathogen surveillance, after successfully isolating Salmonella from wastewater samples and linking them to clinical isolates from an existing foodborne illness outbreak.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

STAY announces the launch of STAY Academy, a comprehensive training platform designed to provide hotel professionals with certified courses that enhance their skills and improve guest experiences.

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Food Safety Tech

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s reorganization implementation involving the creation of a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), adoption of a new model for its field operations and other significant modernization efforts are scheduled for Oct. 1, 2024 , notably enhancing the agency’s ability to oversee and protect the human food supply and other products the FDA regulates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Behind the success of a restaurant — regardless of size — is delicious food, great service and seamless experiences across every touchpoint. The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. Think about it: nine out of 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees, making efficient operations critical for success. When restaurants find their perfect blend of tools, they can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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