Fast Casual
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The food truck market is growing at a healthy CAGR of 4.29% and is expected to reach a value of $2.65 billion by 2027. While the growing popularity of food trucks is likely to bring more customers, the longer queuing times this could bring is likely to be a challenge for many popular hospitality managers.
Restobiz
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
By Madan Kanala Managing multiple concepts within a restaurant group can be exciting and challenging in this dynamic industry. Each concept generates a wealth of data with its unique menu, customer base, and operational style. Leveraging this data is crucial for maintaining high standards, optimizing operations, and driving growth. This is where software applications, able […] The post Software can help restaurants with data aggregation and segregation appeared first on Restobiz.
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Chef Ann Foundation
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
We recently hosted a panel discussion to learn about how the biggest school district in New England — Boston Public Schools — and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at large are working to improve school meal programs, invest in the school food workforce, and support local and regional farmers. Here’s what we learned.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Can AI and robotics provide solutions to some of the toughest challenges faced by QSRs? Ofer Zinger, co-founder of Kitchen Robotics, thinks so. The company's Beastro was designed to use AI to create personalized dishes, thereby cutting labor costs and cutting food waste. It also self-cleans, helping ensure food safety. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) learned more from Zinger.
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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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Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Okay, let's talk about draft beer. It's a big deal, right? It's often a cornerstone of your bar's sales and profits, but it can also be a real headache if you don't keep a tight grip on it.
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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.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Future foodspaces will need to be designed to meet the personalized needs of diverse customer bases, according to Culinary Crossroads: How Societal Shifts Are Defining Tomorrow’s Dining , the latest whitepaper from IA Interior Architects research initiative, HumanX. "The future of restaurant design will be complex and dynamic, shaped by generational preferences, shifting family structures, and broader ecological and economic trends," said Carlotta Dove, Director of Consumer Experie
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.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Loyal clients are what all hotels strive for. The more loyal the client, the less likely they are to switch to another brand - and hotel loyalty programs are an ideal way to seal the deal.
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Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Following the deadly listeriosis outbreak tied to its product, Boar’s Head announced that it is indefinitely closing the facility and is discontinuing the liverwurst responsible, and has established a council of industry-leading experts to enhance the company’s food safety and quality programs.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In this comprehensive video guide, Adam Guild of Owner.com offers best practices for restaurant marketing. In total, you will learn 18 different marketing strategies across Instagram, Facebook, email, SMS, and direct mail.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Horizon Equipment, based in Eagan, Minn., has promoted Ryan Smith to president. Smith has served the dealership for 13 years and most recently held the role of vice president. “Throughout his tenure at Horizon, Smith has demonstrated strategic vision and operational expertise that have been pivotal in navigating the company through significant expansions,” the release says.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Userguest, the pioneering force in hotel technology dedicated to maximising direct revenue, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of a €2.2M seed funding round. Led by Al Mada Ventures and bolstered by CDG Invest, Saviu Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Kalys VC, Plug & Play and esteemed business angels Philippe Limes and Thane Kuhlman, this investment marks a transformative moment for the hotel tech start-up as it prepares for rapid expansion and groundbreaking product innovation.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
With relation to circular agrifood production models, a recent article authored by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) experts has explored the current and emerging risks, data gaps, and opportunities for food safety.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The restaurant industry is fighting a tough battle. Rising costs are not the only financial hazard facing the food service business, as recent studies show that slip and fall cases cost the industry $2 billion a year. However, there are several ways businesses can help reduce risk, financial exposure, and legal complications. Focus on Smart Construction When designing new restaurant spaces, be aware of the need for adequate drainage systems to avoid unwanted water runoff, which can freeze during
Fast Casual
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Visits to Starbucks on the day it relaunched the pumpkin spiced latte (Aug. 22) outpaced its recent Thursday average by 24.1% and stayed elevated through the weekend.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Today Hotels.com launches its annual Hotel Room Innsights Report*, uncovering surprising services and stories from more than 400 partner hotels worldwide. This year’s report reveals the astonishing items left behind by guests, wildest room service orders, hidden hotel perks and ‘out of this world’ services accommodating travelers today.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The newly formed Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration, comprising eight leading food industry member associations, aims to enhance industrywide awareness of the impending FDA Food Traceability Final Rule/FSMA 204.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Day-to-day restaurant operations are stressful enough, and the last thing you want to do is worry about the plumber you hired. Plumbing issues are never a fun thing to deal with at your restaurant, but they are a common enough occurrence that finding the right plumber can make plumbing maintenance less of a headache if they are good at their job. It can also cause an even bigger headache if you find one that is not qualified.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Released today, the MAFSI Business Barometer showed sales continued to decline for the 12th consecutive quarter in Q2/24. But in his executive summary, Michael R. Posternak, CEO of PBAC and Associates, says a recovery could start to appear in Q4/24 or Q1/25. Overall, sales for Q2/24 declined into negative territory at -1.0% and came up short of the forecast for slim growth of +.01%.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
More than ever, today’s travelers see hotels as not just places to stay, but as destinations. From secluded island hideaways to eco-friendly wilderness retreats, this shift is creating new opportunities for modern resorts to drive ancillary revenue by offering memorable, one-of-a-kind experiences that cater to travelers’ unique preferences and needs.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
A recent survey of the low-moisture food industry and relevant stakeholders has revealed the sector’s key food safety challenges and research needs related to food safety culture, sanitation, pathogen reduction, and technology adoption.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Every restaurant’s mission is to get customers in the door and then keep them coming back for more. While there’s no single recipe for recruitment and retention success, many restaurateurs are leveraging a proven approach: loyalty programs. The recurring business these programs drive ultimately helps increase revenue while fostering customer loyalty.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Thrive Restaurant Group has acquired Denver-based Modern Market Eatery. Thrive has been a franchisee of Modern Market since 2022. Modern Market, created in 2009, includes restaurants in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Texas, with licensed locations in Colorado, Georgia, Indiana and Massachusetts. Last November, it opened its first drive-thru.
Bon Appetit Management Company
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Jeff Thurston at The Huntington Jeff Thurston has been at this for a while. Compass and Bon Appétit Management Company’s 2024 Chef of the Year has been working in restaurants since he was a teenager growing up in Toronto. The first job at a quick service restaurant functioned to support his bike habit, he says. “From a young age I rode a bike all over the city,” says Jeff.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Parking revenues have increased by 23.1% from 2019 to 2023, based on a sample of U.S. properties in CBRE’s Trends® in the Hotel Industry database, which is more than four times greater than the growth rate for total hotel revenues during that period. Not only is parking a growing source of revenue, but it is relatively profitable as well. In 2023, parking department profit margins for the CBRE sample were 61.3% of total department revenue, while the average profit margin for all other-operated d
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Running a restaurant comes with a unique set of risks, especially when serving alcohol. While alcohol sales can significantly boost revenue, they also introduce considerable liabilities that vary widely by state. For example, if your establishment serves alcohol to an intoxicated patron who subsequently drives and causes an accident, your business could be held liable for any resulting property damage, personal injury, or even fatalities, depending on local laws.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Detroit-based Little Caesars says it’s celebrating its 65th anniversary by signing numerous multiunit development agreements to expand its footprint across the U.S. The agreements will translate into more than 23 new restaurants opening, according to the press release. New locations will open in Dallas, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Charlotte, Albuquerque, Brooklyn, Baltimore and Greenville.
Culinary Services Group
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Did you know, on average, 5-10% of older adults have an allergy? Or that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that at least 4.5% of people 75+ have food allergies ? In 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code was updated to reflect these growing numbers, adding that kitchen staff should have training on the most common allergens and how to spot an allergy attack.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In the competitive world of luxury hospitality, The Ranch at Laguna Beach stands out as a beacon of innovation, community connection, and unbridled creativity. What was once a run-down resort with a rich but fading legacy has been transformed into an incredible resort. This remarkable journey is a testament to the vision and dedication of Kurt Bjorkman, COO of The Ranch at Laguna Beach, and his team.
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