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Elevating your restaurant business for success

Restobiz

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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What Will We See on Future Menus?

Modern Restaurant Management

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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9 Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Franchise Owner

Sculpture Hospitality

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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nsign.tv teams up with The Bagel Factory for digital signage

Fast Casual

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 & 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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Can the Outbreak Investigation System be Improved?

Food Safety Magazine

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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CMS Awards State Grants to Expand School Medicaid

Healthy Schools Campaign

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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Strata GPO Business Development VP Retires

Foodservice Equipment Reports

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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Frozen Food Industry Group Strives to Reduce Storage Temperature Standards by 3 °C

Food Safety Magazine

The Move to -15 °C—an industry effort to lower frozen food storage and transportation temperature standards—is gaining steam. The group says a 3 °C reduction would significantly increase environmental sustainability without compromising food safety.

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Restaurant Guests in the Driver’s Seat

Modern Restaurant Management

The popularity of drive-thru continues as sales are up 30 percent since 2019. But what do customers want from the drive-thru experience and how can QSRs better meet those needs? How will the drive-thru change in the coming years? To learn how brands can improve the drive-thru experience for their guests and their team, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Kevin Jones, VP of QSR and Hospitality at Mood Media, who has a proven record in sales and account management revenue gr

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Barbecue without borders: Metz chefs inspired by West African traditions

FoodService Director

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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Krowne Makes Hiring Announcement

Foodservice Equipment Reports

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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Practices that Lead to Microbial Contamination of Milk in Zimbabwe’s Informal Dairy Sector

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study provided insight into the on-farm hygiene characteristics that affect the contamination of milk produced at informal dairy farms in Zimbabwe. The risk variables identified in the study can serve as a foundation for microbial contamination prevention strategies for the sector.

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Creating an Effective Cell Phone Policy for Restaurant Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

What are the best practices for instilling an effective cell phone policy for staff at your restaurant? It's a tough issue. This episode of Making Dough Show ! host Hengam Stanfield delves into this topic offering suggestions for creating an efficient and productive workable environment.

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The food-at-work movement: Making catering a solid revenue stream

Fast Casual

It's a mistake to build catering around the classical solutions of POS systems. Instead, operators must become light-food manufacturers.

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Chick-fil-A, 2 Darden Concepts Earn Top Spots in ACSI Report

Foodservice Equipment Reports

The American Customer Satisfaction Index Restaurant and Food Delivery Study 2024 was released today, June 25, offering a glimpse into specific chains’ satisfaction rates, plus the impact of inflation. The study consisted of 14,604 customer surveys, completed between April 2023 and March 2024.

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Can 5S Be a Useful Methodology for the Sanitation Team?

Food Safety Magazine

This article discusses the value of 5S methodology applied to the sanitation team to effect organization, efficiency, efficacy, safety, and standardization.

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Donatos: From Transformation to Transition

Modern Restaurant Management

"Pizza is more than just food; it’s a way to bring people together," Tom Krouse said when asked to describe what it is about pizza that has kept him in love with it for so many years. "I love its universal appeal and the joy it brings to people. At Donatos Pizza, our commitment to quality and community makes our pizza special, and being a part of that has been incredibly fulfilling." The Donatos CEO is retiring in October after 24 years and passing the torch to Kevin King,

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Stories and Reflections from Elise Dudley, our East Coast Fellow

Bon Appetit Management Company

Elise at Coon Brothers Dairy in Upstate NY I can still remember wandering through a sea of broad-leafed bibb, bitter frisée, and tangy watercress greens at Stone Creek Hydroponics in Hartwell, Georgia during my first month traveling as a Bon Appétit Fellow. Not long after the greenhouse tour concluded, I was invited to stay for dinner with the Unruh family and I found myself in the kitchen with Zach and Janelle (and their five sons) chatting about farming, community living, and hearing how neigh

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Does Resting Meat Really Make a Difference?

the CAMBRO blog

Barbecuing is more than just a cooking method, it’s a lifestyle. BBQ enthusiasts work hard to hone their craft to delight their friends, family and customers. Whether you’re grilling a juicy steak, succulent ribs, or a flavorful chicken breast, one crucial step can make a significant difference in the quality of your barbecue: resting the meat.

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Hyatt Acquires the me and all hotels Brand, Positioning Conversion-Friendly Lifestyle Brand for Growth Across Europe and Beyond

Hospitality Net

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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Six Low-Lift Tips for Restaurants Ahead of National Insurance Day

Modern Restaurant Management

While maybe less cute than National Pet Day (4/11) and less tasty than National Cheeseburger Day (9/18), National Insurance Day on June 28 encourages businesses to review their policies to ensure financial success and safety for all involved. Ahead of the holiday, Society Insurance has put together six low-lift things restaurant business owners can do on June 28 (or year-round) to make sure they’re in a good spot against common insurance claims.

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Local tomato sauce punches up pasta dishes at New York schools

FoodService Director

The sauce, which was funded through a state farm-to-school grant, allowed schools to increase the amount of local ingredients in its dishes.

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Host 2025 Revamps Bakery Area

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Organizer of HostMilano, Fiera Milano Spa, has announced a partnership with Consorzio SIPAN to enhance the MIPPP – Milano Pane Pizza Pasta portion of the international trade show. SIPAN comprises more than 60 Italian technology providers.

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The HOTEL Yearbook TECHNOLOGY 2024: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Data in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

The HOTEL Yearbook (HYB) is thrilled to announce the publication of its TECHNOLOGY 2024 edition, at HITEC 2024 in Charlotte, NC. This year’s edition delves into the transformative power of data, exploring how the "everything-data decade" is reshaping the hospitality industry landscape.

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The Authenticity ‘The Bear’ Captures About the Restaurant Industry

the CAMBRO blog

While movies like Chef , Burnt and Waiting… have spotlighted the fast-paced, high-pressure world of the foodservice industry, only one television show stands out in its realistic depiction of this environment: The Bear. This series has captured the hearts and minds of both food enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, thanks to its authentic portrayal of kitchen culture.

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The future of food as medicine: It’s a work in progress

FoodService Director

An expert panel at FoodService Director’s recent Menu Directions conference delved into the past, future and current state of this topic in the onsite foodservice industry.

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Deadline Approaches for CFESA Spring Scholarships

Foodservice Equipment Reports

CFESA has spring scholarships available for service technicians as well as those who support them. To be eligible, applicants must: be at least 17 years old, have obtained (or are working toward obtaining) a high school diploma or equivalent and be interested in pursuing a job in (or currently be employed in) the commercial foodservice equipment service industry.

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Minor Hotels to Introduce NH Hotels & Resorts Brand to Bangkok

Hospitality Net

NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard will be the first NH in Bangkok, second in Thailand, as Minor Hotels maps the brand’s expansion outside of Europe and the Americas.

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Microplastics Ubiquitous in Olive Oil, No Difference Between Glass or Plastic Packaging

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers recently conducted sampling and analysis of common vegetable oils from Italy and Spain, packaged in both glass and plastic bottles, to determine the presence of microplastics. Microplastics were found in every sample tested, regardless of packaging.

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How operators are tackling today’s labor pains

FoodService Director

During a panel at this year’s Menu Directions conference, two operators shared their recruitment and retention wins and what this generation of employees wants from their employer.

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