Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2023

For the longest time, there has been an idea that automation would take away jobs. It has been thought that, eventually, machines would be able to do jobs better than humans. However, when it comes to restaurant work, it is difficult to envision that as a possibility. There is a craft to great food that a robot cannot replace. Nevertheless, automation can help restaurants and restaurant staff perform their job more easily and efficiently.

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Food + Tech Connect

MAY 8, 2023

Image Credit: Forbes 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. Two exciting headlines in the food industry have recently caught the food world’s attention. Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, has launched PLEZi Nutrition, a health-conscious brand.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 9, 2023

For any restaurant owner, managing inventory can be one of the most challenging and time-consuming aspects of running a successful business.

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Wasserstrom

MAY 9, 2023

With summer approaching, it’s that time of the year when your commercial ice machines are likely to experience an increased workload. Ensuring that your employees maintain a regular cleaning schedule while using the proper sanitizing solutions and following manufacturer instructions is an essential part of any foodservice operation. How to Avoid an Ice Machine Meltdown […] The post 6 Benefits of Maintaining Your Commercial Ice Machine appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

The restaurant industry has embraced technology and, of late, it’s been at the leading edge. From the humble QR code, which quickly became a mainstay during the pandemic, to recent reports of “digital-only” restaurants, tech is starting to define service for restaurants and customers alike. There has been an avalanche of commentary and analysis on how automation and AI have collectively helped restaurants cope with now all-too-familiar challenges: labor, supply, inflation.

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Fast Casual

MAY 12, 2023

Cinnaholic has more than 87 units. The signature roll brand is far from the typical sweet snack.

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FoodLogiQ

MAY 12, 2023

Food safety is a critical aspect of running any restaurant. Compliance with regulatory guidelines related to food safety and quality is essential to ensure customer safety and prevent potential legal issues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for enforcing food safety regulations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2023

Multi-unit restaurant owners in the have lots of reasons for wanting to diversify their brand portfolios. After experiencing significant headwinds of a pandemic followed by historic inflation, many multi-unit restaurant franchisees might be looking outside the industry for diversification. As a veteran of the restaurant industry, I’ve always espoused that it is critical not to put all your eggs in one basket if you have the capital, time and energy to get into other categories.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 10, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, more than doubles its luxury and lifestyle presence in Italy, cementing its presence in this key growth market.

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Fast Casual

MAY 12, 2023

Star Micronics & ClearTEQ partner together to provide an optimal POS solution to specialty market and small business, East Meats West

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Restaurant Technology Network

MAY 11, 2023

A summary of real-world installations and insights, showcasing how AI is helping restaurants super-charge efficiencies, solve challenges and enhance customer journeys.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2023

This year will likely be known as the pivotal year for going beyond Dry January and Sober October (though I'm sure the press and Instagram will still love those opportunities to focus). It is truly the breakthrough year for non-alcoholic "adult drinks" served behind the bar, sold in stores, and developed in labs, kitchens and bars at a breakneck pace.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 8, 2023

On 1 June 2023, Dusit will take the ASAI brand outside of Thailand with the opening of ASAI Kyoto Shijo - Dusit’s first hotel in Japan - which puts guests in the heart of the Shijo-Karasuma neighbourhood, near the famous Nishiki Market in the city’s renowned Downtown area.

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Fast Casual

MAY 9, 2023

This white paper, sponsored by Sani Professional, discusses how a proactive approach to maintaining a clean and sanitary environment can break the chain of illness.

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SQF Institute

MAY 11, 2023

Food safety is crucial for storage and distribution facilities for various reasons: Protecting consumer health: Ensuring food safety during storage and distribution is essential to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses. Improper handling, storage, or transportation practices can lead to the growth of pathogens, contamination, or deterioration of food products, which can cause severe health risks when consumed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2023

Maintaining a community focus was important to Grégoire Jacquet when he founded Grégoire more than 20 years ago. He made sure to recognize customers and address them by name and remember their orders. This attention to detail has been rewarded with a 75-percent customer return rate at the fine fast-casual brand. Jacquet now want his franchisees to learn from his example and keep conne[link] to their customers and community.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 11, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of its first Radisson-branded hotel, Radisson Hotel Baku, following an extensive renovation and re-branding of the existing Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Baku. Located in one of the city’s prime residential and commercial districts, Radisson Baku Hotel will be the Group’s first Radisson property in Azerbaijan.

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Restaurant Technology Network

MAY 11, 2023

A summary of real-world installations and insights, showcasing how AI is helping restaurants super-charge efficiencies, solve challenges and enhance customer journeys.

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LTI, Inc.

MAY 10, 2023

LTI is pleased to announce the recent hire of Johnnie Merchant to serve as regional sales manager for the organization. Merchant will oversee sales growth and increase awareness for LTI’s product line in territories west of the Mississippi. With over thirty years of experience in the foodservice industry, Merchant brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2023

Cocktail experience is one of the many reasons your customers return repeatedly. There is a lot to consider when selecting the perfect ice type like nugget, sphere, squared, crescent, and many more. The bigger the crowd, the bigger the ice demand. Everyone relies on high quality, dependable ice machines that are designed to output the right amount of ice.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 11, 2023

This summer, the producers of HITEC at HFTP are bringing thousands of hospitality professionals together to showcase their products and services to high-level professionals and key decision-makers in the industry, enhancing their brand awareness and global visibility.

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Culinary Digital

MAY 10, 2023

Modern technology has transformed food systems for improved nutrition and healthy, wholesome, affordable, and sustainable diets. It has helped automate food handling processes like procurement, management, and consumption activities to curb costs and to address a host of other legacy challenges. State correctional institutions are responsible for providing millions of inmates with daily meals.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

MAY 10, 2023

Members of the Southeast-Midwest Region Plant-Forward Culinary Collaborative pose during a plant-forward training at Denison University For over 15 years, Bon Appétit Management Company has been focused on putting plants at the center of the plate in an effort to fight climate change and promote wellness. In 2019, we took it a step further , establishing the Plant-Forward Culinary Collaborative (PFCC), a working group that seeks to define the future of plant-forward in our cafés and spread best

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FoodDocs

MAY 10, 2023

Raw green beans are a great source of nutrients and can be a healthy addition to your diet, but it's important to understand the potential risks involved and how to minimize them. Green beans and other legumes are considered high-risk foods , especially when served raw. Several food safety concerns surround the products, which require close monitoring by food handlers.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 8, 2023

Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the city’s largest downtown ground-up hotel development project in 40 years, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning March 15, 2024. Owned by Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the new 976-room hotel will offer direct access to the Georgia World Congress Center via a pedestrian walkway and is located next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, perfect for sports and entertainment fans.

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Culinary Services Group

MAY 10, 2023

Have you ever felt stressed, anxious, or had changes in your mood? Chances are, you have. Everyone deals with changes in their mental health at some point. Current statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration show that 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, with 1 in 20 people experiencing a serious mental illness.

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LTI, Inc.

MAY 9, 2023

From new technology and equipment, to improved layouts and eco-friendliness, there are many exciting trends emerging in school cafeterias across the country. Let’s explore the top five that are influencing school cafeterias across the country and leading the way to more efficient and crowd-pleasing methods to serve students. Trend 1: Upgrading cafeteria serving line equipment.

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Forward Fooding

MAY 9, 2023

Investment in alternative protein is shifting away from brands towards enabling technologies and ingredients, but why is it happening, and what does it mean for the space? Let’s find out more. Between 2020 and 2022, sales of plant-based meat products grew by 21% in the EU, while conventional meat product sales fell by 8% in the same period. But this is no time for investors in the alternative protein space to be optimistic.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 12, 2023

While craft brewing, home brewing and beer tasting have exploded in popularity in recent years, beer ultimately consists of a few basic styles. In this complete guide on the main types of beer, you’ll brush up your knowledge about common and popular styles of beer to increase your familiarity with one of the world’s oldest drinks.

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Food Recovery Network

MAY 9, 2023

Daniella Passariello is a senior at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and the President of FRN’s student-led chapter on campus. Recently, Daniella attended the White House Challenge to End Hunger & Build Healthy Communities, an event following up on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health last fall. Read about Daniella’s experience attending this in-person event and her insightful observations about how community leaders, like the students powering our movement, ar

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