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How to Build Social Proof for Your Restaurant Business

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has generally seen an increase in online orders since the start of the pandemic. Although this is a welcome development, it also means more competition. It means more restaurant businesses now have an online presence. So, how do you attract more customers to your restaurant in the competitive market? One way to do this is by building social proof.

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The need for greater flexibility in foodservice equipment

Restobiz

By Doug George The foodservice industry continues to evolve, with constantly changing regulations and new technologies and innovations emerging all the time. As all sectors of foodservice rely on speed and efficiency when it comes to smooth operations, managers and operators are seeking equipment in 2023 that offers operational flexibility and can be convertible by […] The post The need for greater flexibility in foodservice equipment appeared first on Restobiz.

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Cultivated Chicken Receives USDA Approval, Cava’s IPO Raises $318M + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: Green Queen 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. In a significant milestone for the cultivated meat industry, Upside Foods of California and Eat Just have both achieved USDA label approval.

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Great Wolf Resorts Partners with APS to Modernize Reservations Technology

Hospitality Net

Great Wolf Resorts, North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts, has selected Above Property Services (APS®) to modernize its technology across their 19 properties across the country. Great Wolf Resorts’ strategic decision to partner with APS was part of an ongoing effort to enhance capabilities and the overall guest experience.

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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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How QSR Brands Can Best Position Themselves for Non-Traditional Expansion

Modern Restaurant Management

As travel and leisure activities continue to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands like ours have a unique opportunity to position themselves for growth in non-traditional venues like airports, casinos, college campuses, sports stadiums and other travel centers. People are eager to resume their travel journeys and fill up their social calendars, which has allowed QSRs to tap into the demand for quick and convenient food options by expanding their

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Fueling the Future of School Food in California

Chef Ann Foundation

It’s an exciting time for school food and California is taking incredible strides to implement more scratch cooking in schools. Read on to learn how we are supporting programs such as Santa Clara Unified School District via Specialized Programming.

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MMI Hotel Group To Operate Fontana Village Resort & Marina In NC

Hospitality Net

Officials of MMI Hotel Group (MMI), a leading operator of core, lifestyle and destination resorts and hotels located primarily in the Southeast United States, today announced the company has been selected to operate Fontana Village Resort & Marina in Fontana Dam, N.C. Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Fontana Village is a resort property comprised of approximately 356 scenic acres that includes a 91-room lodge, 124 cabins, two restaurants, a general store, two swimming pools including

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The Power of Storytelling: Secrets to Content Marketing for Franchise Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Yet, there is nothing common about your specific brand. Every brand has a story, and that’s what makes customers, employees and franchisees take notice, choose you and keep coming back.

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How to Measure Liquor Bottles for Successful Inventory Control

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a successful bar or restaurant requires efficient inventory management, especially when it comes to liquor bottles. Keeping track of the quantity and quality of your spirits is crucial for maintaining profitability and providing excellent customer service.

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Fueling the Future of School Food in California

Chef Ann Foundation

It’s an exciting time for school food and California is taking incredible strides to implement more scratch cooking in schools. Read on to learn how we are supporting programs such as Santa Clara Unified School District via Specialized Programming.

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Voice ordering at the self-service kiosk? Coming right up

Fast Casual

Ben Kaplan of PLNT Burger and Ken Sutton of Yobe Inc. are working on a voice solution that will allow guests to speak their order at a kiosk and pick it up in a manner of minutes.

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Menu Engineering: The Secret to Maximum Profitability

Modern Restaurant Management

Not all menu items are created equal, nor do they contribute the same profit to the bottom line. Some dishes are more popular and increase revenue, while others carry a smaller margin or might not be ordered as often. It is important to understand not only the profitability of each item per serving but also its overall contribution according to the total servings sold.

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Driftwood Capital Acquires 299-Key Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park Hotel

Hospitality Net

Driftwood Capital, a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm providing attractive returns in hospitality, announces the acquisition of the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park. The 299-key hotel is centrally located within the 90-acre master-planned, mixed-use community of Granite Park in the north Dallas suburb of Plano. This marks the company’s third hotel acquisition in the Dallas-Fort Worth market; it also owns the 231-key Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront and the 248-key Hilton Dallas

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Thomas Cuisine Team Members Recognized as Foodservice Heroes

Thomas Cuisine

Meet Four Thomas Cuisine Team Members Making an Impact Cassie Ruckel, Patient Cook Antonio Gonzalez, Transporter Sandra Kennedy, Nutrition and Dining Department Office Assistant Jenny Cruz, Unit Host Lead There’s no denying that people are at the heart of food and service. Today, we celebrate the recognition of four exceptional Thomas Cuisine team members recently recognized as Foodservice Heroes by Food Management.

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Gong cha president reveals 4 steps to conquering US market

Fast Casual

Geoff Henry, president of Gong cha Americas, shares the brand's 4-step strategy to enter the US market.

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Don’t Slip Up: Preventing Summer Falls at Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Everyone knows to be careful during the winter months when there’s snow or ice on the ground. What people often neglect to consider is that hazards still exist in the summer months, both indoors and outdoors. In fact, it’s the element of surprise that can make summer slips, trips and falls more severe than those that occur in winter. Slips, trips and falls are the second-leading cause of employee injury nationally.

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IntercityHotel brand comes to Rotterdam-Schiedam

Hospitality Net

The IntercityHotel brand is on a growth trajectory in Europe: Deutsche Hospitality recently signed an agreement for a new IntercityHotel in Rotterdam-Schiedam together with the joint venture between Dutch project development company De Veste Schiedam B.V. and Necron GmbH. The hotel is expected to open by the end of 2025.

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University of Arizona Awarded Best Innovation Among Universities

MenuTrinfo

Their dining program took home the 2023 Allergy Award honors from MenuTrinfo after a tough nomination process After holding an open nomination process, The University of Arizona was selected as a 2023 MenuTrinfo® Allergy Award Winner for the first time. The awards, in their seventh year, are open to any entity or person(s) who have dedicated program to further allergen awareness, training or certifications for being free from any or all of the major allergens.

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Cambro’s Business of the Week: Crystal’s Mobile Snack Bar

the CAMBRO blog

When opportunity knocked, Crystal Delgado answered! After a 7-year career in human resources, Delgado decided to stay at home with her two kids, who were both under 2 years old at the time. Child care was too expensive and she preferred to stay home with them anyway! When a family member asked her to make traditional Mexican snacks for a Quinceañera, they unknowingly changed Delgado’s life.

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Holiday Drinks for Your Restaurant in 2023

Chef's Toys

Nothing says "holiday cheer" quite like eggnog, some Christmas cookies, and gathering the whole family around the fireplace. In this holiday guide, we've shared 5 of our favorite cocktails to get you feeling festive, as well as the perfect glassware pairing for each drink. These seasonal spirits are a fun option for restaurants that want to serve something special during the busy winter months, and they're great for holiday house parties as well!

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318-key Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya planned for Late 2024

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya in partnership with Destination Group, a leading hospitality and restaurant company in Thailand.

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Selecting the Perfect Online Food Order System: Key Factors to Consider

The Foody Gram

An online food order system can work wonders for your restaurant if it possesses all the features necessary for managing customers and orders, expanding your customer base, and showcasing your menu. Moreover, it can assist you and your team in maintaining accurate order records, ensuring you stay updated on all aspects of your business. Choosing the right commission-free online ordering software can be challenging, which is why we've compiled a list of essential factors to help you make an infor

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Choosing the Right Commercial Kitchen Ventilation System

Chef's Deal

Commercial kitchen ventilation systems facilitate the movement of air in a kitchen and clean it of smoke, grease, dust, and various sediments to maintain a healthy environment. The air quality in your kitchen depends on the exhaust hoods attached to your equipment and the proper collection and release of harmful particles and gases. Commercial kitchens are often enclosed and busy environments with several industrial pieces of equipment working at the same time.

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Alison Patt, President and CEO of Thomas Cuisine Featured in IBR’s 2023 Women of the Year

Thomas Cuisine

Announcing Thomas Cuisine’s Alison Patt Amongst Idaho Business Review's 2023 Women of the Year Award Honorees The Idaho Business Review has unveiled the 50 Women of the Year Honorees for 2023. Among the honorees of highly dedicated and talented leaders is Thomas Cuisine’s President and CEO, Alison Patt. The exceptional qualities of these entrepreneurial leaders propel Idaho and the nation forward and cannot be overstated.

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Reinventing Travel Content: Technology Will Flip Over the Industry and Redefine the Customer Journey

Hospitality Net

Platforms like Airbnb, GetYourGuide, Viator, and Tours by Locals have empowered ordinary citizens with knowledge of a city–or with a specific activity to offer within it–to become travel vendors. Through these marketplaces, anyone can sell their travel services, which has increased the already overwhelming amount of content available for travelers, and further complicates their decision-making process.

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Coffee Talk: An Industry Guide to Regulatory Changes

MenuTrinfo

MenuTrinfo hosts Coffee Talk on a monthly basis to discuss trending topics in the food allergy industry. This past month, our CEO Betsy Craig discussed updates in the 2022 FDA Food Code, covering the new legislation and what it means to the food service industry. Alongside is host Kelley Magowan from MenuTrinfo — an informative webinar with contributions from folks in the food industry and beyond!

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How to Elevate Your Foodservice Operation with Simplicity Counters

LTI, Inc.

Are you looking to enhance your foodservice operation with versatile and efficient serving counters — but without exasperatingly long lead times? Our Simplicity modular counter series offers a streamlined solution that can be tailored to meet your specific needs. With readily available components, estimating, drafting, order entry and manufacturing are completed more efficiently.

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Food Advertising to Drive Sales

NewPoint Marketing

Advertising has long been an integral part of the food industry. From the French avertissement for “giving notice or announcement” – advertising is not unlike the dinner bell on yesteryear’s farms. In its most basic function, food advertising is a call to eat, but it’s a dinner bell with a value proposition added to it—your value prop. […] The post Food Advertising to Drive Sales appeared first on NewPoint Marketing.

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What’s Hot – or Not – in Social Media Marketing for Hotels?

Hospitality Net

This year we’ve all been talking about AI, Chat GPT, a cookie-less future (someday), and traveler insights. Social media has been a bit less buzzy than in times past. A potential ban on TikTok has been making headlines in the U.S., despite being the fastest-growing platform. Facebook still has the biggest user base and is the top social channel for advertisers.

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How to Create a Successful Restaurant Website: Key Elements and Strategies

The Foody Gram

As a restaurant owner, attracting customers in today's competitive market can be challenging. With an increasing number of people searching for dining options online, having a robust web presence is crucial for your restaurant's success. Now more than ever, it's essential to have not just any website, but one that includes all the key elements potential customers expect, such as a restaurant ordering system.