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Hard to believe that September is Food Safety Education Month

Bill Marler

With the Wendy’s E. coli outbreak still counting people, the Daily Harvest and Revive people still suffering and the Best of Baltimore Salmonella or Campylobacter outbreak still brewing, that September has anything to do with safe food. An estimated 1 in 6 Americans get foodborne illness (food poisoning) every year, but you can help protect yourself and others from getting sick.

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Using Live Video to Showcase Your Restaurant (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

In today’s world of continuous distraction, it’s important to be able to find strategies for your restaurant that stand out from the noise. Many restaurants have spent a great deal of thoughtfulness and money on carefully preparing their aesthetic both on location and online, but what is the next frontier? Given that we are in a picture perfect Instagram age, many restaurant connoisseurs and foodies crave a deeper experience – enter the world of live video.

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Top 10 Restaurant Inventory Best Practices

Sculpture Hospitality

If you want your restaurant to be a success in this highly-competitive market, you will need to focus on processes that improve your profit margins and grow your bottom line. This means creating a menu that is profitable, reducing food and bar waste, as well as properly managing your orders and controlling the amount of inventory you hold at any one time.

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Handling food safely while eating outdoors

AIA

Handling food safely when dining outside is essential to keep you, your family, and your friends healthy. The picnic and barbeque season provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation with friends and family. But these warm weather events also give food-borne bacteria a chance to thrive. When taking food outside the house, food poisoning is a real risk.

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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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FDA review panel picked to help fix FDA

Bill Marler

The Reagan-Udall Foundation today announced five members of an Independent Expert Panel who will conduct the operational evaluation of the Food and Drug Administration’s human foods program. Dr. Jane Henney, former FDA Commissioner, was named as Chair of the panel last month. Joining Henney are Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, James Jones, Barbara Kowalcyk, Shiriki Kumanyika, and John Taylor.

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Introducing the 2022 Fast Casual Perfect Pitchers

Fast Casual

Following a global contest, five concepts will compete in The Perfect Pitch at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit. Here's a sneak peek of the presenters.

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Lavu and Up ‘n go Partner to Save Time and Create Value for Restaurants Through Easy, Contactless Payments

Lavu

Restaurants Using Lavu Point of Sale (POS) Can Now Offer “Pay at the Table” Experience for Diners via QR Code Albuquerque, NM (September 6, 2022) — Lavu , a major global restaurant software and payments solution provider built by restaurant people, and Up ‘n go , a contactless payments provider that powers QR code pay at the table solutions for restaurants nationwide, today announce a partnership that integrates Up ‘n go’s pay at the table checkout experience with Lavu’s point of sale soft

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Daily Harvest chain of Tara manufacture and distribution determined

Bill Marler

It is the good thing about doing this kind of work for nearly 30 years – I know people who know people. More to come.

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Save Inventory, Time and Labor Cost with IoT Monitoring

Modern Restaurant Management

Inflation is promptly changing the behavior of everyone. People are deciding to eat- at home and purchase less. With people dining out less, some restaurant owners are increasingly trying to cut costs to stay afloat. This article will cover how implementing automation tools like IoT monitoring can save your business money, protect your inventory, and save time.

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Why limited-menu concepts are the future of franchising

Fast Casual

Chris Wyland, chief development oficer, of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, describes why a limited menu is a recipe for success.

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Lavu and Up ‘n go Partner to Save Time and Create Value for Restaurants Through Easy, Contactless Payments

Lavu

Restaurants Using Lavu Point of Sale (POS) Can Now Offer “Pay at the Table” Experience for Diners via QR Code Albuquerque, NM (September 6, 2022) … Lavu and Up ‘n go Partner to Save Time and Create Value for Restaurants Through Easy, Contactless Payments Read More ». The post Lavu and Up ‘n go Partner to Save Time and Create Value for Restaurants Through Easy, Contactless Payments appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Wendy’s E. coli Lawsuits grow

Bill Marler

The E. coli attorneys at Marler Clark filed additional lawsuits in Michigan Circuit Courts, against Wendy’s, Co., and John Doe Corporation (lettuce producer), on behalf of Zachary Nitz and Ebone Colbert-Taylor. Both individuals became ill after eating hamburgers at Wendy’s restaurants and were positively identified as part of the multi-state Wendy’s outbreak.

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Food Safety and Transparency Are the Lifeblood for Operators

Modern Restaurant Management

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. Besides the obvious impact on customers, it can be extremely difficult to rebound from such an event as word spreads and casts doubt over the establishment’s reputation. Avoiding such a calamity will always be a top priority among restaurant managers, not only by optimizing sanitation and safe handling practices in-house, but also through rigorous sourcing an

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Food Safety Checklist for Restaurants

Fast Casual

Your food safety checklist - be prepared for any inspection

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Lavu and Up ‘n go Partner to Save Time and Create Value for Restaurants Through Easy, Contactless Payments

Lavu

Restaurants Using Lavu Point of Sale (POS) Can Now Offer “Pay at the Table” Experience for Diners via QR Code Albuquerque, NM (September 6, 2022) … Lavu and Up ‘n go Partner to Save Time and Create Value for Restaurants Through Easy, Contactless Payments Read More ». The post Lavu and Up ‘n go Partner to Save Time and Create Value for Restaurants Through Easy, Contactless Payments appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Best of Baltimore August 18 party linked to possible Salmonella or Campylobacter Outbreak

Bill Marler

According to news reports, health officials in Baltimore and Maryland are investigating an outbreak of Foodborne illness to some that attending the Best of Baltimore event. Press reports indicate that the outbreak might be linked to Campylobacter , although victims’ report it may well be Salmonella. Baltimore Magazine’s Events Director, Macaulay Hammond: “It came to our attention that some people who attended this year’s party experienced an illness in the days after.

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How Bars and Restaurants Can Prepare for a Safe Football Season

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s a fact that football season can get rowdy. Unsurprisingly, a survey of NFL fans shows they drink more when their team loses. For example, four out of 10 Saints fans report drinking “heavily” when they lose. Meanwhile, one-third of all NFL fans surveyed report “pregaming” before kickoff, while Denver Broncos fans lead the pack, drinking an average of eight drinks before the game.

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Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years

Fast Casual

Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.

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The state of southeastern foodservice

The NAFEM Show

Download our free guide now. Travelers and diners are in love with the southeast – from Nashville to Key West, Raleigh-Durham to Birmingham. Learn about culinary trends, equipment and supplies choices and what operators in this region need to thrive. Submit the form below to download the guide. Name I agree to receive news, updates and promotions regarding The NAFEM Show via email.

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New vs. Used Restaurant Equipment

Lit Supply

When you open up a new restaurant or buy equipment for an established restaurant business, buying used kitchen equipment from a used restaurant equipment store can save you money. People may think buying used equipment is not a good idea. This is farthest from the truth. There are many benefits of buying used restaurant equipment. Continue reading to learn about the differences between new and used equipment.

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How to implement the risk management framework into your business

HACCP Mentor

Listen to Episode 4 of 'Off the Menu' where HACCP Mentor discusses how to implement the risk management framework into your business. The post How to implement the risk management framework into your business appeared first on HACCP Mentor. Season 2 of “Off the Menu” dives into the risk management guidelines under the ISO 31000 Standard to help you better understand them and how they relate to risk management activities in your business.

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154: Chatting About Food and Beverage with Eating at a Meeting Members

Eating at a Meeting

In this episode Tracy opens up the podcast to Eating at a Meeting followers to come on the show to chat about food and beverage. Nancy Sutta Burns and Lynne Wellish join her. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeetin g thrivemeetings.

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154: Chatting About Food and Beverage with Eating at a Meeting Members

Eating at a Meeting

In this episode Tracy opens up the podcast to Eating at a Meeting followers to come on the show to chat about food and beverage. Nancy Sutta Burns and Lynne Wellish join her. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeetin g thrivemeetings.