Restobiz

JUNE 6, 2024

By Mo Chaar There are approximately 8 million fathers in Canada, and while dining out for Father’s Day isn’t quite as popular as Mother’s Day, restaurants still saw a 22 per cent increase on the occasion last year. As people celebrate the father figures in their lives, the holiday presents an opportunity for restaurant owners to tap […] The post Hit a home run with your Father’s Day promotional strategy appeared first on Restobiz.

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Food + Tech Connect

JUNE 3, 2024

Image Credit: Dallas News 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. Poppi, a prebiotic soda company, is confronting a class action lawsuit in California, with claims surpassing $5 million, over its ‘prebiotic’ health assertions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2024

I’m an avid thrifter. I’ve visited almost every thrift store in my town — more than once. At checkout, I’m often handed a punch card alongside my receipt. We’re all familiar with punch cards; spend $100, get $10 free! But we’re also all familiar with the concept of forgetfulness. By the time I’ve purchased enough to get me to the $100 threshold (which for me, doesn’t take long), the long-forgotten punch card has already made its way to a trash can

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Wasserstrom

JUNE 6, 2024

Unlike picking out furniture for your home kitchen, selecting commercial shelving for your restaurant’s back of house (BoH) is a surprisingly complex task. Foodservice demands a specialized approach to storage, and we are here to help you make the best selection to meet the needs of your professional kitchen. This shelving guide breaks down the […] The post A Commercial Shelving Buying Guide for Your Restaurant’s Back of House 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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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 4, 2024

Been in the bar business for a while? If so, you’ve likely seen trends come and go, mixed countless margaritas, and maybe even hold the record for most obscure beer trivia answered correctly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2024

There are approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – the equivalent of sickening one in six Americans each year, according to federal government estimates. Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization designated “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected” as the theme for World Food Safety Day (June 7) 2024.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JUNE 7, 2024

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has expanded its partnership with existing franchisee Lone Star Custard. Lone Star operates 24 restaurants throughout Texas, including locations in the San Antonio, Austin and Rio Grande Valley markets. Now, through an agreement announced June 6, it has acquired 18 existing stores and made plans to develop 20 new units—all in the Houston market.

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Restaurant Technology Network

JUNE 7, 2024

Rob Taylor, Executive VP at QikServe, offers advice for restaurant operators about optimizing efficiency and enhancing revenue with scalable digital solutions for mobile ordering and advanced integrations that bridge the physical and digital experien

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 3, 2024

Industries must adapt and innovate to stay competitive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. The food service sector is no exception. We sat down with Aris Gysel, a key figure in McDonald’s Switzerland, to discuss his experience steering the digital transformation of McDonald’s restaurants. In this interview, Aris shares his insights on digital ordering systems, the challenges of implementation, and the impact on customer experience and staff roles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

The Green Orchid , a garden-to-table, fully solar-powered restaurant recently opened in Sarasota's Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, expects soon to be the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant, generating more energy than it consumes. Designed by Overland Partners and operated by Michaels On East, the eatery's seasonally inspired menu features produce from The Drs.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JUNE 6, 2024

TGI Fridays is looking at hotels and other travel-driven locations for growth opportunities. Yesterday, the brand announced it opened a restaurant inside the Hilton Garden Inn in Hollywood, Calif., that is “core to the brand’s transformation strategy,” the release says.

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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

Researchers in Japan have developed a novel method to accurately detect Escherichia albertii , which is an emerging zoonotic foodborne pathogen with increasing relevance in the country, and is also often misidentified as E. coli.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 7, 2024

Accor Greater China, together with Changzhou High-Speed Railway Town and Changzhou High-Tech Group Co., Ltd., has announced the signing of a multiple property hospitality project in the fast-growing community of Changzhou High Speed Rail New Town. Sofitel Changzhou will bring a French luxury experience, complemented by Novotel Changzhou and a Novotel Living Changzhou extended stay hotel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2024

In the dynamic world of the restaurant industry, challenges are inevitable, but what truly sets establishments apart is their approach to problem-solving. Rather than viewing guest complaints as obstacles, savvy restaurateurs recognize them as opportunities to foster long-term customer loyalty. The key lies in a proactive response that emphasizes active listening and a commitment to finding acceptable and reasonable solutions.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JUNE 4, 2024

First announced in December, LTI Inc. today shared the retirement of Mike Purcell, vice president of sales and marketing, effective June 2. He spent over six decades in the foodservice industry. His tenure at LTI began when he and his business partner, Brian Madden, were approached by Bill Steadman to represent Low Temp (now LTI) in Metro, N.Y., according to the release.

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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

Effective immediately, the Taiwan Food and Drug Authority (TFDA) has implemented new requirements for fishery products for human consumption imported into Taiwan. U.S. establishments that have an interest in exporting seafood products to Taiwan must contact U.S. FDA.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 4, 2024

Just 30 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) and 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas private airport (CSL), the new Resort is envisioned as a modern expression of the traditional hacienda - vast historic estates of Mexico and beyond - and designed to feel as welcoming as a friend’s home. Architect Robert Glazier and designers Meyer Davis and EDG seamlessly blend traditional Mexican influences with the comforts of contemporary luxury to create a vibrant, Riviera-style village with 96 gue

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2024

Learn the steps of crafting an effective restaurant business plan from Adam Guild, co-founder and CEO at Owner, an all-in-one platform for managing a restaurant's digital presence.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JUNE 3, 2024

San Diego-based Jack in the Box is unboxing new plans to add 15 more units across two cities in Florida, adding to a slate of growth plans for the 2,200-unit chain. Over the last three years, the chain has secured over 400 new franchise commitments, it says; nearly 10% of the commitments fall within the Sunshine State—a state the brand reentered in 2023, following a 30-year hiatus.

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FoodService Director

JUNE 6, 2024

The foodservice management company recently published its 2024 impact report, which details its sustainability strategy and successes. Here’s a deep dive into the company’s latest sustainability initiatives.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 7, 2024

The sports-themed hotel is Accor’s first address in Georgia’s Black Sea resort.ibis Styles, Accor’s design-led economy hotel brand, announces the opening of the 121-room ibis Styles Batumi. The newly built hotel is the group’s first address in Batumi, Georgia’s second-largest city and the country’s leading Black Sea resort.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2024

It’s no great surprise to say QSR and fast casual restaurants can be considered among the most energy-intensive commercial building types making it increasingly challenging for operators to balance the goals of efficiency, profitability and sustainability. In order to reduce energy consumption and their carbon footprint in addition to realize savings, Craveworthy Brands is partnering with Budderfly.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JUNE 4, 2024

Leaders hailing from Dutch Bros Coffee, Portillo’s and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux are moving on, taking on fresh C-suite roles with three respective growth-geared brands. Here are the details: • Daniel Batty: At the St. George, Utah-based dirty soda brand Swig, Batty joins an expanded c-suite as its chief development officer.

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FoodDocs

JUNE 7, 2024

We analyzed the 2023 FDA food recalls in the Food & Beverage category and broke down the most common recall reasons, recall frequency patterns, and more.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 3, 2024

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announces the upcoming opening of Mercure Sofia, the first hotel under the midscale brand in Bulgaria. Expected to open in the autumn of 2024, the new hotel will be located in Manastirski Livadi one of the most sought-after areas of the capital. The hotel boasts convenient access to various landmarks and attractions in the city, offering guests the opportunity to discover Bulgarian culture.

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Fast Casual

JUNE 5, 2024

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and why it has been a boon to operations.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 4, 2024

Been in the bar business for a while? If so, you’ve likely seen trends come and go, mixed countless margaritas, and maybe even hold the record for most obscure beer trivia answered correctly.

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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

In celebration of World Food Safety Day 2024, Food Safety Magazine interviewed Ana Maria Coronado, M.B.A., an International Food Safety Expert and Consultant from Peru. Ana discusses the global impact and importance of World Food Safety Day, especially as it pertains to Latin America, indigenous communities, and smaller-scale food producers.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 4, 2024

NH Collection Colombo Hotel opened its doors on June 1st in the heart of the city, steps away from Liberty Arcade and the Indian Ocean, and within a 10-minute drive of the National Museum, Independence Square and Pettah Market. Sri Lanka’s main airport, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is a 45-minute drive from the property. The five-star hotel boasts 219 rooms and suites, ranging from 33 to 254 sqm, and includes the city’s largest Presidential Suite.

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Fast Casual

JUNE 5, 2024

You’ve heard it a million times: Gen Z is different. How can you improve engagement and retention among Gen Z employees? We took key learnings from studying top brands like Chick-fil-A, Culver's and others about how to hire and retain top employees.

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