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Learning to Pivot S’More

Modern Restaurant Management

When Lindzi Shanks and Kat Connor opened the world’s first marshmallow cafe in 2017, they anticipated the summer season would be a business bonanza thanks to the public fascination with s’mores, but they came to learn that XO Marshmallow truly thrived in the fall and winter weather seasons when guests craved hot chocolate. In order to capitalize on these customer beverage trends, they pivoted and responded in a number of ways including: Adding limited edition/specialty flavors in lat

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Opening a Bar Checklist: Everything You Need to Know

Sculpture Hospitality

Are you excited by the allure of owning your own bar? The camaraderie, the creativity, and the chance to be the neighbourhood hangout is all pretty enticing.

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Adult Changing Stations Are a Necessity for Inclusive Public Buildings

Wasserstrom

The topic of inclusion is now at the forefront of American discourse. Yet we have overlooked, forgotten, or were completely unaware of one population: the millions of people with disabilities that are not able to use standard public restrooms. Imagine a child not being able to go on field trips with their classmates, because the […] The post Adult Changing Stations Are a Necessity for Inclusive Public Buildings appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Bill Aims to Create New Federal Food Administration That Would Take FDA’s Food Responsibilities

Food Safety Magazine

The Federal Food Administration Act has been introduced to the U.S. Senate. The bill aims to remove responsibility for overseeing the U.S. food supply from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and give it to a newly created Federal Food Administration.

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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 AI Is Enabling Restaurant Labor Compliance

Modern Restaurant Management

When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike.

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STR Weekly Insights: 7-13 July 2024

Hospitality Net

Hotel performance declined more than expected with the greatest decrease taking place at the beginning of the week (Sunday-Tuesday) and the greatest impact occurring in the Top 25 Markets. A similar pattern was seen in 2019, which followed the same day-of-week calendar, although the decline this year was much more severe. In both 2019 and this year, the impact of July 4th occurring on Thursday reverberated into the following week, particularly the first couple days.

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EFSA: Vibrio Becoming More Prevalent in Seafood Due to Climate Change; AMR Worsening

Food Safety Magazine

In a new scientific opinion, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warns that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to critical antibiotics is increasing in some Vibrio species, and that the prevalence of the pathogen is expected to increase globally due to climate change.

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How to Take the Heat Off Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Imagine your wait staff getting your restaurant ready for the day when the heat index outside exceeds 100 degrees. The temperature is so oppressive that employees immediately crank up all the air conditioning units. An hour later, when sweltering guests crowd in, your team is too distracted to turn some units down. High electric bills and wasted energy are the last things on their minds.

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Restaurants must prepare NOW for FDA's supply chain traceability mandate

Fast Casual

Mike Schwartz, SVP of Member Value for IFMA, breaks down the FSMA 204, which requires that by January 2026, companies involved in the food supply chain must maintain detailed records of food traceability to improve food safety and expedite the response to foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Rethinking Hospitality Marketing Team Deployment to Optimize Success

Hospitality Net

It should go without saying that cross-functional collaboration is essential for success in hospitality. The same is true for marketing in the hospitality space. Developing effective marketing strategies that attract and retain guests, drive the topline and boost team member recruitment and retention takes a village, to borrow a phrase.

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‘Future of Food Safety Auditing’ Whitepaper Released

Food Safety Magazine

The Think Tank on the Future of Food Safety Auditing was formed in response to an urgent need for innovation in food safety auditing. Based on the insights and recommendations from the Think Tank, industry must embrace transformative change in food safety auditing practices, as discussed in a recently released whitepaper.

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Best Practice Tips for Restaurants to Improve Recall Communications

Modern Restaurant Management

If your restaurant was involved in a food recall, would you know how to properly communicate about the incident to key stakeholders – including media, customers, employees, supply chain partners, and regulatory agencies? Would you know how to develop action-oriented messages customized to each audience, explaining how to get rid of contaminated products, what to do if they consumed tainted foods, and how to determine if they have foods that were part of the recall?

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How Naf Naf CEO streamlined restaurant operations

Fast Casual

Greg Willman, chairman & CEO of Naf Naf Grill, reveals four strategies for running more efficient restaurants.

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4 tips to grow direct revenue with a data-driven culture

Hospitality Net

We’ve witnessed success from hoteliers and hospitality professionals alike who prioritize a data-driven culture. Our Hotel Moment podcast dives into those success stories, and it’s from those conversations that we bring you four tips from industry leaders who have grown their business by prioritizing the data they collect.

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FDA Releases Data on Prevalence of Three Important Pathogens in Fresh Herbs

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published the results of a sampling and testing assignment to determine the prevalence of Cyclospora cayetanensis , Salmonella , and Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in cilantro, parsley, and basil.

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What Restaurateurs Need To Know About SBA Loans

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant owners launch with a lot of optimism but rarely with enough capital. And the reason is almost always the same: business plan projections were based on what they want to have happen vs what will realistically happen. Too many restaurateurs are convinced their establishments will be filled from day one. They won’t. Too many restaurateurs are convinced their establishments will be filled from day one.

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In Memoriam: Robert A. Cantor, Chairman of Insinger

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Insinger Machine Co. is announcing the passing of its chairman, Robert A. Cantor, who was at the helm for nearly four decades. He was a fourth-generation executive leader.

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Hyatt and CR Land Announce Plans for a New Park Hyatt Hotel in Xi’an

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and China Resources Land (CR Land, HKEX: 1109) announced that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with CR Land for a Park Hyatt hotel in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, China. This project will be ideally located in the CCBD, one of the key mix-use commercial complexes along Xi’an’s central axis. Park Hyatt Xi’an will provide worldly travelers a sophisticated home-away-from-home in the ancient capital of China.

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Mitzi Baum to Step Down as CEO of Stop Foodborne Illness, Leaving a Legacy of Progress

Food Safety Magazine

Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) has announced that its CEO, Mitzi Baum, M.S., will step down from her role by the end of 2024.

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Mixing It Up: 10 Ways to Spice Up Your School Salad Bar

Chef Ann Foundation

Salad bars in schools are crucial for promoting healthy eating habits and improving student nutrition. They provide students with daily access to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, empowering them to make healthy choices while also exposing them to new foods and flavors that can shape lifelong eating habits.

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Service Technician’s Podcast Hits 100 Episodes

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, a podcast that is the brainchild of General Parts Group lead service technician Pat Finley, will release its centennial episode this week. The Wednesday, July 24 episode—set to be livestreamed at 8 p.m. EST here—will welcome Brad Adcox from the national HVAC manufacturing company Navac.

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ibis Styles Sepang Klia Opens

Hospitality Net

ibis Styles, a design-led brand from Accor, proudly announces the opening of ibis Styles Sepang KLIA. Located just 1.2 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), this vibrant hotel reimagines airport layovers with its resort-inspired design and exceptional service. Offering trendy and affordable accommodation, ibis Styles Sepang KLIA caters to business travellers, transit passengers, and families.

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Congress is presented with a new plan for keeping food safe

FoodService Director

Three prominent lawmakers have called for reworking the federal government's hodgepodge of a system for safeguarding the nation's food

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Catering Equipment Basics: Delivering Success

Burkett Restaurant Equipment

Whether you’re a seasoned caterer or just starting, having the right tools is crucial for success. This guide takes a high-level look at selecting, maintaining, and using the best catering equipment and supplies. From... The post Catering Equipment Basics: Delivering Success appeared first on Burkett Restaurant Equipment.

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Marco’s Prototype Tests Pickup-Geared Equipment

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Marco’s Pizza has debuted a new store design in the greater Boise, Idaho, market. The 1,200-plus unit pizza brand made a slew of enhancements meant to improve the customer experience and operational efficiencies.

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Banyan Group Announces the Opening of Its First Standalone Banyan Tree Veya in Valle De Guadalupe

Hospitality Net

The Group continues to strengthen its presence in North America with the opening of Banyan Tree Valle de Guadalupe, a wellbeing haven.

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How Chesterfield County Public Schools goes straight to the source for super fresh farm-to-school summer meals

FoodService Director

Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services Casey Dickinson spoke at ANC 2024 on how she partnered with a local farmers market to set up a summer meals site for kids, serving smoothies, salads, wraps, tacos and more.

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Embracing Flexibility: The Power of Customizable POS Solutions for Restaurants

Lavu

Alright, restaurateurs, it’s time to get real about your POS system. In this fast-paced industry, having the right restaurant management tools isn’t just nice – it’s crucial. Let’s dive into why flexible point of sale solutions are becoming the secret ingredient for successful restaurants. The Limitations of Standard POS Systems Let’s face it: those one-size-fits-all POS systems are about as useful as a dull knife in a professional kitchen.

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Dave’s Hot Chicken Clocks Milestones Ahead

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Today, Dave’s Hot Chicken shared a snapshot of where it’s headed. In early 2024, the quick-growing chain was represented at FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium, where Vice President of Design and Construction Tiffany Vassos participated in a panel about efficiently growing unit count, and the brand’s trajectory has only climbed since then.

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Radisson Hotel Group adds three hotels to bolster portfolio in the Philippines

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the addition of three new hotels in the Philippines, adding more than 450 keys to its portfolio in three first and second-tier destinations – Cauayan City, Olongapo and Dasmarinas – to reaffirm its status as one of the country’s leading international hotel groups.

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