Restobiz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Technology is transforming restaurant operations, from automation to AI, but how can these be practically adopted for your business? AI has emerged as a game changer for operators, helping to address labour challenges, reduce operational inefficiencies, manage complex data, and beyond. RELATED: The rise of AI in the foodservice industry Labour management Rather than replacing […] The post Using AI to maximize your margins appeared first on Restobiz.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Cost pressures, health concerns and changing consumer tastes are pushing chicken into new menu territory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

According to the most recent Department of Labor report, there are more than 8.2 million job openings in the United States, yet only about 7.2 million unemployed workers are seeking to fill these roles. That means if every job seeker were hired, a million positions would remain unfilled. Many of these vacant jobs fall in the service sector, with a high concentration in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A recent study has analyzed U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food product recall data from 2002 –2023, drawing conclusions from more than 35,000 product recalls.

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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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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Misty Chalk, vice president of sales, Americas at BrightSign

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Restaurant operators need to be aware of a number of scams that food delivery apps are dealing with now including: Promotional abuse – Bad actors using advanced fraud technology to abuse promos like “15% off when you sign up” Driver fraud – Verified drivers doing things like renting out their accounts to illegitimate drivers or spoofing their location Collusion – Harder to spot because most of the fraud happens off the app but can include a person ordering food, the

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Combining genomic sequencing data and artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have demonstrated the efficacy of a new approach for the untargeted detection of contaminants, antibiotics, and other food safety anomalies in bulk milk samples.

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Chef Ann Foundation

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Time and again, we’ve seen districts and schools of all sizes across the country begin and grow their scratch cooking programs. It can take many years for a school to transition to scratch cooking, but making this shift is always worth it — here are 15 reasons why.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Amy Stocking and her husband Dan made the move from Detroit to a family blueberry farm in Michigan’s Thumb region and have become a vital part of the community there.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Just as some people have experienced “long COVID,” with symptoms lasting well beyond the initial infection, so too have some industries struggled to fully recover from the pandemic’s economic impact. The restaurant industry is a case in point, where employment has yet to climb back from pandemic-induced losses. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), as of October 2023 eating and drinking places were 14,000 jobs below their February 2020 level.

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 16, 2024

QSRNext will take a deep dive into both loyalty and e-commerce and how they can drive revenue and retention.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Highly anticipated hotel brings Hilton’s renowned service and exceptional stays to Tasmania.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Executive Chef for Alexandria City Public Schools Jason Tepper has worked to bring a variety of seafood dishes to the lunch menu since coming to the Virginia district in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq.—a statute regulating the collection of certain biometric data—has been a major driver of class action litigation in Illinois for nearly ten years. The constant evolution of technology is no doubt to credit. While the overwhelming bulk of the BIPA cases have been employment-related, focused primarily on time-keeping and security technology, new waves of consumer litigation have begun to crop up

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how innovation is paving the way for great things in the industry.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Running a restaurant is a labour of love, but let’s face it, at the end of the day, your bottom line matters. To keep your business profitable , it’s crucial to understand one key metric: Cost of Goods Sold.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 18, 2024

11 airmen from across the country had the opportunity to compete in a cooking battle using mystery ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The outlook for restaurants is complicated. The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) demonstrates that a combination of inflation, consumers with less disposable income and rising labor costs have created a difficult market for restaurant owners. These issues have translated to the industry’s insurers as well – causing even more headaches for restaurant owners.

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A new wave of innovation in the travel industry is on the horizon, driven by advancements in generative AI. Research from Accenture reveals that nearly all travelers (97%) are looking for a comprehensive, all-in-one platform—a "super app"—that can streamline their travel experience. This demand stems from a growing frustration with current trip-planning tools, where users are often required to make separate bookings for flights, accommodations, and activities, creating a fragmented process.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Fake olive oil drizzles down, Cali schools celebrate Farm to School month, Popeyes sends Wing Truck to college tailgates, more news you may have missed

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the modern dining landscape, where convenience and customer experience are paramount, restaurants increasingly rely on electronic payment systems to facilitate transactions. However, behind the scenes, interchange fees play a crucial yet often overlooked factor in shaping these establishments' financial health. These fees, charged by credit card companies to process transactions, can profoundly impact restaurants of all sizes.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Allied Buying Corp. recognized extraordinary contributions to the group with its annual Supplier of the Year Awards during its fall conference in Rosemont, Ill. ABC and its dealers ranked the suppliers in the areas of sales growth, market penetration and profitability as well as the quality of their people (sales managers, manufacturers’ reps, customer service), products and service levels.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 13, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts is offering festival-goes and consumers a stress-free way to plan their next holiday at South-by-South-West Sydney (SXSW) this October 14-20, thanks to innovative technology that taps into the subconscious mind. The aptly-named IHG Hotels & Resorts ‘Mind Lobby’ is a futuristic, experiential activation that will launch on Sydney’s International Convention Centre Forecourt throughout the week-long event and sits at the heart of IHG’s official partnership with SXSW Sydney 2024.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The meat was recalled due to a possible Listeria contamination

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In the heart of every restaurant’s bustling kitchen lies an unexpected treasure: used cooking oil. Every crunchy french fry, mozzarella stick, and piece of crispy chicken generates cooking oil. But this oil’s journey doesn’t have to end when it leaves the fryer. Recycling your restaurant’s used cooking oil isn’t just a way to address your waste problems – it can help fight climate change.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Chick-fil-A will open its first restaurant in Singapore in late 2025, marking the brand’s entry into Asia. The expansion plans include a long-term investment of $75 million in Singapore over the next decade.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 18, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of four new Garner properties, extending the brand’s presence across the UK and Europe.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The foodservice giant's Heritage Kitchen program is collaborating with local minority-owned businesses throughout the different segments of the industry.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Researchers with Ayass Bioscience have developed a novel, aptamer-based solution that neutralizes peanut allergens with potential application in the agriculture, food production, and sanitation sectors. The technology is non-invasive, and does not involve genetic modification to peanuts or traditional immunotherapy for patients.

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