Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Now that the summer of the value meal has ended, what will autumn bring for QSR brands? Will they be able to capitalize on the good will and traffic boosts as the weather gets cooler? To learn how operators can take a forward-looking approach and ease customers back into a profitable pricing model, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Hope Neiman, CMO at restaurant ordering and loyalty platform, Tillster, which works with brands like Baskin Robbins, Popeyes and Burger King

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Restobiz

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With so many restaurant loyalty apps out there, how can you encourage customers to choose yours over the competition? Value is the key to long-term loyalty. From the operator’s perspective, apps offer many business benefits but it’s important to remember that your loyalty app is also designed to build relationships between you and your customers. […] The post Adding value to your restaurant loyalty program appeared first on Restobiz.

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Food + Tech Connect

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Image Credit: Forbes 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. The Boar’s Head deli meat empire is facing significant turmoil as it grapples with multiple crises, including a fatal listeria outbreak, the shutdown of a key plant, and internal conflicts between its founding families.

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Chef Ann Foundation

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Improving school food quality and nutrition are issues that can unite lawmakers across the aisle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, the National Fire Protection Association has declared the public observance of Fire Prevention Week since 1922, marking more than 100 years this year of the public observance. The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record.

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Wasserstrom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” – Confucius Mise en place (also known as “the meez” or simply “mise”) isn’t a suggested practice or optional task. It’s a way of life in the restaurant world and a necessary skill for new cooks to master. Everything in […] The post What Is Mise en Place?

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The hospitality industry has changed a lot over the years. Labor shortages, rising guest expectations, and tightening budgets are the new norm. We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how technology can help solve these challenges. And while technology won’t fix everything, it can go a long way in making operations run smoother and guests happier.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The modern restaurant industry has always moved fast, but the pace continues to accelerate. Consumer demands are changing at a rapid rate. Macroeconomic conditions cycle quicker and quicker. Supply chains, while showing more stability, are fraught with uncertainty. And yet, the modern restaurant is thriving. The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Toronto, ON, Canada– September 25, 2024 – Sculpture Hospitality , the pioneering leader in beverage and food inventory management solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new Ordering feature. This cutting-edge tool is designed to streamline the ordering process for its clients, further enhancing their ability to manage inventory efficiently.

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A panel at QSR Next held virtually on Nov. 13 will address how restaurants can uncover automation opportunities and build a tech stack that delivers high ROI.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With so many hotels and lodgings available to guests, it can be hard to stand out from the competition. To do so, you’ll need a strong brand to guide the experiences you offer, aided by the smartest hospitality tech.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Nearly half of restaurants fail in their fifth year of business. My long and largely positive journey in the industry hasn't been without challenges. That’s part of the price of doing business – especially when you own multiple restaurants. But if you learn from failures and misfortunes as we have, those experiences can spur you to even more success.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When it comes to running your restaurant, there aren’t many more important things than keeping your kitchen stocked with the right ingredients. Having enough stock ensures smooth operations and happy customers.

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With the U.S. catering market hovering around $70B and more companies returning to the office, restaurants are more focused than ever on ways to scale their catering channel. For many brands, from QSR to Casual Dining, it offers a reliable way to diversify revenue streams and expand market reach.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Event sponsorship positions your brand and message in the spotlight of the people that matter. With events teams expecting a 10% increase in attendees this year and 86.4% of organizers planning to maintain or increase their events in 2024, in-person events are thriving. With that in mind, how can you choose the right event to sponsor to generate the best possible return on investment?

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Cory Booker recently wrote a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to revoke its authorization for phthalates in food contact materials, arguing that the chemicals are proven to be toxic.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 4, 2024

First it was Kuwait and now Dubai for Chipotle in the Middle East. This week, the brand announced the opening of its first restaurant in Dubai. Measuring 6,000-square-feet, the restaurant is set in a marquee location along a beachside boulevard at The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2024

When it seems like restaurant marketing is focused on social media platforms, is a website still necessary? "Yes," says Matt Plapp, CEO of Restaurant Marketing That Works. In this video, he details the practical must-have features for a restaurant’s website that can attract more customers and drive sales such as telling your story, showing off your best dishes, and making sure your site’s functionality is seamless.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Extended Stay America, the nation’s leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand, is proud to announce its renewed designation as the Official Hotel Partner of the American Cancer Society. Over the next two years, Extended Stay America will provide a total of 100,000 free and discounted room nights per year to cancer patients and their families, a total value of over $7 million.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Members of Congress have written a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) asking the agency to answer questions about its inspection actions leading up to the fatal Boar’s Head listeriosis outbreak, and about its authorities to and processes for preventing such events.

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FoodLogiQ

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In an industry where ingredient changes and product updates are constant, staying efficient and organized is critical. Trustwell’s Genesis Foods provides manufacturers with powerful tools to streamline recipe reformulation, ingredient tracking, and regulatory compliance, enabling your team to adapt quickly without sacrificing accuracy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Soundtrack Your Brand , a global music streaming service for businesses, commissioned an independent research firm to survey 150 brand leaders in the restaurant, hospitality and retail industries on the challenges and opportunities in music branding experiences. Among the findings: A staggering 91 percent of brand leaders affirm that music can make or break their customer experience 95 percent see music as an equally important brand ambassador, much like their employees 72 percent are facing cha

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Paris, 03 October 2024: École Ducasse is proud to announce that it has been awarded both the World’s Best Culinary Training Institution 2024 and Europe’s Best Culinary Training Institution 2024 by the prestigious World Culinary Awards for the second year in a row. These accolades affirm École Ducasse’s position as a global leader in culinary education, cementing its reputation for delivering unmatched excellence in the edible arts.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In February 2024, FDA clarified the regulatory pathway for human and animal foods produced from genome-edited plants in a final guidance titled Foods Derived from Plants Produced Using Genome Editing: Guidance for Industry.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Terry O’Brien is the new chief executive officer of TriMark following the resignation of Tom Wienclaw, CEO since July 2023. O’Brien, whose installment was announced today, Oct. 3, hails from Chef Holdings, where he was CEO and board director of the company and its subsidiary, CTI Foods. This year, he joined the board of directors at Farmer Brothers Coffee.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A transportation technology company’s array of ELC dishes. 2024 has been a year of milestones for Bon Appétit Management Company. Our groundbreaking local sourcing program, Farm to Fork, turns 25 years old this year (check out our whitepaper highlighting insights gleaned from our time supporting local food systems). Over the decades, we’ve grown the program to include over 1,700 vendors, some extraordinary partnerships, and a signature annual celebration of local food and the people who br

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that it will manage a luxury beachfront resort with branded residences on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, on the Yucatan Peninsula. The resort is expected to open in 2028 and has been meticulously designed to respect the diversity of the environment and reflect local culture, blending serene architecture and exceptional craftsmanship with Mandarin Oriental’s renowned legendary service.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In response to a FOIA petition submitted to USDA by the Associated Press , the agency chose to withhold the requested Boar’s Head inspection and enforcement reports on the grounds that they were being compiled for law enforcement purposes related to the recent listeriosis outbreak.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Roughly three months after announcing its return to Chicago, Jack in the Box is further growing its footprint. This week, the brand announced a new Chicago franchisee has agreed to a 12-unit deal. These units will join two downtown Chicago CloudKitchens and eight company-operated units in the suburbs, all of which were announced earlier this year.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Each year, Bon Appétit Management Company takes advantage of the opportunity to honor and celebrate the cultural heritage of our team members and guests who identify with the Hispanic and Latinx community. Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 th to October 15 th , aligning with significant anniversaries of independence across Latin America.

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