Restobiz
MAY 15, 2024
So much technology has emerged to make life easier for restaurateurs, but often once you’ve embraced innovation, it becomes something you rely on. What happens when those tools fail, there’s a glitch, or they don’t do what they are supposed to do? Technology is not foolproof, so operators need a strategy to address any issues […] The post When restaurant technology goes wrong appeared first on Restobiz.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 13, 2024
Tastes and preferences constantly change as trends come and go, keeping the restaurant industry on its toes. But two non-negotiables have remained strong for diners: convenience and loyalty. With digital and frictionless experiences at the forefront, diners are seeking their favorite restaurants in new, more affordable ways. The NCR Voyix 2024 Digital Commerce Index revealed nearly half (48 percent) of consumers dine out less than they used to because inflation is top of the menu.
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Sculpture Hospitality
MAY 15, 2024
Running a restaurant is both an art and a science. While creating delicious menu items and delighting customers might be your true driving factor for owning your business, understanding its financial health is equally as important.
Wasserstrom
MAY 15, 2024
The restaurant industry is abuzz with a concept borrowed from other sectors: dynamic pricing. This strategy involves adjusting menu prices based on factors like time of day, customer demand, and even weather. While not entirely new, technology and consumer interest are creating a potential tipping point for its widespread adoption. Dynamic Pricing in the News […] The post Will Dynamic Pricing Hit the Menus?
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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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Restobiz
MAY 16, 2024
By Mo Chaar In today’s economy, Canadians are cutting back on extraneous spending wherever they can to cope with a higher cost of living, and less than 30% of Canadians are satisfied with their recent restaurant experiences. A new consumer survey of Canadians’ dining attitudes and motivations revealed that a whopping 82 per cent of […] The post How restaurant operators can keep up with changing dining habits appeared first on Restobiz.
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Food Safety Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
To investigate the potential impact of more widespread adoption of food irradiation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed a decade (2009–2020) of national foodborne illness outbreak data for four significant foodborne pathogens, and found 155 outbreaks linked to irradiation-eligible foods that had not been irradiated.
Hospitality Net
MAY 17, 2024
In a recent conversation between EHL professor Ian Millar and Pedro Torres, founder of Youverse, they explored the multifaceted concept of digital identity within the hospitality industry. Torres provided a comprehensive explanation of digital identity, emphasizing its role in securely verifying individuals online. He highlighted the potential applications in hospitality, such as personalizing guest experiences, expediting check-in processes, and enhancing security measures.
Restobiz
MAY 11, 2024
As restaurateurs ready themselves for a busy spring and summer, technology like AI can be helpful in meeting some of the challenges restaurants are facing. Labour shortages, inventory management, and increasing efficiency are all challenges that AI can help operators manage, as they continue to build the bottom line. RELATED: How restaurants can leverage technology […] The post How AI helps restaurants cut costs and improve service appeared first on Restobiz.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 16, 2024
On average, restaurant SEO campaigns can see a 500 percent ROI after three years , so there’s massive potential for you to use SEO to grow your restaurant. This article will walk you through a weekly restaurant SEO checklist that you can follow to improve sales in three months. From there, you can grow more if you continue to work on this stuff. 1.
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Food Safety Magazine
MAY 17, 2024
In a May 16 webinar, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) official revealed some findings from the agency’s ongoing testing of beef products for viable Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus.
Food Safety Tech
MAY 13, 2024
U.S. regulatory agencies are working together to control and mitigate the risks of H5N1 in the dairy industry. The USDA announced assistance for producers with H5N1-affected premises to improve on-site biosecurity in order to reduce the spread. In addition, USDA is taking steps to make available financial tools for lost milk production in herds affected by H5N1.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MAY 14, 2024
A former leader at companies including Chick-fil-A and Miso Robotics is settling in on the service side of the business. Today, May 14, Sam Brewer was announced as the vice president of field innovation at Parts Town Unlimited (parent company of OEM distributor Parts Town).
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 17, 2024
According to Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness, 63 percent of hospitality workers suffer from depression, 84 percent feel stress from their jobs and 65 percent report using substances at work. May is Mental Health Month – and it’s clear that millions of restaurant workers need help. Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, wants to share resources restaurants should be leveraging and implementing, such as creating an Employee Assistance Program as
Food Safety Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) continued efforts to more systematically and transparently review and regulate food additives, the agency has reassessed and revoked the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determination for tara flour. The ingredient is not authorized for use in food.
Hospitality Net
MAY 14, 2024
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE:HLT) global luxury hotel brand, today announced the opening of Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour, signifying the debut of the brand in Bahrain.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MAY 16, 2024
Four months after Restaurant Brands Int’l announced it would acquire Carrols Restaurant Group—the largest Burger King franchisee in the U.S.—it has officially done so. The all-cash transaction closed Thursday, May 16, and totaled approximately $1 billion ($9.55 per share).
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 17, 2024
Promoting a food safety culture in the restaurant industry requires a fundamental shift in mindset and practices. By moving away from traditional beliefs and embracing modern industry standards, restaurants can minimize risks, protect consumer health, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance their brand reputation. The potential benefits of such a shift are immense.
Food Safety Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
To protect the health of young children, the Baby Food Safety Act of 2024 has been introduced in U.S. Congress to give FDA the authority to enforce scientifically established limits on heavy metals in commercially produced infant and toddler food.
Hospitality Net
MAY 17, 2024
Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, and Grupo Los Pueblos, the leading developer in the Republic of Panama, announced a new, beachfront condo destination in Playa Caracol. Set to debut in mid-2027, Margaritaville Beach Resort & Residences Playa Caracol will blend local cultural and architectural traditions to offer a distinctive experience in design and food & beverage, while embracing classic Margaritaville amenities such as 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar and License to Chill Bar & Grill.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MAY 16, 2024
To help support its growth, Krowne has planned a two-year, $20 million expansion, marking the largest in company history. The first phase kicked off with the recent acquisition of two facilities in New Jersey. The deal added an additional 120,000 square feet to the Wayne, N.J.-based manufacturer’s operations.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 16, 2024
Prioritizing employee engagement and satisfaction is a critical goal for organizational prosperity. Recent insights shed light on two pivotal trends that emphasize the shifting dynamics of employee recognition: the allure of receiving rewards and the preference for digital gift cards among younger and remote workers. While the concept of recognizing employees with rewards is not novel, recent studies have revealed a stark contrast between employees' enthusiasm for receiving gifts and the act
Food Safety Magazine
MAY 16, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its FDA Food Code Adoption Report, which states that, as of December 31, 2023, only three states and two territories have adopted the most recent version (2022).
Food Safety Tech
MAY 13, 2024
Food is essential for human life, but ironically, it can also be a source of harm. Unsafe food, contaminated with pathogens or chemical hazards, is estimated to cause millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths globally each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 10 people get sick because of contaminated food and 420,000 people die due to foodborne illnesses every year around the world (WHO, Food Safety, 2022).
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MAY 15, 2024
Refrigerated Solutions Group has added Heather Parish as a key account director. She will oversee several of RSG’s longstanding accounts and foster relationships with new accounts. Parish joins RSG from Marmon Foodservice Technologies, where she was a national key account manager. Prior to joining Marmon, she was a regional market manager for H&K Int’l.
Hospitality Net
MAY 14, 2024
Mews, a leader in hospitality technology and cloud-native property management systems (PMS), today announced its acquisition of HS3 Hotelsoftware, the German-founded on-premises property management system.
Fast Casual
MAY 16, 2024
Chopt Creative Salad Co. has upgraded its rewards program to offer flexibility and value, giving customers a single place in the app to view their points and choose their rewards easily, according to Colin McCabe, founder of Chopt.
FoodService Director
MAY 14, 2024
The nutrition team is working to make sure that the entire student body, which represents 20 different countries, is able to experience a taste of home when they sit down for lunch.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MAY 17, 2024
Vegan fast-food restaurant brand Odd Burger has signed a 40-unit development deal in Florida. Odd Burger will partner with StarMatt Corp., a Florida-based real estate and franchise development company, to open the stores over the next eight years. StarMatt is a joint venture led by Prashant Dalal and Vishal Valsadia.
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
Leading hospitality management firm, Hotel Equities (“HE”), is thrilled to announce its selection as the management partner for the highly anticipated Hampton by Hilton hotel in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hotel is the first new hotel development in the U.S. Virgin Islands in over 30 years. This landmark project, developed by Shaun Miller of Haven Development, also marks the first Hilton focused service hotel in the area, bringing the exceptional service and high standards of quality th
Restaurant Technology Network
MAY 17, 2024
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