Restobiz

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By Madan Kanala The restaurant industry is continuously evolving, and one of the most significant shifts has been the rise of technology that enables hands-off franchisee ownership through remote monitoring. For multi-unit operators, managing day-to-day operations across multiple locations can be overwhelming. Still, the ability to monitor and control operations remotely has emerged as a […] The post Why remote monitoring is the path to growth for restaurants appeared first on Restobiz.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

History will show that COVID was the line of demarcation for the hospitality industry in the 21st century. In almost every conversation I have with other industry professionals, someone will say “before COVID… ” or “since COVID… ” As a matter of fact, in many of my articles I make the same comparison. Since COVID, technology in the restaurant industry has moved at lightning speed.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Students at the Michigan school will have numerous ways to connect with their food and peers this year thanks to Metz Culinary Management General Manager Jeff Davis and his team.

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Nobody said running a restaurant is easy. Between managing staff , keeping customers satisfied, and ensuring the kitchen operates like a well-oiled machine, it can feel like you’re constantly juggling a dozen different things.

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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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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Recently signed into law, California Assembly Bill 660 standardizes the use of “Best if Used By” and “Use By” dates on food labels, and prohibits the use of “Sell By” and other, inconsistently used dates.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: a federal bill would require school nutrition professionals to undergo allergy training and New Jersey lawmakers introduce a universal free school meals bill.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Craveworthy Brands has something new in store for Sigri Indian BBQ, which it acquired in May. Sigri Indian BBQ and Wing It On!, a sister quick-service concept, will operate under the same roof in Newark, N.J., respectively offering North Indian cuisine and chicken wings/sandwiches, plus more. Within the shared space, guests can peruse two separate menu boards. “Opening Wing It On!

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak to Dr. Takashi Nakamura, Vice President of Food Safety at Fresh Del Monte, about the company’s food safety initiatives, from supplier approval and grower engagement to environmental monitoring, traceability, and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Little treat culture — the growing trend of people indulging in small-sized snacks or indulgences as a way to self-care or reward themselves can be transferred to the restaurant plate, providing opportunities for profitablity and creativity. According to an 84.51° study, 74 percent of US consumers under 35 snack at least a few times daily.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Crepes, pancakes’ paper-thin French cousins, are a once-and-future trend that just might make your customers flip. Sodexo Live!’s Warner Peck of the Orange County Convention Center shares his expertise in this wow-worthy concept.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Middleby Corp. has acquired Brooksville, Fla.-based Emery Thompson, a global frozen dessert equipment brand with $10 million in annual revenues. Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald says there are many synergies between Emery Thompson and Taylor Co., a Middleby brand (since 2018) offering soft serve and frozen yogurt machines, frozen cocktail equipment, and more.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The rising number of product recalls suggests that a more comprehensive, adaptive approach to prevention is needed. Organizations must evaluate several key areas, including robust operational and quality programs, clear standard operating procedures (SOPs), and comprehensive training programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Restaurant operators have long grappled with the question, "Should I hire for soft or hard skills?" and for good reason. In an industry where technical precision is essential, seamless service depends on more than just executing tasks. After nearly 30 years of supporting thousands of restaurant operators and HR leaders, first as the Director of HR for Potbelly Sandwich Works and now as the CEO of Restaurant HR Group, I’ve seen firsthand what truly makes a restaurant rise to the top

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Food Management

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The food service team at the Willits, California hospital relies on good communication to provide patients and visitors with a variety of plant-forward, farm-to-fork meals.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 9, 2024

FEDA celebrated the achievements of its distributor and manufacturer members at its Gold Awards Breakfast, held as part of the 2024 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference in September. The program recognized member companies and individuals who are advancing the foodservice equipment industry through exemplary leadership and service.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Bimbo Bakeries’ response letter to an FDA warning letter about intentionally adding sesame to its products and falsely listing sesame as an ingredient on products has been revealed by consumer protection groups. In short, the company defended its practice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Attracting and retaining top talent is a widespread restaurant industry challenge. What can operators do to address this problem? In this Q&A, Travis Larrier, Solutions and Strategy Director at InStride, provides insights on how investing in employee education can give a boost to talent acquisition and retention strategies. Drawing from his experience working with organizations and QSR brands, Larrier shares practical tips for strategically leveraging workforce education to gain a competitiv

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Food Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Perry Place at Hitt Hall just opened with nine concepts, including a new exclusive brand from celeb chef-campus collaborator Mai Pham.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Refrigerated Solutions Group, which includes the brands Norlake and Master-Bilt, has added Ryan DeSimone as key account director. Before joining RSG, DeSimone supported many foodservice chains as a national account manager at ITW FEG.

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The food service team at the Willits, California hospital relies on good communication to provide patients and visitors with a variety of plant-forward, farm-to-fork meals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2024

With the post-pandemic return-to-office, business catering is in full swing. In fact, according to a recent report from ezCater, 97 percent of restaurant operators expect to see year-over-year growth. But business catering is a different beast requiring different menus, operations, and technology. So, how can operators best invest in their businesses to meet the needs of local businesses?

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Food Management

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Fully-loaded hashes, scrambles, mashes and hefty breakfast sandwiches give customers a morning boost fit for a gourmet lumberjack.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

OCTOBER 9, 2024

No matter what industry one is in, business as usual has proven difficult amid recent natural disasters. Following Hurricane Helene—a Category 4 storm that primarily impacted Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia—several foodservice equipment dealers jumped into action. Here’s a bit on their efforts: • KaTom Restaurant Supply, based in Kodak, Tenn.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Technology plays an increasingly pivotal role in today’s hotel and resort operations. From property management to mobile point-of-sale, the right systems can help properties streamline processes, improve staff communication, and enhance guest service. Moreover, as consumer expectations skyrocket, there’s no margin for error.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The dairy sector contributes significantly to the resilience and economic viability of farmers and rural communities. Most of the milk produced across the world comes from either independent, family-owned farms or smallholder farms and cooperatives, rather than from large, corporate farming operations.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The Rochester, Minnesota-based healthcare campus has added a hydroponic mini-farm to one of its cafes, a program it plans to expand.

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Students at the Michigan school will have numerous ways to connect with their food and peers this year thanks to Metz Culinary Management General Manager Jeff Davis and his team.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 11, 2024

An iconic hotel in the heart of Key West, Florida, partnered with Cogwheel Marketing to revitalize its online presence. Facing limited visibility in organic search, we undertook a comprehensive SEO campaign that would transform the hotel’s digital footprint. Despite initial hurdles, including low keyword rankings and minimal referring domains, our strategy led to a monumental increase in keyword rankings, organic traffic, and domain authority.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This article explores effective methods to assess food safety culture within an organization and communicate key findings for continuous improvement. Knowledge on fostering a culture of food safety and driving positive change within an organization is also shared.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

US Foods’ recent Diner Dispatch survey reveals how consumers are using restaurants this year compared to last.

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