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 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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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 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 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 11, 2024

Navigating the bustling world of the restaurant industry comes with its own set of challenges, and one critical area that often flies under the radar is worker classification. Understanding whether your staff are employees or independent contractors isn’t just about following the rules—it’s key to maintaining a fair, compliant and smoothly running establishment.

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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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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

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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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A common question I get from my clients at OnlyCast is, “Can I cancel my hotel’s cable TV subscription?” With streaming platforms becomming increasingly popular and cable costs increasing, many hotel owners are rethinking the necessity of live channels. Guests are showing less interest in traditional TV, while hospitality casting solutions are becoming the preferred choice.

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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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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 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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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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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Marriott International, Inc. today announced the 146-room Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West has completed renovations to its guest rooms, meeting rooms, public spaces and fitness center. The newly refreshed hotel, located at 2101 West New Haven Avenue is owned by Highgate and managed by Marriott International, Inc. of Bethesda, Maryland. The renovation includes updated guest rooms with tub to shower conversions, updated public areas including all meeting rooms, as well as a refurbished and ex

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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

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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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a new document that weighs the food safety risks against the nutritional benefits of fish consumption.

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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 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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