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Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Properly Prepping Your Bar for the Holiday Rush

Modern Restaurant Management

New technology innovations now being introduced into the hospitality industry are designed to level out those pinch points. Include product name, brewery, keg size, style and Alcohol by Volume (ABV) along with expiration dates so everyone making decisions around kegged inventory is working from the same source.

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2022 Predictions: A Look at What Awaits Hospitality Tech Next Year (and Beyond)

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic has forever upended restaurants, wineries, breweries, entertainment venues, businesses that had been reluctant to embrace technology. It’s time we all prioritize putting our technology solutions to work for hospitality operators, and keep adapting and innovating to answer their needs.

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JBF Study: Independent Restaurants Are Actively Evolving

Modern Restaurant Management

The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging from fine dining establishments to fast-casual venues, breweries, and caterers. "This Restaurants are also implementing innovative retention strategies.

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Here Are the 2025 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists

EATER

Candidate has set high standards; demonstrates creativity and consistency in excellence, innovation, hospitality; is making efforts to create a sustainable work culture; and has served as an exceptional example or mentor for other beverage professionals.

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Why ‘Homegating’ is Here to Stay

Modern Restaurant Management

We saw “homegating” become a trend in 2020 and have concluded that because of the innovations being introduced in the space, it will continue for years to come as consumers are now accustomed to enjoying direct-to-consumer food and beverage options.

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Exploring Food Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

Food trucks and ghost kitchens are here to stay and with the behavioral and attitude shifts towards food for the new generations, new opportunities for food and beverage innovation will emerge. More creative packaging will come into play as convenience will continue to drive innovation. Probably I do.

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Brewing Up Success: Current Trends in the Craft Beer Industry

Goliath Consulting

Brewers have pushed boundaries with unconventional ingredients and innovative techniques while fostering community engagement through digital platforms and collaborative partnerships. One important trend is the continued rise of experimentation and innovation.

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