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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

I was on my own at a young age, and working in restaurants, hotels, and bars gave me the financial independence I needed to survive and eventually thrive. Restaurants and bars had to quickly pivot, letting guests know how to order online, if dine-in was available, or what safety protocols were in place. Smaller menus, better execution.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. But is B Corp certification something restaurants should pursue?

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Restaurants Pivot to the new ‘Post-COVID’ Consumer Behavior Patterns

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One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 Ongoing public health and safety concerns push down demand for the indoor restaurant experience. Restaurant and bar employment (as of July 2021) remains down by 1.5 million since the start of the pandemic.

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Safety First: National Guidelines for Indoor Dining

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A coalition of restaurant industry leaders released the first national safety standards for dining in an attempt to simplify and streamline city, state and federal guidelines and ensure a safe working and dining environment for employees and customers.

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THE KING IS IN THE HOUSE

Culinary Cues

SOME TIME IN THE LATE 1960’S: Walking through the back entrance to the Statler Hilton Hotel was like stepping into a totally different world. Pushing through the swinging kitchen doors I am engulfed by the smells, sounds, and oh such intense heat from a busy operation. Organized chaos would be the right phrase to use.

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Unlocking the Benefits of Commercial Refrigeration and Walk-In Coolers

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In the world of food service and hospitality, proper refrigeration is crucial for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods. From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

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Tripadvisor® launched a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for, and validate health and safety information to feel more confident with their future travel choices across town and around the world. Travel Safe features are available in all 49 markets where Tripadvisor operates.