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Calorie Information on Menus

Paper Chase Accountancy

Calorie Information on Menus. New legislation became law on the 6 th April regarding the listing of calorie information on restaurant menus. Restaurants, cafes, and takeaways will be allowed to offer a menu without calorie information upon request.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: How Restaurants Can Use Pandemic-Era Consumer Behavior to Inform Their Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite widespread COVID-19 vaccine availability, the restaurant industry is still in a vulnerable position in the U.S.

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We Regret to Inform You That Van Leeuwen’s Kraft Mac and Cheese Ice Cream Is Very Good

EATER

And however skeptical you may be about the pairing of macaroni and cheese and ice cream, I regret to inform you that this unhinged mashup is actually delicious. Van Leeuwen [Official Photo]. It’s not just nostalgia or the enduring power of that neon-orange cheese powder.

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Tea Talk; Honoring the Linage of Tea Information and Education

T-Ching

The post Tea Talk; Honoring the Linage of Tea Information and Education appeared first on T Ching. Tea Talk; Remembering newsletter from 1993 on the pleasures of tea. History Industry Op-Ed tea education Tea Industry

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The Ultimate Guide to The Best Restaurant Reservation Systems

Every restaurant is unique, which means that you have to do a bit of research in order to find the best restaurant reservation system for your specific venue, which can be time consuming. That's why we've done your homework for you. Get the guide to discover which reservation system is right for you.

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Your Instacart Information Might Be on the Dark Web

EATER

In a new report, Buzzfeed News finds that information like names, the last four digits of credit card numbers, addresses, and order histories from over 250,000 Instacart accounts were being sold in “dark web stores.” Denver Post via Getty Images.

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The Best Takeout in Knoxville

KaTom

Industry Information Best Takeout Knoxville TakeoutThe Best Takeout Restaurants in Knoxville (According to Us). As people look to take a break from kitchen duties, feeding their families every night during social distancing, KaTom is suggesting some takeout restaurants for a handful of cities across the country. Some of these eateries were founded specifically for grab-and-go convenience, while others just got into the to-go business because of this new normal.

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Where Did Hamburgers Originate?

KaTom

Industry Information history meatThe History of Hamburgers.

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7 informes de restaurantes que te dan perspectivas importantes de tu negocio de restaurantes

The Restaurant Times

Cuando la mayoría de los softwares de punto de ventas de restaurantes proveen informes de restaurantes múltiples, es importante saber cuáles son los más importantes que necesitas controlar diariamente. Informes de restaurantes que deberías medir y controlar religiosamente .

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The Rise of Food Allergies – and How to Keep Your Guests Safe and Happy

Hot Schedules

Accurate allergen information is critical to guarantee your guests’ safety. Plus, making sure information is easily accessible helps deliver a positive customer experience. As dishes are created or adjusted, their nutritional value and allergen information update automatically.

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COVID-19 Resources for the Restaurant Industry

KaTom

You can also find more information about COVID-19 in the United States by visiting the following resources: The CDC: COVID-19 Situation Summary. National Restaurant Association (NRA): Coronavirus Information and Resources. COVID-19 & the Restaurant Industry.

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The Future of Ghost Kitchens

KaTom

Industry Information ghost kitchens restaurant businessGhost Kitchens Deliver a New Business Model. The landscape of the restaurant industry is constantly changing, but increased customer demand for delivery has ushered in operational changes and new business models.

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The Facts About Fake Meat

KaTom

We’ll sink our teeth into this new trend and give you all the information you need to make room on your menu for a growing industry. Industry Information News and Trends Fake Meat Plant-based MeatFake Meat: Facts and Fallacies.

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To help restaurants reopen, OpenTable offers new features and price cuts for 2020

OpenTable

Insider Information Top BannerThe restaurant industry is being hit hard by COVID-19 with millions of hospitality workers out of work. OpenTable is committed to supporting the restaurant community and we recognize the road to recovery will be long and difficult.

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The Restaurant Industry’s New Normal

KaTom

You can use the information below as an easy reference of some ideas you can incorporate into your own plan to reopen a restaurant after a coronavirus shutdown. Industry Information covid-19 Reopening a RestaurantHow to Reopen a Restaurant After a Coronavirus Shutdown. As areas across America slowly establish a new normal, restaurant owners are working to figure out how they can protect the health and safety of their employees and customers.

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Rediscovering Root Beer

KaTom

Industry Information drink history Root BeerWhat is Root Beer? Root beer is a sweet, carbonated beverage with a unique flavor based on sassafras root, along with a blend of dozens of other spices, roots, and herbs. The original root beer ingredients vary wildly depending on which drink you credit as the original root beer.

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Alcohol To-go During COVID-19

KaTom

To stay informed as local and state governments continue to adapt to the ongoing crisis, check your local or state restaurant association website, your state department guidelines, and your local liquor board for the most up-to-date information. Industry Information alcohol laws Alcohol To-go Carry out delivery To-goAlcohol To-go Laws to Keep Restaurants Open. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the restaurant industry hard.

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Hungry for Content? Listen to The Vollrath Feed

KaTom

Industry Information News and Trends service industry VollrathVollrath Serves Up a New Podcast for the Foodservice Industry. At a time when the COVID-19 crisis has required most of the population to stay home and forced restaurants, bars, and hotels into drastic operational shifts, many of us are left with extra time on our hands.

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Stay Golden in Music City

KaTom

Industry Information News and TrendsBrewing Better Coffee with Stay Golden & FETCO. Since opening in Nashville, Tenn., in July 2018, the folks at Stay Golden have raised the bar for coffee operations in Music City and beyond; their offerings now include two restaurants, a roastery, and retail and wholesale products.

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KaTom’s College Sanitation Solutions

KaTom

Contact KaTom for more information about a customized sanitation plan and quote for your college or university. Industry Information covid-19 sanitationPreparing for COVID-19 on Campus. The COVID-19 pandemic that began impacting the United States in the early months of 2020 forced many colleges to adjust their spring semesters for the safety of faculty and students.

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New spaces, more voices: OpenTable’s new restaurant content hubs

OpenTable

OpenTable for Restaurants is the go-to spot for all OpenTable product information, where you’ll find details about solutions for operations, marketing, and hospitality. Insider Information

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Inis Mór, Aran Islands #TasteTheIsland Travel Guide [AD]

Gastro Gays

Sponsored by Discover Ireland Did you know Ireland is Europe’s third-largest island? Only behind the UK and Iceland in size, Ireland, being an island itself, also boasts little collections of smaller islands off its mainland… The post Inis Mór, Aran Islands #TasteTheIsland Travel Guide [AD] appeared first on GastroGays.

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Diner Insights: How people feel about eating out again

OpenTable

Data Crunching Insider InformationAs restaurant operators navigate the coronavirus pandemic, they need to understand how diners are feeling and anticipate their changing behaviors. How confident do people feel about heading back to restaurants?

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Plant Butter

KaTom

News and Trends Common Ingredients Cooking Tips Nutritional InformationWhat is Plant Butter? Plant butter, or plant-based butter, is butter alternative made with oils from plants such as almonds, olives, and avocados.

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The Best States to Open a Restaurant

KaTom

Industry Information restaurant advice restaurant businessThe Best States to Open a Restaurant. Starting a business is practically synonymous with the American Dream. Take a good idea, mix in some money (and a lot of hard work), and it can grow into something special.

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Sanitation Report: New & Improved Gel Hand Sanitizer

KaTom

Industry Information covid-19 sanitationIntroducing a New Gel Sanitizer Formula from Clean Up by KaTom. When we set out to create our Clean Up by KaTom hand sanitizer, the early weeks of the pandemic and skyrocketing demands for hand sanitizer drained supply chains of isopropyl alcohol and ethanol. Even large-scale producers such as Gojo, Rubbermaid, and Purell were sold out with no raw materials expected for months.

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Vegetables 101

KaTom

Industry Information nutrition vegetablesWhat is a Vegetable? Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, but wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad. I mean, you can put whatever you want in yours – I’m not the fruit salad police – but I personally would feign an emergency to avoid eating a fruit salad with tomatoes in it.

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National Sandwich Day 2020

KaTom

Industry Information Food History National Food Holidays Regional FoodWeird Sandwiches for National Sandwich Day. November 3rd is National Sandwich Day, and it couldn’t come at a better time.

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Jam, Jelly, and Other Fruit Spreads

KaTom

Industry Information breakfast history trendsJam vs. Jelly vs. Preserves vs. Marmalade. Jam and jelly, preserves and marmalades – these spreads are all variations on a theme. Take some delicious fruit, add lots of sugar, and cook it down until it becomes nearly solid, then spread it on a piece of bread, a muffin, a burger, or some slices of cured meat (a bit too fancy for our taste). However, the origin of these tasty spreads boils down to practicality, rather than culinary delight.

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Restaurant Inventory Management Technology Improves Efficiency

Restaurant Technology Guys

Restaurants need the latest and most efficient restaurant inventory management tools to ensure a smooth business flow and stay completely stocked and informed.

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What is a PAR Inventory Sheet and How Do You Use it?

Sculpture Hospitality

Without accurate and up-to-date inventory records, it's impossible to make informed decisions about purchasing, pricing, and sales. As a business owner or manager, one of your top priorities is ensuring that your inventory is properly managed.

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What is Lard

KaTom

Industry Information food trends history trendsWhat is Lard? “Just like Grandma used to make” is certainly a compliment and callback to nostalgic Sunday dinners where everything tasted just a bit better than it does nowadays. This feeling is usually attributed to the rose-tinted glasses of nostalgia – but what if Grandma really did cook differently? In fact, what if Grandma was cheating? I’m talking, of course, about lard. The History & Modern Uses of Lard.

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Want guests happy to spend more? Give them a more sustainable restaurant

Open for Business

You can let the world know where you stand on sustainability in a variety of ways, including: Add it to your website Include any information about your sustainability practices on the restaurant’s website.

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Restaurant Cyber Security: How To Prevent Data Breaches

7 Shifts

According to Norton , a data breach is classified as a “security incident in which information is accessed without authorization.”. By containing payment information, the POS is the biggest target for breaches, but also the most complex to protect. Sensitive Employee Information.

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How Bar Inventory Control Systems Improve Your Bottom Line

Sculpture Hospitality

A bar inventory control system provides your business with detailed, accurate and up-to-date information on the quantity, location and value of your inventoried bar goods Bar inventory control systems assist bars in efficiently tracking their inventory levels.

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How a Restaurant Pre-Shift Meeting Improves Communication and Profits

The Restaurant Expert

High school is great training ground for learning all about reputation management when we have to go around educating everyone about what is and isn’t true about us, repairing relationships that fall victim to false information and misunderstandings. They start chatter and rumors on partial information or just plain make things up. Management often has to spend hours trying to dispel false information and rumors and repair employee relationships.

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Investigating the Nooks & Crannies of English Muffins

KaTom

Industry Information bake baking breakfastWhat is an English Muffin? English muffins were indeed created by an Englishman, but the baked goods we recognize as English muffins today were invented in America.

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