No longer is local sourcing just a utopian ideal. It’s a practice coming to life and continually gaining momentum in foodservice, with the number of local ingredients on menus growing by 73 percent over the last four years, according to market research firm Mintel. But, at its most basic level, […]
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One growing company, OrderUp, is trying to become a restaurateur’s hometown hero—when it comes to online ordering, at least. The platform, which aims to connect restaurants with customers in their local markets to encourage online ordering, works in a unique way: through a franchising model. OrderUp franchisees recruit local restaurants […]
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Chain restaurant leaders are optimistically watching traffic and sales, with expectation of raising menu prices later this year, according to a new survey conducted by supply chain cooperative SpenDifference. he company last surveyed chains on menu price topics in late 2012. The study, completed the week of May 13, found […]
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Development Nevada Gaming Commission Issues Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd and Aristocrat Technologies Inc. an Interactive Gaming License Through a Unanimous Vote Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd and Aristocrat Technologies Inc. have been granted an interactive gaming license from the Nevada Gaming Commission. The decision was made on the unanimous recommendation of the […]
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Headlines for everyone keeping up with the Hotel and Gaming Industry. Appointments Michael Evans Named Chief Operating Officer for MGM Hospitality MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has promoted Michael Evans to Chief Operating Officer of MGM Hospitality. He was previously Executive Vice President of Global Development. more Steven McArthur Appointed Chief Executive Officer of VEGAS.com […]
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In an effort to give keep you updated on what’s going on in the Restaurant/Hospitality world, below are some headlines you may want to explore. Appointments Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Appoints Glenn Lunde As Chief Concept Officer Mr. Lunde has over 20 years of experience in developing and executing marketing […]
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Managers who exude confidence give employees a sense of security. Some ways to project confidence include maintaining direct eye contact, good posture, positive facial expressions and a professional appearance. Those practices convey someone who is composed, secure and trustworthy. One of the most important ways to communicate confidence is through […]
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Surplus to service: Food donation basics Many restaurant operators hate to throw away food when they know thousands of people go hungry. But they don’t know always know how to get their surplus food to charitable organizations that feed the hungry. National Restaurant Association partner Food Donation Connection offers services […]
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