Roving server robots are old news: How the latest in AI and automation is going to make an appearance at the big show in Chicago this year . . . Robots have been dominating the National Restaurant Association Show’s tech pavilion and equipment booths for years, and in 2022, we saw everything from robot dogs… read more
As an employer in the healthcare field, finding the right talent can be a challenging and time-consuming task. In fact, according to a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the average time to fill a healthcare position is a very long 49 days, which can have a significant impact on your… read more
Join the Women Industry Leaders’ Inaugural Meeting NAFEM’s first female president will speak at the May 19 gathering in person in Chicago and accessible by Zoom. Louise O’Sullivan will speak at the inaugural meeting of the Women Industry Leaders group on May 19. Those heading to Chicago for the National Restaurant Association Show in May… read more
Did you get used to making your own coffee at home during the pandemic, and now find yourself in an actual coffee shop less often? You’re not alone . . . . Brewed hot coffee consumption across restaurants, retail and other foodservice locations has not rebounded since the pandemic, according to Datassential’s BUZZ 2023 Annual… read more
Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., the 94-unit fondue concept, plans to remodel a store each week during 2023 . . . . Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., the 94-unit fondue concept, plans to remodel a store each week during 2023, the company says. Tampa, Fla.-based Melting Pot, a division of Front Burner Brands, has opened remodeled stores… read more
See the year’s best creative work and top marketing and production pros, as chosen by a jury of industry leaders . . . . Today, we are proud to present the winners of Ad Age’s seventh annual Creativity Awards. Paired with our long-running A-List, the Creativity Awards celebrate the year’s most impactful and innovative ideas,… read more
The multi-concept operator, which emerged from the ashes of Craftworks Holdings, is taking in its first fast-food chain in Krystal. Both companies are owned by the private equity firm Fortress Investment Group . . . . SPB Hospitality, the multi-concept operator of casual dining chains like Logan’s Roadhouse and J. Alexander’s, is merging with Krystal… read more
Twitter will now let U.S. cannabis marketers feature their products in ads on the platform, with some caveats . . . . The social-media company is now letting cannabis companies post pictures of their products in ads, less than three months after it first opened the door to their paid-for posts with heavier limitations Twitter… read more
Perdue Farms announced a partnership with Cornell University and the University of Illinois to reduce Salmonella cases linked to raw poultry . . . . Through January 2024, Perdue will fund the research project, “Simulation and Modelling to Rationally Target Salmonella Control Strategies in Processing Plants.” The study will build risk assessment models that optimize… read more
Caribou Coffee is undertaking a major expansion effort with the addition of 300 locations . . . . Caribou Coffee is part of the Panera Brands’ portfolio, a business unit of JAB Holding Co., and has approximately 735 locations worldwide. “Over the past 30 years, Caribou Coffee has refined and elevated the guest experience through… read more