Walt Disney World is fixing dining reservation hassles with two new features
Walt Disney World's dining system is about to get two major upgrades to make finding hard-to-get restaurant reservations easier…
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Snippets: The Importance of Hygiene in Restaurants | 5 Benefits and Best Practices
When it comes to restaurants and other establishments that serve food and beverages, proper hygiene goes beyond aesthetics and is actually a fundamental component of long term success, especially in the kitchen where all the ingredients and drinks…
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Cameron House hotel closes fine dining restaurant
A luxury hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond has closed its fine dining restaurant. Cameron House reopened in May 2021 following a major fire and named its new flagship restaurant after leading Scottish chefs Paul Tamburrini and Martin Wishart…
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AI-Enabled Robotic System Targets High-Mix Food Manufacturing
Chef Robotics expands its focus beyond restaurant automation into food manufacturing with its Chef food handling robot. Chef Robotics first appeared on Automation World’s radar as a developer of robotic systems for meal preparation in restaurants…
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A Taco Bell manager serves beverages to customers. Managers who achieve the rank of "entrepreneur" at Taco Bell can earn up to $100,000 a year. The annual mean wage of a restaurant food manager is $63,820, according to government data…
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Starbucks' wait times have increased with higher demand for complicated cold drinks. The company is rolling out its new "Siren System" to overhaul and streamline drink-making. Starbucks is spending billions to shorten customer wait times…
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Iris Is a New Fine-Dining Experience in the Middle of a Norwegian Fjord
Hailed as “Expedition Dining,” the eatery focuses on raising awareness to the threats of the global food system. Iris is unlike most restaurants in the world…
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Secret bar revealed at 5-star boutique hotel
THE Amiral Hotel Manila has opened the door to its latest historical attraction: a secret door to the past. It is called Ruby Wong's Godown, the hotel's very own speakeasy. It is located at the basement of the hotel…
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Rating platforms drive sales at tourist-area NYC eateries
Ratings on platforms such as Yelp and TripAdvisor can greatly impact high-priced New York City restaurants that service tourists, but have less of an effect on restaurants frequented by "locals" outside of tourist areas, according to new Cornell…
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Opinion - Dear Annie: Micromanaging owner causing restaurant manager stress-related health issues
My son is the manager at a nice established restaurant. The owner is absent and only communicates through texts and calls to my son…
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Chick-fil-A Reportedly Tests Robot Servers Amid Diner Concerns Around Automation
The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain, which has more than 2,800 restaurants across the country, is testing out in-restaurant robots at select locations to get customers’ orders to their tables, according to Insider…
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McDonald’s 'set to scrap popular feature' over major hygiene concerns
By 2032, McDonald's plans to remove its self-serve drink fountains in all its locations. The company said the change would allow a more hygienic dining experience that also thwarts theft.
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Florida Restaurant Owner Shames Customers on Social Media Who 'Dine and Dash'
Ken Brackins, the owner of Rick’s on the River, says he is shaming folks because, “we just got fed up with it.”
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DoorDash introduces AI-powered voice order system
In a bid to revolutionize the restaurant industry, DoorDash has unveiled an innovative AI-powered voice ordering system…
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As restaurant competition rebounds, here are 5 ways to encourage repeat dining
Diners who sign up for programs may be more likely to order additional items or visit more frequently to reach their reward, increasing sales and the bottom line for a restaurant.
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Why the Fight Over Wages and Tipping Could Make It Even More Costly To Dine Out
If higher menu prices at your favorite restaurants are straining your budget, you’re not alone. The July 2023 Consumer Price Index data indicated a 7.1% year-to-date increase in prices for food away from home…
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Ending tipped wage system will hurt the people it's trying to help: Fifty/50 Group's Scott Wiener
Opinions on tipping systems - What's good for the industry?
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Paulina Bawej, 32, worked for Huangs Grill Ltd in London but was dismissed - She has since had to move out of her flat and stopped working in hospitality…
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