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Register for Free Admission to the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show! |
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Monday, 21 September 2015 17:38 |
FLHIP cordially invites you to attend the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, October 6-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando as our guest!
Register here at no charge: http://floridarestaurantinvitations.com/ereg.php?DiscountCode=DGP30
This is THE Florida Restaurant Show, offering you access to hundreds of leading vendors; over 10,000 products and special events including the Food Trends Tasting Experience, Norman Van Aken Culinary Demonstration and Torch Award Presentation, new Beer Wine & Spirits Pavilion, Culinary Trends Theater, ACF Culinary Competitions, New Product Gallery, Education Station and more!
The Show hours are: Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6 and 7, from 11am to 5pm; and Thursday, October 8 from 11am to 4pm. Be sure to stop by and see us in Booth #1014.
We look forward to seeing you at the Show!
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New restaurant opening leads just released by Flhip.com! |
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Wednesday, 02 September 2015 12:39 |
(RestaurantNews.com) Flhip.com has released its latest restaurant openings report, providing restaurant vendors with a sampling of fresh sales and marketing leads that can be found on their website.
Flhip provides regularly updated lead lists, allowing vendors to check for updates at any time. To see leads in your sales area click here.
Baltimore, MD – 8Trium Bar & Grill This restaurant will feature locally sourced Louisiana Cajun-Creole cuisine with a Baltimore flair in the Washington Hill neighborhood. A class B Beer, wine and Liquor license has been approved pending the written consent of a church within 300 feet of this space. They are anticipating a year end opening with seating for 75 guests.
Westfield, MA – 99 Restaurant and Pub The Woburn-based chain has acquired a liquor license for this location which is the former home of the Regency Pontiac Oldsmobile dealership. This will be one of more than 100 restaurants located in Northeast for this group. They are planning on opening around October 13 according to local articles.
Orlando, FL – Ace Café Orlando The Ace Café will be located on a historic site based in England. It consisted of a café service station with 10 pumps, large washing bay showroom and repair shop. The new Orlando Ace will become a venue for wheeled cyclists and music lovers around the area. Extensive renovations are being done to the existing building. An opening date has yet to be announced.
San Francisco, CA – Barcha This new casual Mediterranean concept from the team behind Sens is headed to Market Street. Barcha will be a mix of Turkish, Moroccan and Spanish dishes similar to Sens. Lunches and dinners will be served with happy hour Pappas in between both. An October 1st opening is anticipated.
Nashville, TN – Milk & Honey Chattanooga restaurateurs Mike and Taylor Monaghan inked a deal to bring their Milk & Honey concept to the new Gulch Crossing building. The 5000 square foot space will join another first-floor tenant, Potbelly Sandwich Shop at the development. The new restaurant is expected to open January 2016.
Dallas, TX – lazy dog restaurant This will be the 17th location for the lazy dog group. Other locations are found in Nevada and California. The 8400+ square foot interior will be more like a ski lodge than a restaurant. It will also include a dog friendly patio and menu. A large selection of craft beers from local breweries will be available. They are anticipating a September 23 opening.
For more information or to view the leads in your area, please visit www.flhip.com.
Contact: Ken Roberts 772-231-5826
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The Restaurant with no (visible) workers! |
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Wednesday, 02 September 2015 12:10 |
Eatsa's first location is in San Francisco's financial district. Its quinoa-based dishes sell for about $7 a bowl.
NPR —
Sometimes fast food just isn't fast enough. A new highly automated restaurant that opened in San Francisco on Monday looks to speed service through efficiency you won't see any people taking your order or serving you at the Eatsa quinoa eatery.
It could be the latest sign that the industry is heading toward a more robotic future, a move some analysts say will be accelerated by the push to boost the minimum wage that so many fast-food workers rely on.
"With a virtual cashier and no wait staff, eatsa is a seamless, personalized experience utilizing kiosk stations and a cubby pick-up concept which provides food when customers want it," the company says in a press invite.
- San Francisco Chronicle got a preview of the restaurant and described the setup this way
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Complimentary admission to the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show from Flhip. |
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Tuesday, 01 September 2015 18:40 |
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Flhip.com invites you to attend the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show. Use the link below to register at no charge as our guest.
Visit Us at Booth: 1014 Visit Our Website
Owners! All your needs with just one click. Restaurant Owners & Managers now you have the ability to request multiple quotes with one click! Flhip.com allows you to select the products and services you need and we find the best vendors for you.
Visit Flhip.com to request quotes for as many items as you need for your restaurant at no cost to you. Save both time and money by allowing us to find the best possible vendors and pricing for your purchasing needs. http://www.flhip.com/request-quote.html
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Vendors! Reach restaurants BEFORE they open. Flhip.com is designed to get you, the restaurant vendor, in the door first ahead of your competitors, present your offerings and make the sale. Each week Flhip staffers research hundreds of new restaurants opening in the future. We try to find as many independent openings as possible so you can go in and talk to the decision makers on site. If you are wanting a competitive edge give us a call and we will let you view real-time leads in your sales area.
For more information or to view the leads in your area drop us a note or give us a call!
Ken Roberts 772-231-5826
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Just click the link below to pre-register for the show at no charge!
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 September 2015 18:44 |
Discover What's new, what's next & what's trending at the 2015 Florida Restaurant & Lodging show! |
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Monday, 31 August 2015 20:14 |
ORLANDO, FL, September 1, 2015 - In the restaurant and foodservice industry, professionals are constantly looking for new ideas, new products, new solutions and new trends -- and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is their source! From insightful education to palate-pleasing food and drink trends to new product options and idea generating special events – don't miss this opportunity to fine-tune your business. The trade show and conference, produced by Urban Expositions and sponsored by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association will be held Tuesday, October 6 - Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando and will offer educational programs, special events, new food products, and equipment and services from over 450+ leading industry suppliers. “We are thrilled to be offering several new and exciting special features at the upcoming event including, the new Beer, Wine & Spirits Pavilion as well as returning crowd favorites including the Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum, the Food Trends Experience, the prestigious ACF Culinary Competitions and much more,” said Ron Mathews, Vice President, Restaurant and Foodservice Events Portfolio. “We know that a restaurant cannot survive on the food alone which is why we have created an education program to provide practical and relevant information as well as feature areas on the show floor to find fresh and new ideas. For nearly 40 years, the show has been providing restaurateurs, chefs, foodservice and hospitality professionals with all the tools needed to stay motivated and inspired, find the newest products, and stay on top of the trends – or set them!” Special Events for the upcoming Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, include: The new Beer, Wine & Spirits Pavilion was created to meet the demand from restaurant and foodservice professionals seeking access to the alcoholic beverage component of the market. It provides the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the producers and distributors of adult beverages and is designed to enhance your learning and sourcing opportunities. Featured brands include: MillerCoors, Blue Moon, Jim Beam Brands, Heaven Hill Brands, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Constellation Brands, D.G. Yuengling & Sons to name a few. The official ingredient sponsor of the Pavilion is the Florida Department of Citrus. Culinary Demonstration Theater is an educational, interactive and entertaining area for restaurant and foodservice professionals who want to stay abreast of what's hot in the food world. Stop by this feature area at the Show and see how our chefs have put their spin on hot trends. This year’s featured session will include the presentation of the new Torch Award to James Beard award winning chef Norman Van Aken for his contributions to the industry. The Torch Award Presentation will take place in the Culinary Demonstration Theater on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. The Food Shows and Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum are excited to present the inaugural Torch Award to Norman Van Aken for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the restaurant and foodservice community. Norman Van Aken, chef-owner of NORMAN’S in Orlando and the founding father of New World Cuisine, is the only Floridian on the James Beard list of Who’s Who in American Food and Beverage, as well as an internationally acclaimed author. He will join Ferdinand Metz, Certified Master Chef, for a one-on-one on our Culinary Demonstration Theater stage open to all attendees. The Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum – provides open access to the 30+ educational sessions focused on operational excellence, winning teams, maximizing profits, hot trends, and building loyalty. For the complete conference program, visit flrestaurarantandlodginshow.com/education. Features include: o The Women’s Entrepreneurs Circle, a robust and highly interactive session on what it takes to win in business and life featuring Kathleen Wood, Kathleen Wood Partners, Betsy Craig, MenuTrinfo, and Sandy Korem, The Catering Coach. o New Catering & Events Track presented by Catering Magazine on Tuesday, October 6 with topics including maximizing catering profits, how to pack for offsite events and a closer look at outsourcing. o Industry leading expert consultants including Technomic, MenuTrinfo, Kathleen Wood Partners, TheRestaurantExpert.com, Service with Style Hospitality Group, The Catering Coach, Fishbowl with solutions to day-to-day business challenges - menu planning and labeling, team building, customer service, marketing and social media, professional development and more. Highlighted seminars include:
- Tuesday, October 6 – 11:30-12:30: Building a Winning Hospitality Team in 8Simple Steps; 4-4:45pm: LEADERChoice – The Four Essential Ingredients of Successful Leaders
- Wednesday, October 7 – 1-1:45pm: What’s Hot & Not in the Social MediaWorld for Restaurants; 1-1:45pm: Top 10 Tips for Winning with Today’s Special Needs Diner; 4-4:45pm: 2015 Outlook, Opportunities & Challenges
- Thursday, October 8 – 1:30-2:15pm: 5 Ways to Increase Profits Through Your People in Any Economy; 2:30-3:15pm: The One System Your Restaurant Must Have to Survive
- View the full program at www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com/education
The 2015 American Culinary Federation Culinary Arts Competition presented by the American Culinary Federation (ACF)/ Central Florida Chapter (CFC) will offer over $27,000 worth of prizes that will be awarded during the following competitions. o The NEW Two Man Team USA Culinary Cup Team Competition, sponsored by Bari Beef International, Creekstone Farms, US Foods, Rich’s, Maple Leaf, MillerCoors, Barry Callebaut, McIlhenney Co., Wisconsin Cheese, Steelite International, and Bar Harbor Seafood. o The R.L. Schreiber Apprentice/Jr. Member Florida State Championship Team Skills Competition, sponsored by R.L. Schreiber Inc. o Taste of Elegance Pork Signature Recipe Competition, sponsored by Iowa Pork Producers Association and Taste of Elegance. o The Florida Pastry Challenge, sponsored by The Culinary Source and Barry Callebaut. o The Freshpoint and Harvill's Produce Farm to Table Vegetarian Signature Recipe Competition, sponsored by Fresh Point and Harvill’s Produce, Inc. o The Chef's Table Luncheons, a four-course surprise lunch prepared by the participating chefs. The Food Trends Experience is a tasting adventure providing direct access to products, flavors and ingredients driving the most recent trends in the market – healthy, organic, sustainable, ethnic, artisanal, and more! FRLA’s After Party will be taking place October 7, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Make sure not to miss this energy-packed party. Join industry leaders for a fabulous evening of networking and entertainment. The NRA/FRLA Bob Leonard Golf Classic is scheduled for October 5, 2015 at ChampionsGate Golf Course in Orlando. Key decision-makers from national restaurant and hotel chains and top independents return year after year for this exciting tournament. Save your space early – not only has this event sold out the last 14 years – but this year is the 15th anniversary! Dates: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 11am-5pm Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 11am-5pm Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 11am-4pm Location: The Orange County Convention Center, 9990 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
The 2015 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (www.frla.org). For more information on exhibiting or attending, visit the official Show website at www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com. The tradeshow and conference is managed and produced by Kennesaw, GA based Urban Expositions, which offers a complete roster of trade show management services, including exhibit sales and marketing, operations, exhibitor/attendee promotions and services, media relations, seminar and event coordination, database development and management. Through a logical, hands-on approach, Urban Expositions has become one of the fastest growing and most successful trade show companies in the United States. Contact Urban Expositions at www.urban-expo.com.
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Last Updated on Monday, 31 August 2015 21:02 |
Restaurant owner arrested for failure to pay sales tax! |
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Sunday, 30 August 2015 15:19 |
Jacksonville.com - A 45-year-old Jacksonville restaurateur has been arrested after more than $44,000 in sales tax from customers at a now-closed River City Marketplace eatery was never sent to the state, according to the Florida Department of Revenue.
Tony T. Nguyen, owner of Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina at 840 Nautica Drive, was charged Aug. 19 with failure to remit sales tax and made bail the next day, according to Duval County jail records.
State officials said Nguyen collected the sales tax but failed to account for it during various periods from July 2011 through June 2014, then failed to file six consecutive sales tax returns. Under state law, sales tax is the property of the state at the moment of collection. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines as well as possible repayment of stolen tax, interest, penalty and investigative costs, according to revenue officials.
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Can negative Social Media post result in lawsuit? |
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Sunday, 30 August 2015 15:01 |
Postandcourier.com - Airing grievances online has become a standard element of the disappointing restaurant experience. But if those complaints involve the reservations policy at Grill 225, the poster is at risk of being sued.
According to an 832-word “dining contract” sent to guests making reservations for five or more people, Grill 225 will exact a $50 per person penalty if the reservation holder cancels all or some of the requested seats within 24 hours of the party’s arrival. No-shows are subject to the same fee.
The terms set out by Grill 225 aren’t unusual. To curb the costs associated with empty tables, an increasing number of restaurants are threatening to charge miscreants. But Grill 225’s contract includes an additional clause: “By agreeing to these terms and conditions, the guest(s) and their party agree that they may be held legally liable for generating any potential negative, verbal or written defamation against Grill 225.” In other words, if someone in your group kvetches online about the restaurant enforcing its stated rules, a lawsuit may follow.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 30 August 2015 15:05 |
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7 People forced into freezer during robbery! |
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Sunday, 30 August 2015 14:55 |
WESH.com - Workers and customers at a DeBary IHOP restaurant were forced into a freezer at gunpoint late Friday night.Volusia County Sheriff's Office spokesman Gary Davidson said the holdup occurred just before 11:30 p.m.
Investigators said three gunmen, who were wearing dark clothing, bandanas and hooded sweatshirts, entered the restaurant on Dirksen Drive. Four employees and three customers were inside.
Officials said one worker was shoved by the robbers but was not injured. They said the workers and customers were ordered into the freezer after the robbers took their wallets and phones.
The suspects fled, and the victims were able to escape and call 911. Continue |
Lawsuit filed over gas explosion at a Pizza Restaurant! |
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Sunday, 30 August 2015 14:50 |
Thetowntalk.com - A 2012 lawsuit that alleges a man was burned when a gas explosion at an Alexandria Mall restaurant will head back to 9th Judicial District Judge George Metoyer's courtroom on Monday.
Kyjtim "Tim" and Zejgan Ajro filed a civil lawsuit against Alexandria Main Mall LLC, the city of Alexandria and both entities' insurance carriers in November 2012. It alleged that, in November 2011, a city employee of the gas department failed to conduct a "leak test" after supplying the Ajros' Made in NY Pizza restaurant with natural gas and "completely failed to test a portion of the gas supply system," reads the lawsuit.
The employee was physically unable to reach a gas valve behind a pizza over, but told Tim Ajro that it was safe to light the pilot, it reads. The employee then left, leaving the task to Tim Ajro. Continue |
Last Updated on Sunday, 30 August 2015 15:06 |
Restaurant ordered to repay workers millions after seizing tips |
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Sunday, 30 August 2015 14:42 |
A federal judge is ordering the Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet in Jonesboro to give its employees $2 million in unpaid wages. Jonesboro is just south of Atlanta.
It's a lawsuit resolution alleging unfair working conditions and management stealing money from employees. But most of the people presently working there didn't know about the Department of Labor investigation.
When CBS46 tried to speak with employees, one after another appeared to be completely in the dark about the huge amount of cash coming to servers and kitchen workers. We even found a waitress who was going to bat for the restaurant, demanding that we leave.
But when we finally found the manager, she explained why no one knew about this lawsuit. Very few, or possibly none of the 84 employees who will split the money are still working there.
Owners are accused of never giving overtime, forcing employees to work for tips only and then taking some of those tips too. Continue!
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