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• We work with owners, designers, architects, chains, independents, hotels, clubs, resorts, cafes, bars and others.

• We offer full service to save you time and money, including design, permits, installation, heaters, lighting, fans.

• Sales and installations across the USA and Caribbean.

The Food and Beverage Equipment Executives of Chicago (FBEE: a group in existence since 1940) and the Restaurant Business Brokers Alliance (RBA) recently hosted a networking mixer bringing together food business sales reps, company owners and brokers to foster new connections and open new windows of opportunity. The event was held at MT Barrels Sports Bar & Live Music Venue in Schaumburg. Bites were provided by Consumers Packing Company and Vienna Beef.

AI and Machine Learning to Avoid Closures

AI and machine learning can now use real estate and restaurant data to help avoid premature restaurant closures. Now available on demand, The Borne Report, Location Reporting Engine (LRE) is like a CarFax for restaurateurs. This marketing planning report looks at cuisine feasibility and revenue projection at any potential or actual business address, generating fully customizable Google Slides in just minutes.

Using machine learning and the nation’s largest restaurant-specific dataset, The Borne Report can de-risk the industry; opening a restaurant no longer has to be such a gamble. This system can inform decisions, identify the best locations for a specific concept or provide date-driven ideas on how an existing brand can appeal to potential diners. Everything from ideal menu items to open hours to estimated revenue: the data is out there.

– Source: bornereport.com

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Where to Go When (Second Edition)

Authors: Sarah Baxter and Paul Bloomfield

Publishers: Lonely Planet

ISBN-13: 978-1838695040

Spark your curiosity with decision-making flowcharts to inspire your next unforgettable city break, tropical beach vacation, wildlife encounter and more – all organized by month with amazing weekend escapes, one and two week experiences.

Sip lip-smacking beers and contemplate fine Flemish art in Bruges during February; enhance your wellbeing with a yoga retreat in Australia’s Byron Bay throughout June; cycle the USA’s Death Valley during the cooler month of November and you’ll soon see just why each destination is so wonderful to be in at that exact moment. With so many inspiring month-by-month holiday recommendations, Where to Go When 2nd Edition offers travelers a lifetime of offbeat adventures and well-known wonders to pursue.

Inside

Where to Go When 2nd Edition

• 25 destinations for each month, covering every corner of the globe.

• Handy decision-making flowcharts to help you choose your next exciting getaway based on your travel passions and the activities that appeal to you the most.

• Special monthly events, festivals and celebrations calendar.

• Intuitive keys and color coding that suggest ideal trip length: short break, one week, two weeks, and more.

• Amazing experiences for all interests: wildlife and nature, adventure, value, culture, journey, food and drink, personal growth, relaxation.

• Top budgeting tips in clear grids and diagrams so you can get the most out of your money.

• Super family friendly breaks and experiences plus suggestions on when to leave the kids at home.

Whether you’re planning a bucket list break full of unique challenges or you’re looking to book a spontaneous long-weekend away on a tight budget, this indispensable travel guide will help you find your perfect adventure, whenever and wherever you want to go. Alternatively, gift Where to Go When Second Edition to the traveler in your life and set their wanderlust alight.

NuZee Lands Deal with Stone Brewing to Launch Line of Specialty Coffee Products

NuZee, Inc., a leading coffee co-packing and technology company, announced that it has entered into a five-year global licensing agreement with Stone Brewing, the nation's seventh largest craft brewery, sold in all 50 states and internationally in over 40 countries. Under the exclusive agreement, NuZee intends to co-manufacture and distribute Stone Brewing specialty coffee products nationwide through a vast network of natural grocery, traditional grocery, and convenience store channels, as well as office coffee and hotel brokers and distributors. NuZee also intends to build a strong direct-to-consumer business by marketing the specialty coffee line to craft beverage customers around the world on a dedicated website. The new product line is expected to launch in Q3 2023.

The Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop reopens in San Francisco’s historic Ghirardelli Square . After a six-month renovation of the historic building, the store celebrates Ghirardelli’s history and craftmanship as a U.S. chocolate pioneer and the company’s legacy in San Francisco dating back to the 1850s. The store will feature North America’s largest flowing chocolate wall, pictured here.

Bonefish Grill, the casual dining restaurant for land and sea fare launched a new Social Hour that serves up good times with an all-new style. The innovative experience, which brings people together to enjoy a craveable menu of Bonefish Grill favorites and creative cocktails in a spirited yet relaxed setting, will be available daily at all locations.

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