Supporting the American Franchising Act — LODGING
Hotel franchising has been a pathway to success for small-business owners for more than 80 years. The brand standards that accompany a hotel franchise are a win-win for both guests...
Hospitality
Finding Your Voice: Empowering Women in Foodservice | Modern Restaurant Management
Krista Gibson knows the value of Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) programming. “As an emerging leader, I attended a WFF in-person event early in my career and was inspired by all the...
Why balancing tech and hospitality won’t be easy
Starbucks has led the way with a back-to-hospitality approach. | Illustration by Nico Heins/MidjourneyEver since the pandemic forced restaurants to digitize or die, operators have been trying to find the...
Accor Announces the Signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, Expanding Its Luxury Footprint in Italy
Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is proud to announce the signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, a landmark new luxury hotel set to open in 2027 on the city's waterfront....
CoStar Reports Mixed U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry showed mixed year-over-year performance results, according to August 2025 data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJuly 2025Percentage change from August 2024Occupancy: 66.1 percent (down 1.3 percent)ADR: $158.93 (up 0.3...
The Hidden Levers of Profit in QSRs | Modern Restaurant Management
Margins have always been thin in quick service, but lately the pressure feels relentless. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, beef prices are up more than 12 percent over the...
McDonald’s, Red Robin, Applebee’s and more make executive changes
Staff illustrationMcDonald’s named a pair of new executives to take over key leadership responsibilities. Kathy Baird was named chief impact officer for McDonald’s USA. She will serve on the company’s...
U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 September
ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 13 September. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces,...
Hunter Hotel Advisors Arranges Sale of Courtyard Memphis Collierville — LODGING
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hunter Hotel Advisors (Hunter) announced the sale and financing of the 131-room Courtyard Memphis Collierville in Collierville, Tennessee. Southern Hospitality LLC sold the 2023-renovated hotel to a Texas-based investor...
Restaurateurs Can Tap Into the Adaptive Reuse Movement for Cost Savings and Profitability | Modern Restaurant Management
It’s a joy to transform a building with great bones into a winning restaurant concept. From a creative and experiential standpoint, the history, architectural features and raw materials add a...
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