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From Boutique to Brand: Scaling Procurement with Entegra

Growing a hospitality or foodservice business is exciting, but expanding comes with challenges. ...

October 10, 2025

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5 Ways Entegra Shopping Assistant Simplifies Purchasing

In foodservice and hospitality, every purchasing decision counts. Rising costs and complex ...

October 10, 2025

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Beyond Discounts: 6 Smart Procurement Cost Saving Methods

Procurement used to mean one thing — buying products at the lowest price. Today, it’s about much ...

October 06, 2025

General news

Top 5 Reasons Colleges and Universities Partner with Entegra

Running a college or university means balancing tight budgets with the need to provide exceptional ...

September 29, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Top 5 Trends in Hospitality Procurement for 2026

Hospitality businesses are under more pressure than ever to deliver great guest experiences while ...

September 29, 2025

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Smarter Shipping Solutions: How a GPO Helps Businesses Save

Shipping plays a vital role in every business, whether you’re moving products across town or ...

September 22, 2025

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Smart Energy Savings for Hotels: Protect Your Profits

Running a hotel is all about balance. Guests expect comfort, convenience, and great service but ...

September 22, 2025

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Top 6 Reasons to switch to Entegra

In today’s competitive food service and hospitality industries, operators are under constant ...

September 15, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

How Extreme Weather Impacts Restaurants

How a GPO like Entegra can help. The restaurant industry is always changing. But in recent years, ...

September 15, 2025

Seniors

Serve Better, Spend Less: 10 Cost-Effective Dining Strategies for Senior Living

Providing great meals is one of the biggest ways senior living communities show care for residents. ...

September 08, 2025

Industry Trends

Security in Hotels: Protects Guests, Save, and Increase Performance

When most people think of hotel security, they picture cameras in the lobby or key card access to ...

September 08, 2025

Culinary/Recipe Trends

9 Top Menu Trends for Fall 2025

Fall is always a season of change for restaurants. As the weather cools, guests look for warm, ...

August 28, 2025

Culinary/Recipe Trends

How Restaurants Can Optimize Brunch Trends with Entegra

Brunch has become one of the most profitable meal periods for restaurants. Guests love the mix of ...

August 28, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

From Digital Keys to Smart Rooms: How Entegra Powers Technology-Driven Hospitality

The hospitality industry is in the midst of a digital transformation. New technologies are ...

August 25, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Delivering Personalized, Profitable Dining with Entegra

Hospitality has always been about creating meaningful connections. But today, guests expect more ...

August 25, 2025

Seniors

The Procurement Advantage for Senior Living

Too often, senior living purchasing decisions are made on a reactive basis buying what’s needed at ...

August 18, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Why FF&E and OS&E Costs Often Outpace Food

And How Entegra Can Help You SaveWhen hospitality leaders think about their biggest expenses, food ...

August 18, 2025

Culinary/Recipe Trends

The Beverage Boom: Your Key to Restaurant Innovation and How Entegra Can Help

In an industry constantly seeking new ways to attract customers and boost profits, one area has ...

August 01, 2025

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Back to Campus: 5 Ways Colleges and Universities Can Streamline Operations and Maximize Savings with Entegra

As campuses across the country gear up for the return of students, faculty, and staff, ...

August 01, 2025

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7 Ways to Boost Weather Resilience with Entegra’s Support

From unexpected heatwaves to flash floods, smoke events to snowstorms in shoulder season extreme ...

July 28, 2025

Industry Trends

Beat the Heat: 8 Ways Restaurants Can Stay Cool and Save Money

Summer is a peak season for many restaurants, but with rising temperatures come rising challenges. ...

July 28, 2025

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3 ways strategic procurement can transform cost pressure into an advantage

Today's volatile market demands a fresh look at procurement. Yes, controlling costs while ...

July 23, 2025

Revenue Growth

Compare products and pricing: How AI makes F&B procurement easier for foodservice operators

Q&A with Jennifer Swearingen and Wasseem Mango From instant savings to real-time alternate product ...

July 23, 2025

Leisure/golf

Elevate Your 19th Hole

GPO-Supported Food & Beverage That Drives RevenueFor golf courses, the “19th hole” isn’t just a ...

July 21, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

More Than a Stay

Transform Your Hotel into a Local Hotspot with the Right FF&E InvestmentsAs summer brings a surge ...

July 21, 2025

Seniors

Feeding Quality, Reducing Burnout

How GPO Partnerships Help Senior Living Homes ThriveSenior living communities across Canada are ...

July 14, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

The Summer Menu Reset: Boosting Margins with Smart Sourcing

As food and labour costs continue to rise across Canada, chefs and food & beverage directors are ...

July 14, 2025

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Innovating in the North: How Remote Communities Benefit from GPO Networks

Running a business in a remote or northern Canadian community comes with unique challenges, from ...

July 07, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

The GPO Advantage: 5 Metrics to Watch When You Join Entegra

In today’s competitive hospitality landscape, smart procurement strategies can make or break your ...

July 02, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Tourism Boom: How Hotels Can Maximize Savings with the Right GPO Partner

Tourism in Canada is growing fast. This rise is a big chance for hotels and resorts, but it also ...

June 26, 2025