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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

General news

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

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Why You Should Join a GPO: Real Savings, No Catch

Maximize Savings & Performance with the Right GPO PartnerAre you a Food & Beverage Director ...

June 04, 2025

Culinary/Recipe Trends

Ready to leverage flavor trends? We can help.

Whether you are experimenting with new flavors solo — or alongside Entegra Culinary Consulting — ...

May 30, 2025

Get to know us

Meet Paul McArdle: New CEO of Entegra North America shares his vision for growth

We’re excited to introduce Paul McArdle as the new Chief Executive Officer of Entegra North ...

May 29, 2025

Leisure/golf

Swing, Sip, and Socialize: Reinventing Outdoor Spaces at Your Golf Club

Elevate Your Golf Club's Outdoor Spaces This Summer with GPO SavingsSummer is peak season for golf ...

May 13, 2025

Seniors

A New Era of Senior Living and Resident-Centered Care

Driving Sustainability and Savings in Senior Living with a GPO PartnerSustainability in senior ...

May 13, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Planning a Successful Wedding at Your Hotel

Creating unforgettable weddings at your hotel requires a variety of specialized products and ...

March 25, 2025

Industry Trends

7 reasons transparency, flexibility are key to a successful GPO partnership

Unexpected fees, pesky minimums and rigid supplier choices are less than ideal. When it comes to ...

January 13, 2025