Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Food safety is on the plate for this week's episode of The Main Course as host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with Francine Shaw , the CEO of Savvy Food Safety , about the need for proper food handling guidelines and employee education.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Many restaurant owners had believed they would be covered in the event of something like the pandemic, and found themselves without a safety net. Overall, the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities, margin issues, and lack of safety net to restaurants in a way the industry is still recovering from. PIRG Education Fund.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

What Can Be Done : Educate the customer about the impact that different oils make not only on their ability to operate but also on their sustainability goals within the kitchen. Employee Safety Practice : Train staff on best practices for handling, storing, and disposing of cooking oil to minimize waste and promote sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2024

Professionals in the restaurant industry are acutely aware of the importance of food safety, but its day-to-day implementation continues to be a challenge. Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2024

One in six Americans is affected by food borne illnesses annually, according to the FDA. Food safety is increasingly becoming more important to the FDA. In 2020, the FDA ushered in a new chapter of food safety with the “ New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint,” which established science and risk-based protections.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As restaurants have been gradually permitted to reopen, they have new regulations to follow, including restricted onsite capacity, strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols, social distancing rules, and mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Reiterate that safety is your priority. Develop Safer Ways to Serve Food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Alongside wild stories detailing how foodborne illnesses can happen, Shaw offers practical solutions to avoid food safety breaches. Shaw is a food safety specialist, podcaster, founder of Savvy Food Safety, co-founder of My Trusted Source, and an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who spent 30+ years working in the foodservice industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

” Restaurants must elevate safety and cleanliness protocols, train employees about new processes and policies, track compliance, and implement immediate corrective actions, as needed. Food safety sanitation procedures are more important than ever to combat the novel coronavirus. Implement COVID-19 Safety Protocols.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2021

In the restaurant industry, sanitation and health safety have always been held at the utmost importance – and that has been even more so through the past year. This Act prompted even more eyes to focus on the food processing and food service industries to ensure sanitation. In 2011, the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Food handlers must wear gloves, hats and masks. They are for your own safety too. The number #1 thing owner/operators can do for their employees is give a sense of psychological safety. Here's some of their advice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

As the focus for restaurants continues to center on growing and staffing up, safety training can sometimes get lost in the mix or ratcheted down to cover only topics related to compliance with regulations. That won’t cut it in an industry that faces major risks associated with employee injuries and food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Already one of the largest sectors of the global economy, the food and beverage industry shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to the Business Research Company’s 2023 Food and Beverages Global Market Report, the global industry’s market size grew over 7.3 percent from $6,729.54 billion in 2022 to $7,221.73

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2021

While safety and quality have always been paramount, the ongoing COVID pandemic has amplified these issues. With the tricky combination of reduced staff, new regulations, ever-changing COVID protocols, and the need for transparent safety practices, restaurants need tech tools to get everyone aligned around quality assurance and standards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2024

Promoting a food safety culture in the restaurant industry requires a fundamental shift in mindset and practices. A recent survey revealed that only 49 percent of companies have a formal food safety culture plan, highlighting a critical gap that the foodservice industry must address.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. First, it’s important for employers and/or managers to scan the work area for potential safety risks prior to workers performing job duties.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

In addition to more wide-ranging compliance requirements like general health & safety guidelines and local labor laws, there are food and beverage-specific safety regulations , requirements for specialty licenses (such as those to serve alcohol), and unique stipulations on labor compliance, many related to the employment of minors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit. Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2020

In fact, 48 million Americans get sick each year from foodborne illness, and the spread of germs from the hands of food handlers to food accounts for 89 percent of all foodborne illnesses that are contracted in restaurants. Food Safety Technology. Communicating with the Customer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2021

In the most recent of a series of guidance, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued “ Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace ,” on January 29. Educate and train your workers on COVID-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

To do so, they will need to create a complete food safety program to protect the restaurant itself from reputational harm and financial crisis. Whether it’s separating raw meat from pre-cooked foods or cleaning materials from edible ingredients, mixing different types of items can be dangerous. Educate your diners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

There are all kinds of different types of restaurant theft, ranging from food and inventory, theft at the register and checkout counter, external grease theft, time theft and employee product theft. The grease that fries your food has value, and because of that, it’s a target of criminals. Be Transparent and Educate Your Staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. Search filter : A new filter allows users to easily find which hotels and restaurants are taking these added safety precautions. The program will kick off in the 50 largest U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Bar servers will take orders and deliver drinks and food but will not linger across from guests. Petersburg, Florida and even invested in a full-time expert dedicated to overseeing safety practices for both customers and employees. Separate entrances and/or curbside pickup remains for takeout guests.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

One would assume that you dedicated the time and effort to your education, otherwise graduation might not be within your grasp. Experience is ultimately the best educator. [] TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN – YOUR EDUCATION WILL. This is where you are right now. It took a lot for you to get to this point.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

But even after the pandemic, sanitation and safety concerns are expected to remain, and the restaurant business model may have to evolve in a way that utilizes more tech-driven service systems. More restaurants may pivot to self-delivery instead of third party delivery to mitigate fees and have more control over the safety of their food (5).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Safety is paramount: Gone are the days of buffet style displays and bulk serving.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

In this setting, we are able to engage with our customers, share our healthy product mix, and educate them on the benefits of the superfood ingredients we use. There is no need for expensive juicing equipment because we deliver cold pressed juices and shots directly to franchise owners for sale. Why did you choose crowdfunding?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

“We know the coming weeks will be challenging ones for many small business owners, and we want to help restaurants focus on food, not finances.” will present a free webinar in conjunction with The Food and Beverage Shows titled, "Restaurant Preparation to Minimize COVID-19 Disease Risk and What You Need to Do Now."

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. ” Tastewise Data. social interactions, and 1.2M online recipes.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

COVID-19 Safety. COVID-19 has been a powerful driving force for AI tech particularly in this industry, as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and other safety measures forced operators to rethink how they interact with their staff and guests. Even with the vaccine, we expect the focus on safety and hygiene to remain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

The edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant payment transaction data, foodservice equipment purchasing and the lasting appeal of chicken sandwiches. For example, our survey found that 18 percent of consumers said they do all their food shopping online compared to 29 percent indicating this in 2020. Rent Struggle Is Real.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2020

For food contact surfaces, you can instruct employees to use a disinfectant cleaner for added assurance, but they must rinse the surface afterwards and then apply a no-rinse sanitizer. Training topics should include infection prevention, food safety and personal hygiene. Serving up Cleanliness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

While the pandemic forced consumers to leverage contactless payment, such as tap-to-pay, out of pure health and safety concerns, it’s quickly become the normal course of business for restaurants aiming to streamline operations and maximize convenience. in a full-service restaurant will jump to a fast-food operation for the $3.50

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

General Mills Foodservice' s Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest will award $100,000 to restaurants and food trucks nationwide. The Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest is open to foodservice operators, chefs and line cooks who develop recipes for menu items served at independent, commercial restaurants or food trucks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. It’s critical to our corporate mission and the values we strive to achieve.”

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