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2022 Restaurant Insurance Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Even with robust growth, the restaurant industry faces steep challenges right now, with labor shortages, higher inflation, challenges with home food and drink deliveries, and ongoing food and supply chain shortages. What are the big insurance issues impacting restaurants going forward? Food Delivery Issues.

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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

Modern Restaurant Management

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. While there is some overlap in coverage needs, it’s important to understand the differences when it comes to insuring your business. Traditional Sit-Down Restaurant Insurance Needs. Dram shop law.

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National Food Safety Education Month: How to Mitigate Foodborne Illnesses

Modern Restaurant Management

September is National Food Safety Education Month. This month, put food safety first and take steps to help prevent food poisoning from occurring. It’s common knowledge that you must wash your hands before handling food. In addition, how you clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces is also important.

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Safety Training and a Strong Safety Culture: The Recipe for Mitigating Restaurant Risk

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Leveraging IoT Solutions to Protect Profit Margins

Modern Restaurant Management

At the same time, restaurants are grappling with staffing issues, with recent research showing that one in three food service workers doesn’t want to stay in the industry. For instance, IoT systems can track temperatures through sensors on fryers to maintain optimum levels for cooking efficiency and food safety.

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How a Restaurant Closing Checklist Benefits Your Business

Society Insurance

Tasks for Back-of-House Staff: Cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and work surfaces. Updating food labels. Some of the main benefits of a thorough and consistent closing checklist include: Enhanced Restaurant Safety. Finally, don’t forget about the safety of your employees. Properly securing all cash in a drop safe.

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How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant

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Draw on the experience of your team Your contractor, designer, engineer, architect, and kitchen equipment vendor will be your most valuable allies in getting all of your licenses, permits, inspections, and postings completed properly. She says, “This creates a safer environment for staff and guests and also helps us maintain our equipment.

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