EATER

MARCH 11, 2025

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our relationship to food and dining has undergone some permanent changes I got COVID for the first time this past February. Most restaurant and food service workers did not have access to sick leave or any other safety net , and yet were deemed essential. Sound familiar?

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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

JUNE 17, 2020

So, establishments are left with the difficulty of needing to provide a safe environment, stellar service, great atmosphere and fantastic food, while largely running on fumes. Let the patrons know what you are doing to assist with safety measures. Let the public see that you care about their safety and that of your employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

If you’re fortunate enough not to have been on the receiving end of a civil or administrative complaint from an employee or a government employment agency, you may not realize just how deep the downside risk can be in employment disputes or just how high the stakes are for non-compliance.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

While your local government has likely provided businesses with a plan for reopen, you have to keep in mind that the reality of reopening will be a very different story. Hold a training session before re-opening with staff to walk them through the latest food handling safety procedures.

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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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EATER

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Where is the conscience of this government, of this social system to support people? That’s how much the closure of Kin Khao took out of the food economy. You can’t let people go without health insurance. That’s 35 employees who were on our insurance plan, for just Kin Khao. Where is the conscience of the country?”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features the Independent Restaurant Coalition, Tripadvisor, Inspire Brands Foundation, WorkJam, EZ-Chow, US Foods, Potbelly Pantry, Just Salad, Zalat Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, California Pizza Kitchen, Nando’s and Street Factory Media. Ensuring business interruption insurance covers COVID-19.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. Many workers are not returning due to personal safety concerns, and many have left the industry altogether. This, of course, doesn't mean it's ok to serve bad food.

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7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

Recommended Reading: How to Reduce Restaurant Expenses & Stay Profitable During COVID-19 US Federal Government Financial Relief Programs The CARES Act has several components offering financial assistance to small businesses in the US, but none are more popular than the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Check your governor's website.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

We have not figured out how to replicate matter, nor have we abolished money, so even in our most progressive and sustainable restaurants, the food has to come from somewhere and must be paid for by someone. Is it going to lead to the drama of the Park Slope Food Coop deciding whether or not to carry Israeli products ?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

"They're the only vendor — and I'm talking partners, food suppliers, marketing people — who has put out a Coronavirus Kit. There are flyers and social posts to promote takeout offerings, and signage to instruct customers on food pick-up policies. The coverage sits excess of the driver's own insurance.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Watch: 7shifts CEO Jordan Boesch at Toast Food for Thought as he discusses hiring and employee engagement. COVID-19 and health and safety procedures COVID-19 has changed the way we all work, and in turn the way new hires are trained. And let’s be honest, when was the last time you read your own restaurant employee handbook?

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EATER

JULY 28, 2020

We know restaurants and bars (and coffeeshops and food courts and concession stands.) The guidelines that do exist tilt in favor of diner safety over worker safety. Sutton : “Government regulations especially in New York and NYC seem to favor, in my opinion, protecting diners more than staffers. What’s unsafe?

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

That could simply be food sales , alcohol , and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Your Cost of Goods Sold is the cost of your food and beverages. That way you'll have accurate food and beverage cost percentages for each COGS line item. Costs are what you pay for resources, like equipment, food, and labor.

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EATER

MAY 4, 2021

Meet the inspiring leaders using food to challenge conventions, empower their communities, and make positive change. America’s food culture is at a turning point. They started and joined mutual aid networks and nonprofit organizations to weave together the strands of empathy and empowerment missing from our social safety net.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. Federal and state governments have Workers’ Compensation programs that provide compensation to employees injured on the job.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Safety First. of Public Works has invested effort in permitting and guidelines that ensure parklets are safe, solid, insured and accessible, and of course – do not obstruct the sidewalks, roads or drainage. All of these alterations should be reviewed with safety in mind. Pedestrian safety. Accessibility.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 19, 2020

March 18, 2020 Subway Reduces Franchisee Royalties by Half Expecting at least two months of steep sales declines, Subway — the largest fast food chain measured by number of units — reduces royalties and ad funding by 50% for its franchisees, in addition to offering to support operators with rent abatement, reduction, and deferral.

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Hospitality Insurance Group

JUNE 6, 2023

8 tips to safely cater to canine companions Take these safety precautions before opening your outdoor dining area to dogs. Before opening your patio to pooches, examine what’s legally permissible and establish related safety policies. More than 20 states and numerous local governments have laws or regulations permitting dogs.

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EATER

JANUARY 11, 2021

But the through-line remains the same: Restaurant and bar workers ask for what they need — often food, household essentials, or cash to help with bills — and their communities respond, sending gas money, dropping off groceries, or buying items off of retailer wish lists.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 11, 2021

In fact, the Annual 2020 Yelp Economic Average report shows that 18,207 new restaurants and food businesses opened nationwide in Q4 2020, down only 4 percent from Q4 2019. Your team is your business’s most important asset, and their safety should be paramount. b3lineicon|b3icon-head-question|? b3lineicon|b3icon-clinic|? Related Posts.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 30, 2021

From inventory to alcohol, and live music to TV installation, for every little operation, you need to think about whether it is allowed by the government or not. The main objectives of licensing and food safety regulations are: food, health, and hygiene quality assurance. maintain public safety. Premises License.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. Federal and state governments have Workers’ Compensation programs that provide compensation to employees injured on the job.

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KaTom

MARCH 17, 2020

Food Safety Focus: Coronavirus Readiness in Foodservice & Restaurants. In an effort to ensure our customers in the foodservice industry can find the information and resources they need to respond to this ongoing and rapidly changing situation, we have compiled a list of government websites and available resources for each state.

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MBB Hospitality

APRIL 14, 2023

This includes your day-to- day operations, setting policies for customer service, ordering procedures for food and beverages, and staff requirements needed for various shifts. Your local government will hold jurisdiction over the types of restaurants and businesses that they can open in their area. Restaurant managing can be daunting.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Food truck businesses have never been more popular than they are now. In 2020, we saw a significant rise in the number of food trucks. Moreover, since the COVID-19 pandemic, many customers prefer to eat from food trucks rather than restaurants as they are relatively safer. 8 Things To Consider Before Starting Up A Food Truck.

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Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

For Canadian employees: Social Insurance Number (SIN) card copy Form TD1 (Canada federal and provincial or territorial) Employee contact information and emergency contact information. And if needed, help new staff obtain food handlers permits. You’ll need to collect the following paperwork from your new hires. Compliance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

In most parts of the country, the answer is often dictated, in part, by government restrictions. In certain circumstances, certain types of foods or the open preparation of foods should be limited. Restaurant Modifications : Restaurants should consider modifying operations to maximize customer and employee safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Interest for alcohol-related experiences has increased since June 1, relative to other food activities, with a rise in consumer interest for wineries (up 51 percent), cideries (up 39 percent), breweries (up 24 percent) and distilleries (up 19 percent). Meanwhile, grocery related businesses are on the decline as people spend less time at home.

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EATER

MAY 22, 2020

Whole Foods photo, Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images; illustrations, zuperia /Shutterstock. But in case you do have a choice as to where you can shop, consider the following: Whole Foods. Whole Foods photo, Alastair Wallace /Shutterstock; illustrations, zuperia /Shutterstock. How it’s going: Mixed bag!

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EATER

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

A chef cooks in the kitchen of a closed restaurant offering take away food and drinks as the French economy braces itself for the effects of a second national lockdown | Kiran Ridley / Getty Images. Food apps have been the source of more than just a moral dilemma in France. Frankly, I take the news as a liberation.”.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you run a restaurant in Colorado without clearly understanding the labor laws governing how you do business, you could be setting yourself up for trouble. Colorado restaurants must meet other legal requirements that govern food safety, alcohol service, compensation, overtime, breaks, and child labor.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Many in the food service industry, which reported quitting rates of 6.8 There have already been calls to improve worker pay, and provide benefits like health insurance , child care , and sick leave. Technology can make things smoother for busy fast-food restaurants. Millicent Souris, now the director of emergency food at St.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

Cheetah, an e-commerce platform offering contactless pickup and delivery of food and supplies, closed $36M in Series B funding led by Eclipse Ventures, with participation from ICONIQ Capital, Hanaco Ventures, and Floodgate Fund. who provided business advisory and restructuring services. Cheetah Secures Funding.

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EATER

MAY 26, 2020

And yet, the government on both the local and federal levels insist this is the only way; people need to work, they say, the economy needs to keep moving, and everyone needs to feel a sense of normalcy. Food service workers are being asked to repeatedly expose themselves to harm, and for what? In April, unemployment reached 14.7

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