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. – Pooja S. Five times a day!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

The hospitality industry, in general, and restaurants in particular, face many different types of risk. What Risks Does The Hospitality Sector Face? For example, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the hospitality industry by surprise. A damaged reputation from low restaurant ratings or failed safety inspections.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Everyone agrees that with COVID-19, the public has a heightened safety awareness. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority. Safety is Priority #1. So, with so many restaurants offering great food and service, what was the differentiator?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2025

A $10 million lawsuit would be the nail in the coffin for nearly every hospitality business. ” Nuclear verdicts can occur from a dispute in a restaurant parking lot to a food safety issue as well as exist outside the restaurant industry. Recent data shows that U.S. juries awarded more than $14.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For more than 100 years, Society Insurance has been providing coverage to hospitality businesses. To commemorate the start of 2025, we compiled four trends that could dominate conversations surrounding hospitality businesses longevity this year. This is only a general description of coverages and is not a statement of contract.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. will create more job seekers in the restaurant/hospitality industry. Boost safety and quality protocols. Ensure safety all along the supply chain. Tech is essential to this effort.

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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. Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Food safety is increasingly becoming more important to the FDA. Store Food Safely Always refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Contactless ordering and payment ensure safety, speed and accuracy, allowing waitstaff to focus on adding that personal touch when serving customers – all contributing to a healthier bottom line for businesses. Service with a smile is not a thing of the past. pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Restaurants and hospitality venues remain closed throughout the U.S. Beyond the current operational and financial issues plaguing the hospitality industry lies a very difficult reality. There is no “on” switch that will bring our hospitality industry back to service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. FDA’s new Food Traceability Rule (FSMA Rule 204) underscores the importance of product traceability, requiring more detailed record-keeping for certain high-risk foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The past five years have reinforced the critical intersection of digital and hospitality in the restaurant industry. Digital not only powers seamless experiences but also unlocks guest data that can elevate hospitality across all touchpoints, both digital and in-person. It wasn’t just about survival; it was about reinvention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste. With prices skyrocketing, restaurants should focus on eliminating food waste. safety, quality, inventory, predictive ordering, etc.)

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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

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While some industries have thrived, the hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit. Be Transparent About Safety. Over the past year, restaurants have had to evolve their communications to consumers with a sensitivity and transparency never before required around issues of safety and health.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2024

And in talking about bringing stability into our food businesses, culture can be that secret ingredient that makes all the difference in attracting the right people, retaining good people, and creating a powerhouse team. However, for those of us in the produce and food industries, what are critical parts that make up a food culture?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

Of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. To do so, they will need to create a complete food safety program to protect the restaurant itself from reputational harm and financial crisis. Be sure all your employees, from wait staff to managers to chefs, have been certified in food safety. Educate your diners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2021

Safety and Normalcy. Successful restaurants will create a customer experience that features abundance and the elevated hospitality that will make the experience memorable. Management should ensure their processes are the most hospitable they can be by regularly completing their facility’s own online ordering and delivery process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you've worked in the hospitality industry, you've already had to deal with an aggressive customer or two. Setting up and maintaining a good customer relationship is critical to your hospitality and restaurant industry. Listen to them and apologize if they are unsatisfied with the food or service. I would be too.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Looking ahead, we predict a day when cultivated meat will find its place as a default choice -on menus, because it delivers on taste, nutrition, and food safety, in addition to environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Beyond the realm of food, a similar shift has occurred with electric cars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

'Safety' is what I believe to be most important now to help assure patrons to revisit their favorite restaurants. The marketing message has not changed drastically from food-based to safety procedures. But now there is an added message about the safety precautions that are in place for a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Especially in a time where the industry is in flux because of the pandemic, juggling things like food costs, keeping shifts full and food safety can feel more difficult than ever. Modern restaurant technology can provide peace of mind to operators worried about food safety violations, labor law mistakes, falsified data and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the world of food service and hospitality, proper refrigeration is crucial for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods. From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2022

The impacts of COVID have been heavily felt by those in the restaurant and hospitality sector. While most industry sectors were affected in one way or another by the pandemic, manufacturing, retail, restaurants and hospitality sectors were most dramatically impacted. New Risk and Exposures Post-Pandemic.

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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

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

MARCH 27, 2020

Of course, we are also maintaining our hygiene and food safety standards. Outside of hospital workers, the majority of business has been through our digital channels. Our best example: We are currently offering our Brontosaurus Ribs, which are an excellent choice for feeding families, at half price.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Yet, restaurants need to balance this tech-centric approach with the irreplaceable human touch that defines hospitality. The art of hospitality, which thrives on personal interaction and the nuanced understanding of guest needs, is being augmented by technology's precision and consistency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The third is changes to physical space, in which restaurant operators will need to quickly adapt to new health and safety needs. For leaders in the restaurant and hospitality industry, now is the time to adapt. From a safety and food hygiene perspective, the restaurant industry will be held to a much higher standard moving forward.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

The pandemic has taught the society at large to transact online accelerating digital transformation within the restaurant and hospitality verticals. The pandemic has taught the society at large to transact online accelerating digital transformation within the restaurant and hospitality verticals. And this will take some time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Now that many restrictions have been lifted and restaurants around the country are welcoming back diners in full force, QR codes are no longer viewed primarily as a safety solution. in the online food delivery sector. The food industry continues to evolve in ways of making things faster and easier for consumers. Landing Pages.

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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

MAY 7, 2020

COVID-19 has left no industry untouched, but none more devastated than the hospitality industry. In a recent Coronavirus-related study , 89 percent of respondents said they felt safer eating food from a grocery store or at home, versus in a restaurant. As soon as they’re done with their food and drink, they stand up and walk out.

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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. ” Dine Brands Adds to Team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry. The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises.

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EATER

JULY 2, 2021

As food industry professionals collectively push for structural overhaul in the service industry at large — raising the minimum wage , for example, or experimenting with new ownership models like co-ops — we can also use this recovery period to renegotiate and reimagine the relationships between restaurant workers, owners, and consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Kyle Collins is Marketing Director for Patina Restaurant Group, formed by Nick Valenti and Joachim Splichal as a bicoastal boutique restaurant and food service company. The firm has approximately 60 restaurants and food service operations. Kyle Collins. What have been key challenges over the past few weeks?

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