Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

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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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 3, 2025

For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. Whether its labor laws, food safety regulations, or tax policies, these associations work to ensure fair legislation.

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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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Training Food Safety Employee Relations Insurance 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The restaurant’s liabilities start with food safety – what if it’s no longer edible when it’s delivered? In this changing environment, the right and adequate amount of insurance protection has never been more important. Another risk centers on the hybrid delivery model.

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Management Management Insurance Kitchen Safety 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2023

Restaurant insurance is complicated. Just as owners have to play many roles in management, marketing, and menus, their insurance has to protect their finances, patrons, and employees. And who has the time to read a 100-page insurance policy? These are often excluded from standard policies and be potentially costly.

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Insurance Food Safety Employee Relations Small Business 221

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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2024 Fast Casual Food Safety Insurance 493

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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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Consider the following in your risk management and business continuity programs: Use of Food Delivery Services vs. Company Employees – By using a hired food delivery service, a restaurant can reduce the chance of employees having an accident by using their cars or the owner’s vehicles.

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Delivery Hiring Transportation Food Safety 383

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

” No truer words were spoken by Benjamin Franklin and is a mantra that resonates deeply for businesses in the food service industry—many of whom are in recovery mode in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s five to seven times more energy used by food service than in a commercial space.

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Food Food Safety Customer Service Customer Experience 530

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Workers’ compensation data shows an uptick in the number of new employees injured on the job, especially in the hospitality and food service industries. Consequently, the new hires’ knowledge of safety procedures will not exceed what they hear from their mentor, who is busy trying to do his or her job and train.

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Management Management Food Safety Hiring 504

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

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. Voters in several states passed propositions that will affect the food and beverage industry. Election Results.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2020

Some of the biggest risks that you’re likely to face as a restaurant owner include: Foodborne illnesses: food poisoning, contaminated water, and cross-contamination of cooking ingredients. A damaged reputation from low restaurant ratings or failed safety inspections. Shortages in customer demand or employee services.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

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. Recent opinions in favor of insurance companies include a March 16, 2022 unpublished Ninth Circuit pane opinion in Steven Baker v. Litigation.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

In some cases, the employer will also educate employees on outside resources like life insurance, homeowners insurance, and even home warranty services. Depending on the position, new employees are taught the importance of food prep work along with how the chef and his/her cooks curate the menu.

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Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2021

Ahead of the holiday, Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, has put together a list of best safety practices for restaurants with deep fryers: 1. Once the oil is added at proper levels, it’s important to avoid overfilling it with food. Clean your Commercial Fryer Regularly for Safety.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Equipment Insurance 470

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

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The seven principles are: Restaurants have a right to know and determine when and if their food is delivered. Customers should expect the same degree of food safety from delivery as they do when dining in a restaurant. & Canada. ”

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Delivery Food Safety Online Ordering Food Order 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

There has also been an increase in review content for Black-owned restaurants and food businesses (up 9X) and nightlife (up 13X). The findings, from research conducted by Reach3 Insights show a complex restaurant consumer marketplace that is ready to return, but still concerned about safety.

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2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2020

Food and Drug Administration guide for retail food stores, restaurants and food pickup and delivery service, and the National Restaurant Association’s guide to reopening. Don’t forget to secure their certificates of insurance, hold-harmless agreements and contracts. These include the U.S.

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Healthcare Food Safety Certification Insurance 516

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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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

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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Employee Relations Food Safety Small Business Government 493

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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Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Update your restaurant policies and operating procedures In order to reopen your restaurant safely and successfully, you’ll need to update your restaurant’s policies and operating procedures to comply with the latest safety guidance provided by the FDA, CDC, and your local government. Social distancing and protective equipment ??

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BOH Food Safety FOH Equipment 368

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

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. Food and Drug Administration announced that it would restart on-site inspections using a new ratings system. Litigation. Legislation.

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2020 Restaurant Law Agriculture Compost 410

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Rising costs are not the only financial hazard facing the food service business, as recent studies show that slip and fall cases cost the industry $2 billion a year. Stock and Utilize Proper Safety Equipment Make sure your business is supplied with signage and barriers to be deployed in the event of a spill.

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Insurance Small Business Customer Service Equipment 378

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) shows that improvements to commercial facilities, both small and large, can strengthen your building against high winds, heavy rain, hail and even low level tornadoes, to meaningfully reduce the risk that costly damage will further disrupt operations.

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Equipment Small Business Outdoor Insurance 492

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2022

Most manufacturers have ISO certifications or similar which indicate their adherence to strict food safety protocols. Quality Control, Legal and Insurance. And for gluten-free or vegan—make sure your manufacturer is set up to follow all appropriate guidelines necessary to obtain the certification you need.

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Retail Certification Seasonal Menu Insurance 450

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Kyle Gorlie opened his Vet Chef food truck in 2016. But Gorlie’s plans don’t stop with the food truck. In fact, a restaurant was his initial plan after graduating from culinary school until he started planning and realized a food truck was a better choice. Why Is a Food Truck a Smart First Step?

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Food Truck Food Food Safety Customer Service 445

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This is why next year, operators will offer more benefits like hiring incentives, higher hourly wages, health insurance, paid time off, earned wage access (EWA) and more to not only hire fresh labor, but retain top talent. It isn’t unemployment benefits giving employees pause: it’s underappreciation.

2022 473

2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Here are six areas that often create risks for restaurants and others in the food and hospitality industry: Onboarding New Employees : You may know employers are required to verify new employees’ identity and employment authorization, but federal law imposes strict requirements for doing so, and documenting compliance can be tricky.

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Restaurant Law Document Insurance Hiring 482

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

If you are planning to offer delivery in house, here are a few things to investigate: Car Insurance : If you’re sending out an employee to do deliveries in their own vehicle, do you and the driver have the appropriate insurance? Talk to your insurance company and find out what you will need. Remember, this is a pandemic.

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Delivery Point of Sale Online Ordering Insurance 316

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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Hiring Front of House Back of House Food Safety 370

EATER

APRIL 7, 2022

chirps a green banner on the homepage of Amy’s Kitchen, the organic packaged and prepared-foods giant. Amy’s Kitchen has demonstrated a callous disregard for workers’ health, safety, and human rights in violation of the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence,” Teamsters Local 665 principal officer Tony Delorio said in a statement.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Certification Consumer Goods 332

7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

72% of Americans eat food from a restaurant at least twice a week, meaning hundreds of millions of Americans frequently trust foodservice establishments to prepare their meals in a safe and sanitary environment. However, surfaces that touch food not only needs to be cleaned but sanitized. Food Storage. Develop a HACCP Plan.

Kitchen Safety 370

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Equipment 370

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

It’s important for restaurant hiring and training processes to reflect new COVID-19 safety measures. Update your careers page with a safety section Let job candidates know what your restaurant is doing to keep employees safe during the pandemic, and what its expectations are for staff.

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Recruiting Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 293

EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

Amy’s Kitchen, a privately held company run by the Berliner family, has been making vegetarian and organic frozen and prepared foods since 1987, and since then, it has projected an ethos of environmental consciousness and general wholesomeness. “And that’s something I needed at the time.”.

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Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 2022 363

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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Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370