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Restaurant Safety: How Restaurateurs Can Improve their Risk Profiles

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These issues have translated to the industry’s insurers as well – causing even more headaches for restaurant owners. The restaurant insurance market has seen rising costs to insure and as a result, carriers have come and gone from the market. Open flames in the kitchen can lead to fires or burns.

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Pandemic Pivots Don’t Offset Restaurants’ Need to Manage Looming Risks

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On the positive side, the pandemic forced any number of pivots among restaurateurs as they struggled during the pandemic shutdown to keep their doors open and kitchens cooking. Virtual kitchens, for example, were already accelerating trends when the pandemic hit. Cracker Barrel trialed a chicken and biscuit concept. Apparently.

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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

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Let us pass on the knowledge and expertise that we have gained in our 100+ years in the insurance business, so you can take a few things off your plate – and gain peace of mind. Additionally, they can train employees on proper cleaning, frequency intervals and safety procedures.

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

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Global insurance brokerage Hub International , is responding tonumerous inquiries asking for more guidance through the Coronavirus crisis. As reports of the disease spread, so do concerns about supply chain disruption, business operations, and employee safety and well-being. " To learn more and register, click here. Sign up here.

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Five Steps for Commercial Fryer Safety

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However, with deep-fat frying comes risk as the oil can easily reach near 400 degrees Fahrenheit and is extremely flammable, causing kitchen fires, scalds and more. 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.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

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Tripadvisor® launched a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for, and validate health and safety information to feel more confident with their future travel choices across town and around the world. Travel Safe features are available in all 49 markets where Tripadvisor operates.

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The Not So Great Resignation: Unseen Risks and Mitigation of Costs

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A restaurant that fails to instruct the new members of its kitchen staff that knives are sent out weekly are more likely to see lacerations caused by the chef taking it upon him or herself to get that blade sharp. Yet, it is hurting us in ways we will not even see until our next few insurance renewal cycles.

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