Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here, we’ll discuss 10 best practices to help you obtain everything you need to open your restaurant legally from the get-go, and then we’ll map out a case study to show you the licenses, permits, certificates, and inspections needed to open a (fictitious) new restaurant in New York City.

License 78

License Certification Kitchen Safety Food Safety 78

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? Why acing the employee lifecycle matters The employee lifecycle holds one of the keys to restaurant success for owners and operators.

Tip Distribution 222

Tip Distribution Document Hiring Training 222

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

Any safety breach – mishandled foods, contamination at a farm, employees working with contagious norovirus, human error, broken equipment, and more – can harm your foods, guests, and business. Supply chain transparency creates resilient operations by providing valuable real-time data to brand leaders.

Supplies 165

Supplies Food Supply Food Safety Certification 165

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. According to Investopedia , a restaurant will generally look to sell for about 25 to 40% of its annual operating income. Have there been any major equipment repairs in the last six months to a year?

License 195

License Equipment Certification Information 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It also requires money to open a restaurant and build it out, buy equipment and finance the operation until it reaches break-even. Company Overview : Describe the type of restaurant you operate, how your company is organized,and any accomplishments your restaurant has achieved to date. social media marketing ) you will employ.

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Document Cash Management Small Business Take-out 394

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Ghost kitchens allow operators to utilize commercial kitchens – sometimes in shared spaces with other brands – without the overhead of a full restaurant space and staff. Check all equipment. Be sure coolers and other equipment are working properly. Use software solutions to manage supplier certifications.

Kitchen Safety 207

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 207

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2022

Elements from the ServSafe Certification. Procedures for Operating Restaurant Equipment (if applicable). For employees operating restaurant equipment, outline standard operating procedures, such as: Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could become caught in machinery. Use equipment properly.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law Equipment 192

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Restaurant operators should leverage digital tools to fight these serious – and simultaneous – threats to our food supply. Technology can boost business operations in a variety of ways. In the coming year, operators should rely on restaurant technology (ResTech) to help them: 1. million tons of grain.

Food Safety 222

Food Safety Audits Food Supply Food 222

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

However, if you do operate a restaurant in the Lone Star State, you need to be aware of Texas labor laws. This means keeping a clean workspace, using proper safety protocols, and providing necessary safety equipment. But to do this, employers must apply for a subminimum wage certificate from the U.S.

Restaurant Law 222

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Food Safety Certification 222

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A fishery may also require new equipment, while aquacultures might implement more environmental controls. Just like farmers in the organic revolution, fisheries and farms must invest in new processes and have their supply chain re-audited regularly to show that they are consistently meeting stringent certification requirements.

Sourcing 186

Sourcing Sustainability Certification Food 186

EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

“I’m in a commissary kitchen so for now those costs are absorbed by the owner and manager of the space,” she says, “but I’m mindful of how I work and turn equipment off.” Bakeries operate on slim margins; most can’t afford to lose precious loaves to heat. Without huge expense, I don’t know how you can control the heat,” says Bornarth.

Certification 119

Certification Employee Relations 2050 Sustainability 119

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Certifications can be a significant component of direct trade models. One example is Fairtrade, which consults with major supply chain stakeholders (including co-operatives, governments, and the private sector) when setting or revising its social, economic, and environmental standards in the coffee sector.

Sourcing 145

Sourcing Sustainability Certification Pricing 145

Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Leadership must ingrain food safety practices into daily operations and keep them top-of-mind so every employee has to continuously think about them. b3lineicon|b3icon-certificate|?|Certificate. Certificate. Managers need to keep track of employees’ training certifications, whether company-based or official state licenses.

Food Safety 148

Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

However, restaurants seeking to capitalize on this new technology must navigate the aviation and privacy laws governing commercial drone operations. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require that drone obtain a remote pilot certificate. which generally limits drone operations to daylight hours.

Delivery 181

Delivery Restaurant Law Insurance Food Safety 181

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

After providing for themselves and their families, producers can reinvest profits back into their farms to purchase equipment and resources – such as fertilisers and irrigation systems – and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. We also lose some of the money we need to operate a farm.”.

Consumer Goods 189

Consumer Goods Certification Workshop Sustainability 189

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 3, 2023

Roaster manufacturer IMF achieves UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification. The certification programme demonstrates that businesses are dedicated to meeting the needs and expectations of customers and business partners Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority reports US $702 million in coffee export earnings over past seven months.

2023 126

2023 Certification 2022 Events 126

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Additionally, audits and confirmation of safety certifications should be standard operating procedure before working with new vendors. Moving forward, many businesses will require safety documentation and certification, and tech tools make it exponentially easier to simplify and automate this important task.

Food Safety 186

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 186

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2022

But the lingering effects of the pandemic continue to make this a challenging time for our industry as ongoing staffing issues and supply chain disruptions, in many cases, lead to reduced menus and shorter hours of operation. So what can restaurant operators do to add to their bottom line, create cost savings and generate brand awareness?

Retail 177

Retail Certification Seasonal Menu Insurance 177

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

Make Meaningful Environmental and/or Social Change – Ganzler guides companies to find leverage points for making change and setting parameters and targets to measure against, moving sustainability from vague promises to real, operational effectiveness. In day to day operations, be mindful about energy and water use.

Sustainability 189

Sustainability Book Waste Food Supply 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Restaurant operators would be wise to take the following steps: Be proactive. These innovative tools will help you get a better handle on your supply chain, organizing supplier certifications into a system you can see and manage. This perfect storm of crises is threatening our food supply.

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Food Supply Supplies Food Waste 208

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

Today’s modern restaurant operators face challenges that no other generation has faced, thanks to COVID-19 closures, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, menu labeling, and food safety challenges. Digital technology is not a fad; it’s a worthwhile investment to keep your employees, guests, and business safer.

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Food Safety Technology Kitchen Safety Food 173

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Tech tools are instrumental in boosting food safety, enforcing safety standards, reducing risk, and protecting brands by optimizing line checks, inspections, auditing, equipment monitoring, temperature checks, and reporting. Insist that your staff properly clean and sanitize all surfaces, cooking equipment and tools, utensils, dishes, etc.

Food Safety 137

Food Safety Food Food Supply Training 137

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

The National Restaurant Association released new guidance for operation reopening which provides a basic summary of recommended practices that can be used to help mitigate exposure to the COVID-19 virus. The document is meant to be used in conjunction with instruction operators receive from authorities during their reopening phase-in.

Food Safety 222

Food Safety Document Guest Recovery Download 222

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

This preference for environmentally conscious brands makes it critical for restaurants to find ways to integrate sustainability into operations and develop a plan to promote these sustainability initiatives through various channels including digital, marketing materials, and streamlined internal communications and messaging.

Recycling 224

Recycling Sustainability Loyalty Program Social Media 224

The Food Corridor

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Findlay Kitchen supports food entrepreneurs looking to start, grow and scale their business, by providing affordable access to 11 licensed commercial kitchens, commercial-grade kitchen equipment, and ample storage space. Essential Commissary has 4,000 square feet of storage, preparation space and cooking equipment available to all members.

Kitchen Safety 98

Kitchen Safety Equipment Food Safety Food Supply 98

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Additionally, in order for restaurant leaders to operate as a certified safe food handler , such as managers and chefs, they must pass assessments related to food safety and risks like foodborne illnesses. Kitchen equipment is visibly dirty. Dirty rags are used to clean food contact surfaces and equipment.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Food Supply 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Luckily, tech innovations like AI have made it possible for restaurant managers to track every aspect of their suppliers’ operations, from acquiring raw materials to delivering finished products. Here, AI can help verify suppliers’ compliance with audit and certification standards. Building consumer trust.

Supplies 167

Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 167

Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Leadership must ingrain food safety practices into daily operations and keep them top-of-mind so every employee has to continuously think about them. b3lineicon|b3icon-certificate|?|Certificate. Certificate. Managers need to keep track of employees’ training certifications, whether company-based or official state licenses.

Food Safety 78

Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 78

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 22, 2022

Coffee cup and packaging company Hutamaki to divest operations in Russia. The company operates four manufacturing facilities in Russia which collectively employ around 700 people. Italian coffee equipment manufacturer Wega to unveil new espresso machine at cycling event. Wed, 20 Apr. Election results will be announced on 4 May.

Airlines 109

Airlines 2022 Certification Webinar 109

The Food Corridor

APRIL 3, 2023

In addition to kitchen space and business marketing services, Chiknegg offers their members a Beginning Food Entrepreneur Program, ServSafe certifications, kitchen incubator services, and access to sales channels through farmers markets partnerships. These three shared kitchen operations use our software!

Food 98

Food Small Business 2014 Agriculture 98

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Beyond the proven existential economic threat of COVID-19, restaurant owners and operators are facing uphill-battle challenges to their defining characteristic, accessibility. Look Beyond Certification. You can use operational data and analytics to track those individual assets. Think about it.

Front of House 216

Front of House Certification Back of House Menu 216

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

Some businesses are specifically excluded, including entities with more than 20 locations, state and local government-operated businesses, and entities located in airport terminals. Maintenance (including outdoor seating construction; walls, floors, deck surfaces, furniture, fixtures, and equipment). Operational expenses.

Employee Relations 204

Employee Relations Small Business Food Supply Food Truck 204

Indoor Media

APRIL 2, 2020

To provide even the smallest ray of hope in these unpredictable times, we’ve collected a variety of resources that will help your business stay up-to-date with best practices for remaining operational during Covid-19, apply for financial relief, and utilize services that are now free or have reduced fees. Stay Up-to-Date.

Small Business 148

Small Business Certification Advertising Restaurant Law 148

Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a market size of more than one billion , and nearly 35,000 food trucks operating in the United States, food trucks are on the rise. Next, you want to consider staffing, permits, licenses, renovations, utilities, equipment, food, and more. Equipment Loans. Food truck financing can help you take your dream to reality.

Food Truck 120

Food Truck Food Equipment Small Business 120

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Some companies have even spent upwards of $1 billion on personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning procedure trainings, cleaning and disinfecting products, and other pandemic-related costs. Have employees clean and disinfect during operating hours. Invest in proper training and certification. Make cleaning visible.

Kitchen Safety 187

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 187

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2020

All of which could occur during prolonged periods of non-operation. Also of concern is that important certifications may have expired, such as annual tests for a facility’s fire suppression system or expired fire extinguisher certifications.

Food Safety 145

Food Safety Certification Employee Relations Restaurant Law 145