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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Ahead of 2024, we will share the all-too-common disasters that can strike restaurants from fires to civil unrest to water damage with pragmatic and proactive tips that can help curb the repercussions. Additionally, they can train employees on proper cleaning, frequency intervals and safety procedures. This article is not a template.

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Despite Improved 2024 Outlook, Labor, and Other Risks May Drag Restaurants Down

Modern Restaurant Management

restaurant industry will continue to shake off the aftereffects of the pandemic in 2024, but that doesn’t mean the challenges that remain are easily dispelled. Another growing risk: nuclear verdicts over dram shop law violations, driving up the costs of liquor liability insurance. Conflict resolution training is also a must.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Three

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In 2023, we saw sellers increasing throughput utilizing the “experience creates consumption” strategy and we predict an increase in draft program profitability in 2024 as more on-premise professionals embrace the needs of the highly coveted craft beverage loyalists. The impact of these technological shifts is multifaceted.

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Reskilling, Retention and Robotics: Creative Solutions to the Restaurant Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

Investing in comprehensive training programs is key to meeting these skill requirements. Encouraging and training employees to be adaptable and capable of handling multiple roles within the restaurant enhances flexibility in staffing and operations. This can free up human staff to focus on areas that require a personal touch.

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What Your Restaurant Needs in its Sexual Harassment Policy

Modern Restaurant Management

Has a recent state law change made sexual harassment training mandatory, but you don’t know where to begin? For example, new legislation was passed that required all Illinois businesses to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to all employees. Each state’s specific requirements for 2024 can be found here.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Just as the transition to renewables and electric vehicles has thrived on collaborative efforts, we foresee more collaboration for the cultivated meat industry in 2024.

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Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage: What to Know for 2021

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if the company provides health insurance). hour on January 1, 2024. You’ll also need to adjust payroll for higher contributions to workers’ compensation and liability insurance. Here are three ways: Proper Training. ” You give employees quick training and then let them jump in the deep end. Nevada: $9.75/hour

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