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What Is PCI Compliance for Restaurants?

Lavu

This applies to all types of establishments, from cozy food trucks to expansive restaurant chains. What is PCI compliance, and why do restaurants need it? If your restaurant accepts credit or debit card payments, youre required to be PCI compliant. first appeared on Lavu.

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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

Modern Restaurant Management

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life. Today’s restaurant guests are more knowledgeable and food savvy than ever before.

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Cross-Contamination: What It Is and How to Avoid It

360Training

What can restaurants, food trucks, and other professional kitchens do to prevent foodborne illness? Cross-contamination is the transfer of bacteria and other contaminants during food handling. Bacteria and viruses are the biggest concerns because they multiply in food at certain temperatures and transfer between items easily.

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How to Maximise Your Restaurant Profit Margin: 5 Key Strategies

Apicbase

They also include variable costs such as food costs, hourly staff wages, and equipment maintenance. It tells you how efficient or wasteful your operations are, helping you reduce waste and lower your food costs. First, gather your sales numbers from your POS system and add up your monthly food costs and other expenses.

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Restaurant Supply Chain Management: 13 Best Practices

Apicbase

Implementing these will improve your system, resulting in: Increased value for your operation through higher purchasing power and lower food costs. If a truck arrives at your loading dock at 11 AM with essential items, your lunch hour is compromised. by installing an additional cooler) helps minimise food waste. Book a Demo 2.

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

Modern Restaurant Management

He began his life-long career in the hospitality business at the food service division of Stouffer in Newark, N.J., and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., It’s fun to be able to offer the city food from such a great brand through our Kitchen Center.”