Preventing Crimes in Restaurants and Bars

Restaurants and bars are often targets for robbery, burglary and theft, so much so that the FBI ranks restaurants as the eighth most common setting for violent crime and nearly half of cyber-attacks target small businesses. Because restaurants and bars can accumulate a large amount of cash during daily operations, they are attractive targets for criminal activity. Additionally, with late hours and lots of people moving in and out of the building, restaurants and bars are perceived as an easy target for criminals. 

Here are five crime prevention tips and measures to deter criminal activity and reduce your business’ liabilities.

1. Enact Smart Money Management PoliciesEven though debit and credit card payments are popular payment choices, restaurants and bars still ring up a fair number of cash transactions. The accumulation of cash during operating hours makes your establishment an easy target, so prevent crimes by keeping it safe.  

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