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What Restaurateurs Need to Know about Third-Party Cybersecurity Risks

Modern Restaurant Management

Online Ordering and Delivery Platforms These days, online ordering isn’t just a convenience for customers; it’s an important financial asset for restaurants. Bad actors can leverage restaurants’ connections to third-party online ordering and delivery platforms to launch cyberattacks.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

B Corp Certification, a credential bestowed by the non-profit organization B Labs, is a way for businesses to address those concerns and more as they undertake an in-depth auditing process, and come out with a seal of authenticity around their sustainability and social responsibility claims and a branding kit to help promote it.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Navigating the various certifications related to sustainability can also be daunting, and many consumers remain skeptical about sustainability claims. In the last several years, the restaurant industry has undergone colossal changes, driven predominantly by the rising demand for delivery.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's digital landscape, restaurants have become prime targets for cybercriminals who take advantage of potential entry points from point-of-sale systems, online ordering platforms, customer databases, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services. Consider the alarming pattern over the past three years. In January 2023, Yum!

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How Organic Ingredients Can Enhance Your Restaurant’s Sustainability Initiatives

The Rail

Some of the key features of organic ingredients include: They are not genetically modified organisms ( GMOs ) They are produced without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers They meet specific standards set by governing bodies and hold a certificate attesting to their organic nature Their production has focused on sustainable farming practices such (..)

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How to Read a Restaurant P&L (Profit and Loss) Statement + Free Template

SpotOn

Paid training hours for new employees, ServSafe certification, training programs, free meals, etc Bonuses. Delivery app commissions are also considered a marketing fee because you're paying to be seen on their platform. Business licenses, health permits, liquor licenses , food handler certifications, and fire safety permits.

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How Shared Kitchens Can Prepare for a Recession: Staying Nimble in the Face of Rising Costs

The Food Corridor

Kitchens adapted rapidly with increased delivery models, off-site meal prep, and flexible rental agreements. Bundle services like cold storage + rental hours or certification support + marketing exposure. New entrepreneur activity increased , with many turning to food businesses after being laid off or furloughed from traditional jobs.