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The Importance of NSF Certification for Restaurant Tools and Knives

Modern Restaurant Management

Manufacturers, regulators, and consumers look to the organization to facilitate the development of public health standards and provide certifications that help protect food, water, consumer products and the environment. Most products that receive the certification bear the NSF mark on their packaging to help buyers make educated purchases.

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Stay Ahead of the Danger: Proactive Food Safety Strategies for Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

To verify a supplier's credibility, check for certifications such as the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) or Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. Write down the customer’s contact information, what they ate and when, and when they started experiencing symptoms (and what kind of symptoms).

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Technology Drives Exciting Innovations for ISO Compliance

Modern Restaurant Management

ISO certification is widely considered the global gold standard, so it carries a lot of clout. But getting that ISO certification can be expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming – especially if you’re using manual processes. Skip trying to find a single certification document in an overflowing file cabinet.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Brands (owner of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut) suffered a ransomware attack that forced the closure of approximately 300 restaurants in the UK and exposed personal information of hundreds of thousands of employees. Many reservation systems collect extensive personal information that could create significant liability if breached.

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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

EATER

However, if you were to walk into one of PLNT Burger’s at least 12 locations, you won’t find a deluge of information about the environmental impact of eating meat. We get specific,” he says of the need to keep the diner informed of intentional menu substitutions and choices. “We Wonho Frank Lee The dining room at Yang’s Kitchen.

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The Value of Joining Your State Restaurant Association

Goliath Consulting

For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. Education and Workforce Development State restaurant associations often provide training programs, certifications, and professional development resources to help restaurant teams grow.

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Best Practices for Handling a Data Breach

Modern Restaurant Management

The suit claims that Panera is to blame for the breach, which exposed employees’ personal information, including Social Security numbers. The former employees generally claim that Panera negligently failed to protect their personal information that Panera stored, and also failed to timely notify those affected by the breach.