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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Arkansas Enacts Food Freedom Act : On April 30, 2021, Arkansas enacted the Food Freedom Act that exempts certain producers of homemade foods or drinks products from any state food safety licensure, certification, or inspection. DOL Issues Proposed Tip Credit Rule : On June 23, 2021, the U.S.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff? How does the restaurant support career development and progression?

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

That August, the James Beard Awards announced an audit of policies and procedures, which was conducted by various stakeholders, including subcommittee members, the Awards committee, James Beard Foundation staff, and consulting firms specializing in equity, justice, sustainability, and awards protocols and processes.

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Uber Eats Up Postmates and PPP Loan Data

Modern Restaurant Management

The jobs numbers released last week reinforced that PPP is working by keeping employees on payroll and sustaining millions of small businesses through this time.” The data release also includes overall statistics regarding dollars lent per state, loan amounts, top lenders, and distribution by industry. 350,000-1 million. $1-2

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

Modern Restaurant Management

"Re-shaping our portfolio for long-term growth for all franchisees across the globe has always been our mission, and our approach is about deliberate and sustainable growth, with a technology infrastructure that supports and enables all restaurants. ” 'Restaurant Recovery' Docuseries. BioProtect Face Mask Dispenser.

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White Castle Flips for Flippy and Burma Bites

Modern Restaurant Management

All meals are equipped with an added layer of health and safety – with Flippy ROAR serving as a contactless, automated solution with NSF International certification, a trusted industry organization providing standard testing and registration for commercial foodservice equipment and nonfood compounds. In total, approximately 14,580 lbs.

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Ghost Lemonade, Robotic Barista and Flippy for Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

Certification to NSF/ANSI food equipment standards mean Flippy ROAR meets rigorous requirements for material safety, hygienic design and performance,” said Sara Risley, associate managing director of food equipment at NSF International. Handle time tracking through the platform’s extensive scheduling capabilities.