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Rising Above the Smoke: Four Tips for Restaurants Navigating Wildfire Smoke (and Other Unpredictable Weather)

Modern Restaurant Management

Prioritize Safety for Everyone The safety of your guests and staff should be your top priority, especially when you can literally see the changes in the air quality right in front of you. To prioritize everyone’s safety, create a plan that outlines the basic protocols for different weather situations and scenarios.

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Hospo Reset’s Product of the Week

Ken Burgin

Every week in the Hospo Reset Newsletter, we share a product or service that’s caught our eye – for kitchen & beverage management, staffing, facilities management, marketing and overall productivity. Food, Menus and Kitchen Management. Free Safety Posters – excellent collection. easy to edit.

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How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant

Open for Business

Draw on the experience of your team Your contractor, designer, engineer, architect, and kitchen equipment vendor will be your most valuable allies in getting all of your licenses, permits, inspections, and postings completed properly. Jennifer says, “It’s really important to understand that city agencies don’t communicate with each other.

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No-Crisis Planning for Restaurants & Cafes

Ken Burgin

Key staff resignations, equipment breakdowns, people issues, a kitchen fire or industry disputes – one way or another your turn will come. If and when –it hits the fan, what is your communication plan ? Adequate Insurance coverage – does it cover current risks and equipment?

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry. Make sure that you are paying your employees a fair wage and offering competitive benefits, such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

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The Keys to Restaurant Longevity with Lula Cafe’s Jason Hammel

7 Shifts

On Lula Cafe's website, they list their mission and values , which include creating joyful moments for the community, and promoting care, respect, integrity, safety, and transparency. We had always had 401K and health insurance as benefits, but we did add parental leave. They're as much a part of Lula as I am." Absolutely.

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The Labor Disputes at Amy’s Kitchen, Explained

EATER

Courtesy Amy’s Kitchen. Amy’s Kitchen prides itself on being a “positive impact” company. chirps a green banner on the homepage of Amy’s Kitchen, the organic packaged and prepared-foods giant. Amy’s Kitchen positions itself publicly as a conscientious, feel-good choice for consumers. We’re now proudly B Corp certified!”