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The Future of Restaurant Design Post COVID-19

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In a post COVID-19 world, restaurant design must evolve and adapt to the new normal. With the evolution of the hospitality design, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems will need to adapt to the changing architecture. Studies have shown that better IAQ relates to reduce risk of airborne viruses such as COVID-19.

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The Science of Food Safety: Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk? Manual checklists, bathroom signs reminding employees to wash their hands and visual inspections were designed for a different era of food service – one with simpler supply chains and lower volumes.

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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

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Prioritize Staff Training : Restaurants should prioritize structured alcohol service training to ensure employees can effectively identify and mitigate risks. Secure Comprehensive Liquor Liability Insurance : Despite taking precautions, alcohol-related incidents can still happen.

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

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With so many people leaving the industry, restaurants stepped up—raising wages, creating new opportunities, and doubling down on the employee experience. Much of that confidence comes from focusing on stronger employee benefits—like mental health support—and rising wages.

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Exempt Status in the Restaurant Industry: Reassessing Your Workforce in Light of the DOL’s New Rule

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In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule that significantly increases the salary threshold for exempt employees: how do these changes impact the restaurant industry? However, employees can be exempt from these requirements if certain tests are satisfied.

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

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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 insurers require you to work with their pre-approved forensic investigators, legal counsel and public relations firms.

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AI-Powered Fraud: How Image Generation Threatens Restaurants

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In addition to maintaining a healthy fraud prevention and management posture for their business, restaurant owners should stay up to date with the latest AI developments, especially as it relates to fraud tactics within the food and beverage industry. How should operators train their staff to look for signs of fraud?