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

Modern Restaurant Management

Recent outbreaks have highlighted vulnerabilities in food safety systems. How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk? A brand’s reputation can be irreversibly damaged when the safety of their food is called into question.

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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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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

” as our ability to staff a kitchen and invite guests into our dining room was replaced with whatever pandemic-friendly forms of food service our creativity could conjure. ” Additionally, you will speak to or put in place written policies around employee and manager expectations and a code of ethics.

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Top 7 POS Features for Allergen Management: Protect Guests and Boost Restaurant Safety

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Managing food allergies in a restaurant isn’t just about good service its a critical safety responsibility. A well-equipped POS system helps reduce human error, improve kitchen workflows, and build guest trust. Reports & Analytics : Track allergen-related trends, staff compliance, and customer feedback.

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How to Manage Allergen Data in POS Systems

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Managing food allergens isnt just a best practiceits a legal and safety necessity for todays restaurants. With increasing awareness of food allergies, allergen management in POS systems has become essential to ensure customer safety and streamline kitchen operations. This reduces the chance of errors or miscommunication.

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Is Your Ghost Kitchen Haunted by Food Safety Breaches?

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. As a result, ghost kitchens, delivery-focused kitchens without a storefront or dining area, are growing in popularity.

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The Future of Restaurant Design Post COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

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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