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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

7 Shifts

Never before has our local market experienced such a massive disruption to the restaurant industry as we are experiencing with the Coronavirus pandemic. Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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Pups on patios

Hospitality Insurance Group

8 tips to safely cater to canine companions Take these safety precautions before opening your outdoor dining area to dogs. As the weather turns warmer, many guests are seeking outdoor dining, and some may wish to bring along canine companions. More than 20 states and numerous local governments have laws or regulations permitting dogs.

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Heat Stress: When Is Hot Too Hot?

Modern Restaurant Management

Workers at risk of heat stress include outdoor workers and workers in hot environments such as chefs, bakery workers, and anyone in the restaurant industry. Below are indicators and tips from Society Insuranc e that can help restaurant workers when experiencing high temperatures this summer. Dangerous Heat Situations.

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How to Get Restaurant Patio Seating Right

Focus POS

Restaurants have been hit hard. COVID-19 turned the industry on its head, and even though restrictions are now beginning to loosen and people are dining out more, restaurant operators are still working hard to recoup some of the losses they experienced in the first two quarters of the year. . Consider how you will handle smoking.

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November/December 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The Court ruled that under California law, PAGA claims could not be compelled into arbitration. Litigation. Legislation.

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2021 Restaurant Insurance Outlook

Modern Restaurant Management

restaurant industry has a loaded plate as 2021 picks up steam – especially from an insurance and financial protection point of view. “The prospects for fine dining and sit-down restaurants are going to remain strained for all of 2021,” said Doug Groves, founder at Program Insurance Group, in College Station, Tex.

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How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant

Open for Business

How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant There’s no universal checklist for all of the necessary licenses, permits, inspections, postings, and signage for your new restaurant. These requirements vary greatly between states, cities, restaurant types, and even counties and neighborhoods.

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