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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Ahead of 2024, we will share the all-too-common disasters that can strike restaurants from fires to civil unrest to water damage with pragmatic and proactive tips that can help curb the repercussions. Additionally, they can train employees on proper cleaning, frequency intervals and safety procedures.

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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. The law allows home cooks to prepare meals from their homes and sell to consumers without being a licensed kitchen.

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Restaurant cleanliness: Importance of cleaning & sanitation in food industry

Clover - Restaurants

City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines. Additionally, in order for restaurant leaders to operate as a certified safe food handler , such as managers and chefs, they must pass assessments related to food safety and risks like foodborne illnesses.

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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. What is the kitchen’s work culture like? How are creativity and input from the kitchen staff valued?

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Finding the best suppliers for your restaurant: A simple guide

Clover - Restaurants

They keep the kitchen stocked, help ensure quality products, and provide valuable support that allows you to focus on what you do best: creating a great dining experience for your customers. Wholesalers or distributors These suppliers purchase goods in bulk directly from manufacturers or producers and then distribute them to restaurants.

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Stellar Tips On How To Run Your Restaurant Kitchen More Efficiently

The Restaurant Times

The kitchen is arguably one of the most important parts of a restaurant. Anyone that has spent enough time in a restaurant kitchen knows how busy these places can be. Let’s look at various ways to run your restaurant kitchen more efficiently. Let’s look at various ways to run your restaurant kitchen more efficiently.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Diners’ main concerns about visiting restaurants again include cleanliness and safety. Guests are willing to tip between 10 percent-25 percent more when dining out. Health and safety when dining out – What matters most? Consumers on Tipping. 18-34 year olds are actually more likely to be tipping more.

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