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Post-Pandemic Insurance Liability Considerations All Restaurant Owners Should Be Aware Of

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Many restaurants turned to their insurance policies to provide protection for revenue reimbursement, (i.e., insurance proceeds for loss of revenue), but found the majority of insurance policies, unfortunately, did not / do not provide the coverage they anticipated. How Insurance Policies React.

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Safety Training and a Strong Safety Culture: The Recipe for Mitigating Restaurant Risk

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As the focus for restaurants continues to center on growing and staffing up, safety training can sometimes get lost in the mix or ratcheted down to cover only topics related to compliance with regulations. That won’t cut it in an industry that faces major risks associated with employee injuries and food safety.

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Four Ways QSRs Can Avoid the Risk of ‘Serious & Willful Neglect’ Workers’ Comp Claims

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Fast food giant McDonald’s is no stranger to litigation, having defended itself against lawsuits over everything from racial discrimination to hot coffee. It’s a lawsuit under Part B of workers’ compensation insurance – a claim of “willful neglect” that has been rare until this year.

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Surviving COVID-19: 7 Financing Options for Restaurants

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Recommended Reading: How to Reduce Restaurant Expenses & Stay Profitable During COVID-19 US Federal Government Financial Relief Programs The CARES Act has several components offering financial assistance to small businesses in the US, but none are more popular than the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Check your governor's website.

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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

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Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. Many workers are not returning due to personal safety concerns, and many have left the industry altogether. This, of course, doesn't mean it's ok to serve bad food.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

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Watch: 7shifts CEO Jordan Boesch at Toast Food for Thought as he discusses hiring and employee engagement. COVID-19 and health and safety procedures COVID-19 has changed the way we all work, and in turn the way new hires are trained. And let’s be honest, when was the last time you read your own restaurant employee handbook?

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Unique Challenges and Considerations for Restaurants As They Reopen Their Doors

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So, establishments are left with the difficulty of needing to provide a safe environment, stellar service, great atmosphere and fantastic food, while largely running on fumes. Let the patrons know what you are doing to assist with safety measures. Let the public see that you care about their safety and that of your employees.