Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2023

Restaurant insurance is complicated. Just as owners have to play many roles in management, marketing, and menus, their insurance has to protect their finances, patrons, and employees. And who has the time to read a 100-page insurance policy? These are often excluded from standard policies and be potentially costly.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Time has never been better to open your food truck, and the most critical business step is investing in insurance. The number of food trucks in the United States roughly doubled between 2013 and 2018, and for all good reasons. Insurance companies, on the other hand, see food trucks in a different light.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Between obsessing over food and finances, one key consideration shouldn’t fall through the cracks—restaurant insurance. Having trouble deciding what kind of insurance your restaurant needs? What is Restaurant Insurance? Why Do You Need Restaurant Insurance? What Does Restaurant Insurance cover?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

This world-altering development—part of a rational and effective public health strategy to slow the spread of disease and help our health care system cope with the devastating illness—has also been a widespread and immediate economic disaster for the nation’s restaurant and food service sector. Document Everything.

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The Food Corridor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For foodservice vendors, food truck operators, manufacturers, market traders, chefs, and caterers who use shared-kitchen facilities, there’s a constant nagging worry that something will go wrong. The way to mitigate the risk is to take out a robust insurance policy. In a year like 2020, you never know what’s around the corner.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2020

Consider PPP loan insurance to cover damages, legal fees and fines if the SBA determines that your business was ineligible for the loan. As one of the industries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, food service establishments large and small have been looking for relief since March. ” Get to Know PPP Loan Insurance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

It is important for restaurant, tavern and bar owners to have the right insurance, however, there are so many different types of policies, and even when you zero in on what is needed, the options are often complex and difficult to compare. You know food, drinks and how to deliver an entertaining night out. Non-Admitted Insurance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2022

Whether we speak about a traditional restaurant, a chain of Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), or dark kitchens, there is a strong need to set up a website or app to accept consumer orders or collaborate with third-party carriers for food delivery. Here’s how food delivery software can help. Customer Feedback on Food and Delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

” No truer words were spoken by Benjamin Franklin and is a mantra that resonates deeply for businesses in the food service industry—many of whom are in recovery mode in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s five to seven times more energy used by food service than in a commercial space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2023

One study found that in 2016, the food and beverage industry accounted for ten percent of all data breaches. That's why it's essential for restaurants to consider cyber liability insurance. With cyber liability insurance, the costs of hiring attorneys and other legal expenses can be covered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

September is National Food Safety Education Month. This month, put food safety first and take steps to help prevent food poisoning from occurring. Data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur annually, resulting in around 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Looking ahead, we predict a day when cultivated meat will find its place as a default choice -on menus, because it delivers on taste, nutrition, and food safety, in addition to environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Beyond the realm of food, a similar shift has occurred with electric cars.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

This includes: Net Sales: The total revenue derived from your sale of food and beverages. However, as a rule, the primary costs you can expect in running your restaurant are usually related to food, labor, and rent. This can reduce your budget for ingredients and, at the same time, minimize food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

That won’t cut it in an industry that faces major risks associated with employee injuries and food safety. Robust safety training programs can help restaurants avoid unsafe and improper food handling, storage, and preparation.

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Hospitality Insurance Group

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Take a look at some of the liquor liability insurance policies Hospitality Insurance Group wrote in September 2018 including the type of coverage included, insurance discounts applied and a glimpse at the total insurance premium. Liquor to Food Sales Ratio: 39%. Liquor to Food Sales Ratio: 84.6%. Restaurant.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 23, 2020

Auto insurance. The food will get cold, not to mention the mileage and gas required to drive that distance and back. Get car insurance You must establish who is liable in the event of an accident. Third-party apps such as Uber cover their drivers insurance while making deliveries. Auto is in quality shape.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Consider the following in your risk management and business continuity programs: Use of Food Delivery Services vs. Company Employees – By using a hired food delivery service, a restaurant can reduce the chance of employees having an accident by using their cars or the owner’s vehicles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2024

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month and Society Insurance is here to address these critical questions and provide essential insights to ensure responsible alcohol service. Consider offering food and water. As an alcohol-serving establishment, your business can be especially vulnerable to legal challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

According to a recent study , 44 percent of Americans use food delivery services, and the entire country spends over $100 billion on food delivery in a year. Customers log into the service’s app, select food options from nearby restaurants and submit an online payment. Question #3: Who is responsible for order errors?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Lack of health insurance isn’t considered one of the major reasons the hospitality industry has, according to the U.S. One of the major ways to invest in employees is through health insurance, something only about 30 percent of restaurants provide. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a churn rate north of 70 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The restaurant’s liabilities start with food safety – what if it’s no longer edible when it’s delivered? In this changing environment, the right and adequate amount of insurance protection has never been more important. Another risk centers on the hybrid delivery model.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

When it comes to food trucks, a lack of sustainability can give rise to multiple problems. For a mobile business like food trucks catering to multiple locations, it is relatively harder to keep everything clean and be eco-friendly. Setting up a sustainable food truck is, therefore, a new concept. . Inspect Your Vehicle.

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EATER

MARCH 20, 2023

BSTV Entertainment organizers say theirs is the first nonfiction food television union. Holtz says that many of the show’s workers were converted from full-time status to freelance work in 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, which meant that BSTV was no longer required by law to offer them health insurance. “It

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These craft consumers want the full on-premise experience and are willing to pay for it, which includes variety across all variables (styles, ABV, flavor profiles, serving sizes), knowledgeable servers, food pairings and the right glassware/temperature for the beverage, among other things. Why such a “hard” insurance market?

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 19, 2020

School lunch programs, unemployed workers, senior citizens, and the homeless will face incredible food hardships. Why not engage our country’s food logistics champion and appoint Chef Jose Andres to head up a nationwide and government supported initiative to end hunger in America. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Restaurants are Essential.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

The coronavirus crisis has challenged restaurants to rethink the way they deal with food delivery for good. Meanwhile, smaller restaurants had to turn to third-party delivery services like Doordash, UberEats, Grubhub to deliver food to their customers. So where is food delivery headed post-COVID-19? Cons: High Fees.

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7 Shifts

MAY 2, 2023

It worked out well for me because I got introduced to Spanish food, Spanish cooking, and had an opportunity then. And the only professional food I had cooked was Spanish food. As a chef, Katie was named one of Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chefs of 2015 and has had more than a few James Beard Award nods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Food is a delicate supply chain and is essential to keep moving unfettered. Could cyber insurance be an effective safeguard against future ransomware attacks? While not the front line defence needed to invest in the right people and tools, cyber insurance can cover your business from profit losses, liabilities and legal costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

These skills include digital literacy for managing online orders and reservations, exceptional customer service, and culinary expertise for more efficient and high-quality food preparation. Automation is becoming increasingly viable, with robots capable of performing repetitive tasks, such as food preparation and delivery.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Regulations and standards for food trucks differ significantly from state to state, city to city, and even neighbourhood to neighbourhood. A food truck business may seem quite straightforward at first but there are many implicit and hidden costs that you might overlook while considering the expenses. Your Business Setup Matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Kyle Gorlie opened his Vet Chef food truck in 2016. But Gorlie’s plans don’t stop with the food truck. In fact, a restaurant was his initial plan after graduating from culinary school until he started planning and realized a food truck was a better choice. Why Is a Food Truck a Smart First Step?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

So as a restaurant owner or food service manager, how can you best minimize workers comp liability to allow summer 2021 to be the successful reopening of the economy that we are all ready for? Many states also have individual guidelines as to what is covered under workers’ comp insurance for adverse reactions to voluntary vaccinations.

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Cheetah

MAY 1, 2020

In an effort to help San Francisco restaurants stay afloat in this unstable economic reality, Mayor London Breed has recently capped the fees food delivery apps can charge restaurants at 15%. “In What they don’t know is that every time they place an order via a third-party food delivery app it’s costing the restaurant money.

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Society Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Tasks for Back-of-House Staff: Cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and work surfaces. Updating food labels. Back-of-house staff should update food labels at the end of each shift to ensure that your kitchen is only using food products that are safe to consume, and discarding items that are expired.

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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 11, 2024

But restaurant finances are notoriously complex, with so many types of expenses to manage: Dining and kitchen supplies Commercial real estate Utilities Maintenance Insurance Marketing Payroll And more Restaurant budgeting can be head-scratching and very time-consuming. Every restaurant must aim to spend low and earn high.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

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. Recent opinions in favor of insurance companies include a March 16, 2022 unpublished Ninth Circuit pane opinion in Steven Baker v. Litigation.

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Cheetah

APRIL 12, 2021

In this article, we dive into the food delivery boom and how it could change how the industry does business for years to come. Increased Demand for Food Delivery. If there’s one thing we can say for sure about 2020, it’s that it was the year the home food delivery market exploded. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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