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2022 Restaurant Insurance Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Even with robust growth, the restaurant industry faces steep challenges right now, with labor shortages, higher inflation, challenges with home food and drink deliveries, and ongoing food and supply chain shortages. What are the big insurance issues impacting restaurants going forward? Food Delivery Issues.

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Restaurant Budgeting: How to Create A Restaurant Budget

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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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The Workers Behind Two Popular Food Network Shows Are Unionizing

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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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How Ben’s Friends combats addiction in the hospitality industry

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OpenTable is proud to announce a new partnership with Ben’s Friends, a nationwide food and beverage industry support group offering community, hope, and a path forward to those who struggle with substance abuse and addiction. Access to these benefits will put employees on healthy pathways from day one – and help them stay there.

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How to Fight Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

Rent, food, labor, utilities, and insurance are prime examples. Perhaps even contemplate featuring these items as a weekly special or create a weekly special with items that your food provider has on sale. Whether you’ve thought about it or not inflation is most likely affecting you in this day and age.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Managing Risk: Prevent Foodborne Illness, Protect Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

To do so, they will need to create a complete food safety program to protect the restaurant itself from reputational harm and financial crisis. Whether it’s separating raw meat from pre-cooked foods or cleaning materials from edible ingredients, mixing different types of items can be dangerous. Educate your diners.