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The Practicalities and Pleasures of Homemade Train Food

EATER

As a nonflier and a travel writer, I spend a lot of time on trains. Train food, Ive come to learn, is its own distinct and expansive category. But we bring our own food on the train because of cost, more than anything. But we bring our own food on the train because of cost, more than anything.

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Strategies for Achieving a Zero-Waste Kitchen in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Training Staff It does no good to look at waste reduction strategies for your restaurant’s operations if your staff doesn’t have a similar commitment to the concept. Therefore, training in waste reduction is essential. Therefore, train your staff in waste monitoring practices.

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Turning Your Outdoor Spaces into Winter Havens

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, many businesses may qualify for government incentives or rebates when upgrading to energy-efficient electric heating systems, further offsetting initial investment costs. Finally, train your staff on safe operation to ensure your new electric heating system runs efficiently and reliably throughout the season.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant groups should consider implementing a data governance committee that includes representatives from all departments with oversight of customer data. With limited IT training and high employee turnover common in restaurants, staff may be vulnerable to sophisticated tactics such as emails impersonating managers or vendors.

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Restaurant Management Masterclass

Speaker: Harlan Scott, Founder of Harlan Scott Hospitality and Industry Restaurant

Due first to necessary staffing cuts, extreme safety protocols, and now the need to rehire against outsized government stimulus, unemployment benefits and wage requirements, managing and staffing have become the most urgent conversation in restaurants today.

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What Restaurant Owners Need to Grow: Legal Strategies for Long-Term Success

Modern Restaurant Management

Regularly reviewing and updating your FDD in response to industry and/or government changes will help protect your brand as you scale. This includes reviewing insurance coverage, ensuring your contracts are solid and training team member with HR (human resource) best practices.

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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

EATER

The numbers come from the 2022 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report of the vegan brand Beyond Meat , from which PLNT Burger gets its patties. These numbers are largely hypothetical. The environmental mission can come later. Even though it’s become more common, sustainability costs more than conventional food production.