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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

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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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Finding the best suppliers for your restaurant: A simple guide

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Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Wholesalers or distributors These suppliers purchase goods in bulk directly from manufacturers or producers and then distribute them to restaurants.

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The Essential Guide On Food Traceability For Production Kitchens [How To Comply With Regulations Without Adding To Your Employees’ Workload]

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These businesses are accountable for any safety issues in their supply chain and must have information on traceability for the goods they grow, distribute, and sell. The demand for food safety and transparency has been skyrocketing over the past few years. Corporate) catering companies. Central Production Units (CPUs).

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Systems and tools are now adept at handling segmentation and distribution, powered by a richer pool of 1P and 0P data. Tip payouts and tips management will move faster in the restaurant space than EWA in other verticals. ’ and ‘What insights can I give them that they can’t access at the tip of their fingers?’

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Click here to read more tips to help your business get through the pandemic from a financial point of view. As reports of the disease spread, so do concerns about supply chain disruption, business operations, and employee safety and well-being. Practical tips and considerations regarding employer legal compliance.

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Cloud Kitchens – The Future Of The Restaurant Industry Beyond COVID

The Restaurant Times

Thus, COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of cloud kitchens in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. . Cloud kitchen, which was dubbed a new trend a few years ago, is now a reality. Commercial kitchens designed solely for delivery are known as ghost kitchens, dark kitchens, or cloud kitchens.