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Secure Safer Off-Premise Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

For example, when ordering takeout, 60 percent of consumers would feel comfortable if offered disinfectant wipers or sanitizer for them to use themselves. The campaign began in 2018 to raise awareness about the positive effects of taking a lunch break on workers’ wellbeing.

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Four Ways To Manage Limited Resources And Increase Your Margins

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This is a trend that has been confirmed by a 2018 report from The Hartman Group, which shows that young people are more interested than previous generations in quality cues, transparency and sustainability credentials, and information on ingredients and nutrient density. Use the Right Sanitizers and Cleaning Products.

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Investing In Digital Technology Is Investing in Food Safety

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Chipotle was charged with violating federal law by adulterating food for the unprecedented seven foodborne illness outbreaks that occurred and sickened more than 1,100 people between 2015 and 2018. This is the largest fine ever in a food safety case. Chipotle was very responsive to their situation.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Creating a Culture of Cleanliness 

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For food contact surfaces, you can instruct employees to use a disinfectant cleaner for added assurance, but they must rinse the surface afterwards and then apply a no-rinse sanitizer. in 2018, the highest level since the Great Recession. Cleaning beyond high-touch surfaces is crucial, as coronavirus spreads easily and quickly.

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How to get your restaurant ready for the holidays

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A 2018 study by BeverageDaily found that the average U.S. Similarly, you’ll need more kitchen towels for back-of-house cleaning and sanitation to keep up with food prep and dishwashing tasks. You must account for increased foot traffic in your restaurant or hotel bar.

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Prepping Your Restaurant for a Busy Rodent Season

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In fact, in an analysis of 2017 and 2018 services conducted in restaurants, Rentokil Steritech found that rodents are the primary pest issue for restaurants in every month of the year. However, a busy restaurant environment can also mean that tasks and sanitation can get overlooked or forgotten, leading to rodent issues.

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10 Top Restaurant Technologies To Evolve Your Business

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After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast. From cleaning flat tops to refilling sanitizers, day-to-day can't get lost in the shuffle. Restaurant Task Management. POS and phones ?.