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As serious as a heart attack
It's a good idea to designate a senior member of the waitstaff or a manager to be the point person when dealing with diners with allergy concerns.January 31, 2012
| If you want to know why more diners are asking more questions about your menu – and your kitchen – consider how serious food allergies are. In January, a 7-year-old girl in Virginia with a severe allergy to peanuts died after eating a … |
| If you're like most operators, you'll be making some changes to your menu in the coming months. According to the Wall Street Journal, Applebee's has revamped about 80 percent of its menu over the past two years, while more than half of T.G.I. Friday … |
| Most restaurants offer a kids-only menu of smaller, less-expensive items to help keep dining out an affordable option for families. The typical bill of fare for the 12-and-under set relies on bland standbys: hot dog on a bun, mac-and-cheese, breaded … |
 | To glove, or not to glove, that is the question. It's a debate that has raged in foodservice circles for years and centers on the question of whether hand washing alone is effective in preventing foodborne illness. One side believes that hand … |
| OK, maybe technically dessert isn't a meal for most of us most of the time — although I have been known to have chocolate for breakfast occasionally. But desserts may be the easiest place to feature sweet and safe menu options for your gluten … |
| On occasion, I enjoy listening to the words of philosophers like Aristotle and Socrates or theologians such as Wesley or Spurgeon. But, hands down, the deep thoughts I enjoy the most are from a lesser- known philosopher by the name of Jack Handy … |
| I jumped out of the cab and just stood there taking it all in – the smell of roasted peanuts, the constant honking of taxis and the bright lights of hundreds of billboards. Was this small town boy afraid . . . not really! A better way to … |
| WestEx was a hot gluten-free mess of new products everywhere you turned. Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the Annual State Restaurant Expo here in Colorado. In Denver it is considered by most, the largest restaurant show each year packing … |
 | Business ethics, or lack of them, apparently has made its way into the world of pizza in a Philadelphia suburb. A pizzeria owner had a problem with mice that, for whatever reason, he blamed on two competitors in the neighborhood. He visited one of … |
| Exposure to the elements for any length of time can lead to devastating consequences. Skin unprotected from the sun may result in serious sunburn. With extended exposure to freezing temperatures, human tissue may be susceptible to frostbite. A body … |
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Restaurant Insurance - How to choose the proper coverage and the right policy
Worker's compensation, umbrella insurance, property insurance...finding the right coverage can feel overwhelming. But not have adequate insurance could spell financial disaster for an operator …Type: GuideSponsored by: Risk Services Corporation -
Webinar: Restaurant Crisis Management: How to Protect Yourself During a Foodborne Illness Incident
Publicity of an actual or alleged foodborne illness outbreak can be devastating to your restaurant's revenue and reputation. While you may be insured for business interruption due to physical damage …Type: WebinarSponsored by: Risk Services Corporation -
2012 Food Innovation Workshop List
The 2012 Food Innovation Workshop will concentrate upon innovation as it relates to menu offerings. Some topics that will be covered include: the business process of food innovation, how to …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Food Technical Consulting -
Driving Performance with Real-time Business Analytics
Has the combination of record high 2008 commodity prices and the continuing 2009 recession forced your company, like many other restaurant chains, to squeeze any visible food and labor costs out of …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Food Technical Consulting -
Five Best Practices for Implementing a Successful Food Truck Small Business
Most people still refer to food trucks as 'Chow Wagons' or 'Roach Coaches', but that image is disappearing fast. Major business magazines like Bloomberg and Inc. are featuring the business of food …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Food Technical Consulting
