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CDC: Food Service Workers are a low, but not a no risk of Hepatitis A infection

Bill Marler

The risk for secondary infection from hepatitis A–infected food handlers to food establishment patrons in these person-to-person hepatitis A outbreaks was <1% ( 173 ). However, as a lawyer, I have seen first-hand the impacts on consumers exposed to HAV positive food service workers. J Infect Dis 1992;166:518–24.

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Modernize Your Recall Management Plan with Digital and Automated Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

Of course, the importance of healthy, functioning supply chains isn’t news to those in restaurant management – they are the lifeblood of the restaurant and food service industries. These types of recalls directly impact customer satisfaction, and the average cost to a food company is $10 million dollars each time.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

I have been fortunate to work with Sleepy Bee Cafe since its founding in 2013. ” as our ability to staff a kitchen and invite guests into our dining room was replaced with whatever pandemic-friendly forms of food service our creativity could conjure.

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Chargebacks: A Fast-Growing Threat Facing the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

The sales model referred to as “buy online, pick up in store”—commonly shortened to BOPUS—is one of the fastest-growing trends in the food service industry. Back in 2013, the food and beverage industry had one of the lowest average chargeback rates of any business vertical. percent of transactions.

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Pandemic Effects on Funding, Growth and People – Plus Predictions for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2013, the average turnover rate was 62.4%. In 2022, the average tenure for an employee in food service was about 1.9 Why Employee Retention Will Be Key to a Bright Future The restaurant industry also was plagued by all-time high turnover rates (reported at +75%). years, with the average across all industries being 4.1

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Celebrating Ryan Conklin: AHF Leader & IFMA Silver Plate Award Honoree

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Prior to 2009, AHF’s legacy associations, the American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators (ASHFSA) and the National Society for Healthcare Foodservice Management (HFM), proudly boasted a long and distinguished history of IFMA Silver Plate winners among their members.

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What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants, Convenience Stores and other Food Service Operators can visit www.transact-tech.com/bohaoffer. “Our Checklist and Timer apps offer a simple and reliable way for staff to adhere to necessary tasks regarding food safety and productivity throughout a shift.