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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Sandy is a graduate of Walsh College with a Bachelor’s of Accountancy and accomplished the designation of Certified Scrum Master in 2017. Paul Soulliere began his career with Hardee's Food Systems in 1978 and worked his way up as Crew Supervisor, Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager. William (Bill) M.

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How did I miss the 2017 Shooter’s Grill Clostridium perfringens Outbreak?

Bill Marler

Rifle-Rodeo-food-poisoning-report. On the morning of Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 calls began coming into the Garfield County Public Health (GCPH) Rifle Office (970-625-5200) from people reporting illness involving symptoms of diarrhea and nausea. A total of 17people called or walked in.

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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

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With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

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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.

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What the Stimulus Bill Means for Restaurants

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The enacted version of the bill permits franchise locations to seek loans, because any business in the Food Services sector with not more than 500 employees per physical location is eligible to receive a covered loan.

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How Injecting Empathy Into Your Shift Scheduling Can Help Attract and Retain Employees Through Worker Shortages

Modern Restaurant Management

percent of small businesses in accommodations and food service reported that their operating capacity was affected by the availability of employees. Even with the recent uptick in employment, restaurants are facing a major worker shortage, and many are struggling to keep their doors fully open with limited staffing.

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Chargebacks: A Fast-Growing Threat Facing the Restaurant Industry

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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. According to the 2018 State of Chargebacks survey, 28 percent of respondents in the food and beverage industry reported having a chargeback rate between 0.5