liability

Legal ease

By Steve Coomes on Nov. 01, 2013

No matter whether you’re an experienced restaurateur or just starting up, it’s smart to have ready access to a lawyer—or lawyers, especially as your business grows.

Noted Philly restaurateur cops plea

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 01, 2005

Renowned local restaurateur Neil Stein pleaded guilty this week to tax evasion after skimming $300 a day from his fine-dining establishments, according to court documents.

Operations

This week’s restaurant nightmares: Second screams

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2017

Nightmares may not go away for years, as some restaurants learned this week.

Let the kids decide

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 1997

Childrens' opinions are a powerful part of the dining decision, not only for fast-food restaurants, but also for casual-dining chains that appeal particularly to families.

The Fat Fault Line

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 2005

Feel like everybody blames you for the obesity epidemic? Funny thing is, everybody doesn’t. It was four years of terror for anyone who ever served a...

Operations

How to avoid falling victim to web trolls

By Bruce Horovitz on Mar. 26, 2018

Key actions to take to keep websites ADA compliant.

Ignorance is no excuse

By Bill Main on Nov. 08, 2000

Without carefully verifying background information and references, the hiring process can go very wrong. It is important to follow a standard procedure when hiring and to dot every i.

NRA Welcomes House Passage of Bill Preventing Frivolous Obesity-Related Lawsuits

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 19, 2005

Adopted by a vote of 307-119, the bill, sponsored by Rep. Ric Keller (R-FL), releases food-related companies from liability for an individual's obesity or...

Sexual harassment

By Bill Main on Jan. 02, 2001

Sexual harassment... those two words conjure up a myriad of images... interns, coke cans, big lawsuits, headaches the size of Texas. In the hospitality industry, we really need to pay attention.

Get your products custom

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2005

Not so long ago, only a restaurant chain like McDonald's or Applebee's could get a major food manufacturer to produce ingredients just for them.

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