Amusement Parks: The Return of Immersive Dining
What happened to immersive dining? There was a time when young couples would go to the Rainforest Cafe by default for a jungle-themed first date, complete with fake plants, fog machines, and animatronic animals. Then, sometime in the 2000s, the popularity of immersive dining dwindled (worsened by the effects of the pandemic), and there was […]
Listeria Prevention for Restaurants
What are Listeria? In May of 2023, an outbreak of listeria occurred at the fast food chain “Frugal’s” in Tacoma, WA. The outbreak caused six hospitalizations and three deaths. The culprit? An incorrectly cleaned ice cream machine. Listeria are a family of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Listeria monocytogenes live everywhere—air, water, soil, and […]
Outdoor Dining Safety Checklist: Are You Ready?
Outdoor dining has always been popular, but the outdoor dining scene saw a dramatic increase in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, New York City’s outdoor dining initiative resulted in more than 12,000 venues, such as bars and restaurants, being set up throughout the city’s streets, sidewalks, and parking lanes. While bills are being […]
4 Ways to Prevent Slip and Fall Claims in the Food Service Industry
Slips and falls are one of the greatest risks in the restaurant and food service industry, where hazards are everywhere. Water, ice, grease, and other spills on the floor, combined with the heavy traffic that restaurants experience, can all increase the risk of accidents and slip and fall claims. The National Safety Council estimates that over 25,000 […]
Why Assault and Battery Insurance Is Essential for Bar and Restaurant Owners
Having a few drinks is often harmless, but it doesn’t take much for those drinks to impact behavior. Among other effects on the body, alcohol decreases the activity in the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for rational thinking. This lack of rational thought can create a whole host of problems for a […]
The Outdoor Dining Trend: 4 Things to Consider
The pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of life, including the way we dine. Take-out and delivery were already popular and established dine-at-home options, but consumers still wanted a dining-out experience. Restauranteurs everywhere have turned to outdoor dining—a trend that is here to stay. The ability to serve diners outside was crucial to keeping restaurants […]
