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FOOD HALLS: Legal Risk Considerations

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Food & Beverage, Legal. Posted July 27, 2023

The food hall revolution has captured the attention of both restaurant consumers and developers. Consumers are drawn to food halls due to the abundance of menu choices they offer, while developers see them as a way to mitigate investment volatility by licensing space to multiple food service entities under one roof. The food courts and ...

Testing for Food Contamination: Looking at the Whole Picture

by Rimkus Consulting Group in Food & Beverage, Safety & Security. Posted June 26, 2021

“…No officer…I got high at my company pitch-in dinner” The case of THC-laced BBQ sauce There are several things that are required to happen to get that steak on your plate. There must be a healthy cow; the cow needs acceptable food and must be processed in a hygienic manner. That steak must be packaged ...

Ghost Kitchens: Casper or Beetlejuice?

by David Denney in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Food & Beverage. Posted June 24, 2021

Introduction. Third-party delivery, in just a few short years, changed the face of the food and beverage industry as we’ve known it. Ghost Kitchens are, simply put, cooking facilities producing food and beverages only for delivery or take out. There is no dine in option. Pre-COVID, ghost kitchens were few and far between, created by ...

Challenges With Hotel Staffing Contracts

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Food & Beverage, Hotel Development, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management. Posted May 24, 2021

The following video features Stephen Barth, Founder of HospitalityLawyer.com®, and Andria Ryan, Partner of Fisher Phillips, having a discussion on hospitality staffing company contracts. Tune in to the conversation for insights on utilizing staffing agencies, staffing contracts, and the impact they can have on hotels or restaurants.

Houston Restaurateur, Tony Vallone Passes After a Full Life and Long Legacy

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Food & Beverage. Posted September 10, 2020

55-years of Excellence and Innovation in Food and Service Houston, Texas- September 10, 2020– It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Houston Restaurateur, Tony Vallone. The country has lost one of the greatest mentors, chefs, and restaurateurs. Tony’s legacy will continue on with his restaurant, Tony’s in Greenway Plaza and Tony’s Catering. ...

Connecting the Dots for Retail and Hospitality: Legal and Safety Ramifications of COVID-19

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Food & Beverage, Legal, Lodging. Posted April 6, 2020

Webinar | Tuesday, April 7, at 1:00 p.m. ET Retail and hospitality operators are searching for relief and compliance solutions as the Coronavirus continues to impact the United States. Join Ceridian’s John Orr, SVP Retail, and a panel of legal and safety thought leaders for an interactive, deep-dive discussion on the steps you can take ...

Resources to Combat the Coronavirus

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Coronavirus (COVID-19), Featured, Food & Beverage, Lodging, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted March 7, 2020

This ConvergeBlog post features several articles that provide valuable information about COVID-10, or the Coronavirus. It is our hope that these articles can assist the travel and hospitality industries to combat the virus and manage the risks that come with it. We will continue to add links with updated information and valuable tips For more ...

Court Stresses the Need for a Business to Provide an Accessibility Statement on its Website

by Jordan Schwartz in Food & Beverage, Legal, Lodging, Technology. Posted January 23, 2020

In 2018 and 2019, there were approximately 5,000 federal lawsuits filed against hotels, restaurants, stores, and other places of public accommodation alleging that their websites violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). In all likelihood this number of lawsuits will increase in 2020 now that the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to ...

7 Steps to Establish a Food Safety Culture

by Katherine Harmon in Food & Beverage. Posted December 24, 2019

Establishing a food safety culture in your organization is critical to the process from farm to table. Every individual involved in food production, manufacturing, distribution, and consumption has a stake in the safety of food. The financial burden posed by food recalls can be significant. Consumer foodborne illnesses can create reputational and economic issues for ...

Security in Bars, Taverns, and Nightclubs

by Donald Decker in Food & Beverage, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted December 5, 2017

In many parts of countries around the world, the neighborhood bar provides a location for friends to gather. Taverns and restaurants offer patrons a place to drink and dine. Nightclubs offer a high energy atmosphere that combines dancing and the consumption of alcohol. Hotels, motels, and entertainment complexes often contain bars, taverns, restaurants and nightclubs. ...

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