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From paper to profit: business planning is an underrated asset

eHotelier

As hotel owners and commercial leaders, we can no longer afford to treat business planning as a compliance exercise, or a dusty document filed away after budget season. A strategic business plan is your profit blueprintand when done right, it becomes your most valuable commercial asset.

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Handling Unemployment Claims with Confidence

Modern Restaurant Management

Because here’s the truth: Even when we’re right, if our documentation is weak or our response is unclear, we’re going to lose unemployment claims. A verbal warning doesn’t exist unless it’s documented. Quick Tip: Keep a “Termination Snapshot” document on file for every involuntary separation.

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Key Sections of a Franchise Disclosure Document: An Annual Review Guide for Franchisors

Modern Restaurant Management

A Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) serves as the foundation of the franchisor-franchisee relationship. While the FDD is a comprehensive document, certain key sections demand careful scrutiny during an annual review.

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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, GS1’s Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) plays a critical role in enabling businesses to document and share information about when and where a product changes hands. A good plan documents how product is received, stored, and consumed in meal preparation.

Document 209
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How to write effective product documentation

MEWS

Modern product documentation has evolved beyond the sole purpose of conveying information. At its core, modern product documentation must be intentional, and it must anticipate certain user outcomes.

Document 130
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Minimizing Wrongful Termination Claims

Modern Restaurant Management

How operators can reduce risk with better documentation, consistent policies, and stronger training. But when I asked about the documentation, I got a sheepish shrug. Here’s what strong documentation looks like: Date and time of the incident Specific behavior observed Which policy was violated (cite the handbook if you have it!)

Document 101
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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

Even small restaurant operations should maintain a centralized inventory of all third-party relationships with documentation of security assessments, contracts, and compliance certifications. This documentation is crucial for both regulatory compliance and insurance claims.

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