Industry Information


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Foodservice Industry Job Sites You Should Try

Need a better way to advertise or find jobs in the foodservice industry? These three job-matching websites want to help.

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Serving Guests with Food Allergies

15 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Learn how to safely serve them and make your eatery a trusted allergy-friendly destination.

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Upscale Restaurants & Dining Room Dress Codes

Joshua Miller, the general manager of fine-dining restaurant Spiaggia in Chicago, discusses the realities of implementing a dress code.

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Alcohol To-go During COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many states are loosening restrictions and allowing restaurants to deliver alcohol or sell it to-go.

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Open Container Laws in the United States

Read up on KaTom's explanation of open container laws and what they mean for restaurants and other foodservice establishments.

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James Beard Awards Redraws Regions for 2020

The James Beard Foundation has debuted new regional categories for the 2020 James Beard Awards. Learn more about the Awards' new regions.

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KaTom's College Sanitation Solutions

Seeking sanitation solutions for classrooms, dorms, and university buildings? Partner with KaTom to protect students and faculty on campus.

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Food Delivery Safety & Your Restaurant

Delivering food can open up new revenue streams, but also creates potential safety hazards. Join KaTom as we explore food delivery safety.

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Braille Menus: Unblind Dining for Vision-impaired Consumers

Braille menus are often lacking at many restaurants. Check out KaTom's tips and resources to improve menu accessibility at your venue.

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The Future of Ghost Kitchens

What are ghost kitchens? In KaTom's article, you can learn more about these delivery concepts and how they fit into the restaurant landscape.

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COVID-19 Resources for the Restaurant Industry

Need guidance for responding to COVID-19? Find the right resource with KaTom's guide to government and organizational websites for any state.

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2021 Brings Supply Chain Challenges for Equipment & Smallwares

Join KaTom as we explain the multiple problems slowing down the global supply chain and delaying foodservice equipment and supplies.

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The Best Culinary Schools for You

Discover the best culinary schools from the experts at KaTom. Learn what a culinary school is, how much it costs, and how to get into a program.

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What is the Restaurant Revitalization Fund?

What does the American Rescue Plan mean for your foodservice establishment? Join KaTom as we explore the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

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Understanding Third-Party Food Delivery Regulations

Is food delivery safe? We'll explore the regulations, or lack thereof, that ensure third-party delivery services keep your food safe.

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ADA Website Accessibility & Your Restaurant

The FDA's Section 508 Coordinator, Rita Harrison, speaks on restaurants and ADA web accessibility. Learn how to improve your website here.

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The Problem with Third-party Delivery Companies

KaTom discusses the history of third-party delivery companies facing lawsuits and complaints prompted by controversial menu listings.

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6 Menu Design Tips to Increase Profits

Want to create a menu that increases profits? Take these tips into consideration for your restaurant's next menu design.

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Relief for Restaurants During the COVID-19 Crisis

Learn more about what the CARES Act contained for the restaurant industry and the support offered by the National Restaurant Association.

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DOE Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Regulations

Learn more about DOE pre-rinse spray valve regulations at KaTom. We'll help you make sense of the current DOE requirements for spray valves.

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8 Organizations That Helped Independent Restaurants in 2020

During a challenging year, these industry organizations were dedicated to helping independent restaurants and foodservice employees.

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How to Transport Vaccines

KaTom can teach you about CDC and VFC vaccine transportation requirements, situations where transport is needed, and what containers to use.

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10 Foodservice Trends We Expect in 2021 | KaTom

Predictions from late 2019 make it clear no one saw 2020 coming, but here are our educated guesses at foodservice trends we'll see in 2021.

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The Best States to Open a Restaurant

Which are the best states to open a restaurant? Check out the data and find a market need for your business with KaTom's infographic!