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Tag: COVID-19

6 Positive (& Permanent) Changes to Emerge From the COVID-19 Pandemic

6 Positive (& Permanent) Changes to Emerge From the COVID-19 Pandemic

Our world - and our industry - have changed dramatically because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 23, 2022 · ·
9 Ways COVID-19 Is Demanding Modernization of Quality Initiatives

9 Ways COVID-19 Is Demanding Modernization of Quality Initiatives

by Kari Hensien, President of RizePoint It’s hard to overstate exactly how much COVID-19 has changed every facet of the…
November 11, 2020 · ·
Five International COVID-ERA Fast Food and QSR Best Practices

Five International COVID-ERA Fast Food and QSR Best Practices

In the Food and Beverage sector in general, Fast Casual, Café’s, and QSRs have been adapting to COVID-19. Many of…
October 22, 2020 · ·
Webinar: The Digital Future of Food & Beverage – Register Now

Webinar: The Digital Future of Food & Beverage – Register Now

Amidst the pandemic, the brick-and-mortar Food & Beverage industry has been forced to adapt and modernize quickly — adopting new…
August 13, 2020 · ·
You’re Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link – How Employees Make or Break Risk Management for COVID-19

You’re Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link – How Employees Make or Break Risk Management for COVID-19

by Kari Hensien, President of RizePoint By now, we have all had at least one experience going to a store…
August 10, 2020 · ·
RizePoint’s Tools & Resources Guide Companies, Help Them Get Back to Business Safely in Post-COVID World

RizePoint’s Tools & Resources Guide Companies, Help Them Get Back to Business Safely in Post-COVID World

RizePoint’s Proven Solutions Guide Companies to Maximize Safety & Compliance, Train Employees, Implement Safety Protocols, Audit, Assess, Take Corrective Actions …
June 2, 2020 · ·
Bridging Culture Worldwide Releases South Korean Post COVID-19 Food and Beverage Industry Survey

Bridging Culture Worldwide Releases South Korean Post COVID-19 Food and Beverage Industry Survey

First of its kind study highlights Korea’s F&B current and future growth drivers Seoul, South Korea  (RestaurantNews.com)  Bridging Culture Worldwide…
May 26, 2020 · ·
The Disadvantages of Paper Records, Especially in a Crisis

The Disadvantages of Paper Records, Especially in a Crisis

(RestaurantNews.com)  It’s 2020 and we live in a high-tech culture, so why are so many food, retail, and hospitality businesses…
May 18, 2020 · ·
South Korea – A Roadmap to COVID-19 Economic Recovery, Everyday Distancing, Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars

South Korea – A Roadmap to COVID-19 Economic Recovery, Everyday Distancing, Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars

by Don Southerton Founder and CEO, Bridging Culture WorldwidePeople Culture StrategyOffices: Golden, Colorado, and South Korea South Korea appears to…
May 6, 2020 · ·
RizePoint Partners with Savvy Food Safety: Provides Auditing and Checklist Solutions to Navigate New COVID Protocols

RizePoint Partners with Savvy Food Safety: Provides Auditing and Checklist Solutions to Navigate New COVID Protocols

RizePoint Offers the Leading Mobile Auditing Platform on the Market, Helps Food, Hospitality, Retail Companies Dramatically Elevate Protocols Salt Lake…
April 21, 2020 · ·
RizePoint: Navigating Our “New Normal” With New Protocols, Tracking, Auditing, Checklists, Etc.

RizePoint: Navigating Our “New Normal” With New Protocols, Tracking, Auditing, Checklists, Etc.

COVID-19 has disrupted the way we do business.  For the food service, hospitality and retail industries, coronavirus has changed safety…
April 7, 2020 · ·
Free COVID-19 Solution for Food Service Professionals

Free COVID-19 Solution for Food Service Professionals

While cleanliness has always been paramount in the food service industry, the need to clean, sanitize and manage safety has…
March 25, 2020 · ·
Restaurants Offering Contactless/Free Delivery Amid COVID-19

Restaurants Offering Contactless/Free Delivery Amid COVID-19

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop – an award-winning fast-casual sandwich chain that is most famous for its 40-year nightly tradition of slow-roasting…
March 25, 2020 · ·
Coronavirus and Franchising Webinar: Day 1 Recap

Coronavirus and Franchising Webinar: Day 1 Recap

In part 1 of a 3-part webinar series, Nick Powills and Charles Internicola discussed where the franchising industry stands with…
March 18, 2020 · ·

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