QSR June 2023

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SmartChain / p. 47 SmartChain VENDOR RESOURCES / TRENDS / NEW PRODUCTS JUNE 2023

FOOD SAFETY TODAY / FOOD SAFETY IS EVOLVING TO ENSURE RESTAURANT CUSTOMERS ARE PROTECTED IN A SHIFTING WORLD. 48

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Food safety is evolving to ensure restaurant customers are protected in a shifting world. /BY KARA PHELPS

56 A Strong Brand Reputation Consumers now expect food safety practices to be visible. 60 Key Players Here are the biggest names in the world of food safety.

Food Safety Today

Modernizing Food Safety New advancements are responding to new challenges. 52 Keep It Simple How can brands ensure food safety during labor shortages?

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Advancing Tech P48 Labor and Training P52 Visible Practices P56 Key Players P60

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Checkers & Rally’s Expands with New Look and Franchise Incentives The brand plans to open upwards of 40 new restaurants this year

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