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Episode 67
16:16
October 11, 2022
How Natural Disasters Impact Restaurant Operations
Host:
Guest Speakers:
- Larry Sigler
This week on Order Up, Karly is joined by Larry Sigler, Director of Food Safety for Waffle House, to discuss the brand’s reputation as a resource for communities during natural disasters and how to approach storm preparation. In this episode, learn how Waffle House anticipates the impact of the storm, how they support their team members in those communities, and the benefits of trusting decisions to be made out in the field.
(1:26) – Introducing Larry Sigler
(2:55) – Waffle House Index
(5:43) – Facing disaster
7:58) – Preparation and tracking hurricanes
(9:56) – Equipment and partnerships with vendors
(10:30) – Communication strategies
(11:31) – Support of jump teams
Waffle House’s disaster readiness and response highlighted in the news: WHIO-TV, Action News Jax, and The Wall Street Journal. Visit The National Restaurant Association’s Always Ready: Natural Disasters guide to learn more.
Participate in the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 What's Hot Culinary Trends Survey.
For those looking for more resources and ways to help:
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Podcast episode production by Dante32.
(1:26) – Introducing Larry Sigler
(2:55) – Waffle House Index
(5:43) – Facing disaster
7:58) – Preparation and tracking hurricanes
(9:56) – Equipment and partnerships with vendors
(10:30) – Communication strategies
(11:31) – Support of jump teams
Waffle House’s disaster readiness and response highlighted in the news: WHIO-TV, Action News Jax, and The Wall Street Journal. Visit The National Restaurant Association’s Always Ready: Natural Disasters guide to learn more.
Participate in the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 What's Hot Culinary Trends Survey.
For those looking for more resources and ways to help:
- Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Storm Local Resources
- S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control Emergency & Recovery Information
- Donate to Volunteer Florida’s Florida Disaster Fund
- Donate to World Central Kitchen to provide meals to those on the frontlines
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Order Up in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
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