Business View Civil and Municipal | January 2021

11 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL JANUARY 2021 HMSHOST PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIAT TO UNDERSCORE SAFETY AS U.S. READIES FOR TRAVEL REBOUND T he National Restaurant Association and its ServSafe division recently announced that HMSHost has signed on as a participant of the ServSafe Dining Commitment program aimed at bolstering the restaurant and foodservice industry’s recovery. When consumers see the ServSafe Dining Commitment logo, they can rest assured that the restaurant has declared its dedication to training staff in safe food handling and establishing new guidelines for safe dining. Since the pandemic began, HMSHost has been abiding by the National Restaurant Association OPENING L INES COVID-19 Safe Operating Guidance, FDA Best Practices for Restaurants, the HMSHost Growth Plan and comprehensive COVID-19 Manager’s Guide to Associate Safety & Wellness, and the laws and guidelines of federal, state and local municipalities. Together with the Association, HMSHost is informing consumers about its ongoing, resolute commitment to safety for welcoming guests as travel rebounds. “We created the Dining Commitment for operators to reassure customers that they are taking defined steps to keep diners and the restaurant’s employees safe,” said Sherman