Restaurant Robbery Prevention Affects Franchise Chains in Houston Texas

Houston Restaurant Robbery Pattern Along Major Thoroughfares in April 2017

• Interview by Andrew Kragie with the Houston Chronicle newspaper

Podcast Time Stamps:

[00:40] — Introduction by Crime School show host Chris McGoey
[03:58] — Restaurant robbery prevention interview begins with Andrew Kragie
[04:40] — Restaurant robbery prevention – nature of the premises and location
[05:15] — Why do robbers target fast-food and casual restaurants?
[06:25] — Restaurant robbers have a profile and foreseeable method
[07:00] — Restaurant robbery often serial robbers who favor certain chains
[07:45] — Robbers will return to the same chain restaurant after a big score
[08:20] — Robbers like easy access, available cash, and good escape routes
[09:00] — Most robberies in Houston are on highways and major thoroughfares
[11:40] — Restaurant take-over robberies happen less often due to risk
[12:25] — Subway Restaurant is the most robbed fast-food chain says Houston PD
[15:20] — Video surveillance cameras should be highly-visible for deterrence
[17:40] — Good cash control practices are critical in using a drop safe for large bills

Subway Restaurants are Often Robbed due to Small Size and Available Cash

Restaurant Robbery Prevention Security Plan

• Conduct a robbery risk assessment of the nature of the restaurant and location
• Partner with local police in property assessment and crime data analysis
• Review robbery history at the location and nearby for trends and patterns
• Evaluate robbery trends by month, day of the week, and time of day
• Analyze every robbery incident for the method of operation, access, and escape
• Review money handling policies and reduce available cash to a minimum level
• Use a timed-delay drop safe and immediately deposit all large bills
• Keep a minimum amount of cash on hand at night and let the world know it
• Trained all cashiers in cash handling techniques and enforce high standards
• Use highly-visible video surveillance cameras and signage as a deterrence
• Provide good supervision of seating area, parking lot, and drive-thru lanes
• Train all personnel in restaurant robbery prevention safety and security

Related Restaurant Robbery Prevention Articles and Podcasts

• Fast Food Security – Violent Crime at Quick Service Restaurants
• Armed Robbery and Homicide at Wendy’s
• Armed Robbery and Homicide at Burger King

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