Restaurant documents are legally used to protect the rights of both the restaurant and its customers. These documents can include contracts, leases, employee handbooks, and policies and procedures. Contracts are used to outline the terms of a business agreement between the restaurant and its customers, such as a catering agreement. Leases are used to establish the rights and responsibilities of the restaurant and its landlord. Employee handbooks are used to outline the expectations of employees and the policies and procedures of the restaurant. Policies and procedures are used to ensure that the restaurant is compliant with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.