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Four Ways Modern Labor Management Helps You Respond to Rising Minimum Wages

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While careful labor management has always been an important part of controlling prime costs in the restaurant industry, operators should be looking toward better ways to manage labor costs with competition for labor increasing and a potential minimum wage increase on the horizon. Here’s why. Smart Scheduling Assistance.

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Managing Risks for Acts of Violence on Restaurant Property

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since 2000 , property owners and operators everywhere are taking a hard look at security options. Managing foreseeable risk = covering the basics. Managing foreseeable risk = covering the basics. With more than 300 active shooter events in the U.S. Roles and responsibilities must be clear.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

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While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2017 ??

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Three Things Your POS Can’t Do if You Lose Internet

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Handle Online Ordering and Delivery Management Payments from guests who have dined at your restaurant or who want to get food to go aren't the only concerns when your POS system isn't working. Your delivery management and online ordering will also be impacted. The result is lost revenue and unhappy guests.

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50 Years of Culinary Excellence: Celebrating ICE’s Anniversary

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” To learn more about the ICE's past, present and future, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Smilow. During the late 90's and early 2000's, there was a big influx of "career changers" from the white collar world to the culinary world.

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It’s Hectic Season for Restaurants

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In 2000, 30 percent of teens enrolled in school has jobs; today the number is under 20. Tips for Restaurant Owners and Managers The first advice, or course, is plan ahead. Don’t Fall on Your Sword Over Inflexible Rules : Managers and owners have their way of doing things. We make benefits easier to deploy and manage.

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Five Things Every Restaurant Can Do to Boost Profits While Reopening

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Food cost is one of the key variables restaurants can manage on their P&L/ During these times, it’s important to evaluate which suppliers are offering deals and cut down on ingredients that are more expensive or low margin. CoGS for the period is $2000. Optimize Inventory. CoGS for the period = $5,000 + $1,000 – $4,000.