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July/August 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

The roadwork at issue was two years of construction (from December 2013 to June 2015) which caused dust and debris to migrate into the restaurant and required that the restaurant spend extra time cleaning. The restaurant also replaced its roof and made other improvements to the property as a result of the construction. Legislation.

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How DoorDash and Postmates Make an Already Dangerous Job Worse

EATER

In 2013, Saru Jayaraman founded One Fair Wage to put an end to the tipped minimum wage, which, One Fair Wage has found , perpetuates racial and gender disparities in the hospitality industry. The day-to-day realities of a gig economy driver for DoorDash and Postmates: 12-hour days, bad tips, customer abuse, and parking tickets .

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How Hyperion Public Stays Profitable and Labor Compliant with 7shifts

7 Shifts

Hyperion GM, Teddy Goldstein, has worked at Hyperion since 2013, starting as a pantry cook in the kitchen. Teddy insures that all the big sports games are input on 7shifts as events. The dining room is a reflection of Paddy—light, bright, and welcoming for families. The lounge area represents Speaks—a dark gastro-pub for friends.

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Brittney Valles Is Stepping Up

EATER

She never missed an opportunity to ask him questions about restaurant operations, and when Chait opened Petty Cash Taqueria in 2013, Valles joined the team as a host and later a floor manager. We also provide health insurance — medical, vision, and dental. There, she met regular coffee drinker and seasoned restaurant owner Bill Chait.

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All You Need To Know About Food Truck Insurance

The Restaurant Times

Time has never been better to open your food truck, and the most critical business step is investing in insurance. The number of food trucks in the United States roughly doubled between 2013 and 2018, and for all good reasons. Insurance companies, on the other hand, see food trucks in a different light. Kind of Insurance.

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Things To Consider Before Opening a New Restaurant

The Restaurant Group

In addition, ongoing costs such as utilities, insurance, and marketing must be factored in. On the flip side, if there are too few restaurants in the area, it may be challenging to find qualified staff. Competition can also impact advertising and marketing efforts (Anderson, E. T., & Simester, D.

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4 Pro-Tax Saving Tips For Food Trucks

The Restaurant Times

Advertising expenses, employee benefit plans, insurance, legal and professional services, dues payable to industry groups are all popular food truck tax deductions. Insurance Saves Money . The number of food trucks in the United States roughly doubled between 2013 and 2018, and for all good reasons.