Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. New York City Bans Foie Gras : On October 30, 2019, the New York City Council passed an animal welfare bill package with a 42-6 vote.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

From infamous chicken sandwich wars to on-trend plant-based burgers and acai bowls, it’s safe to say that 2019 was a trademark year for restaurants. With all of 2019’s success, restaurant operators are also facing challenges that can be addressed with the help of technology in the New Year. Compliance Is Key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Running a restaurant comes with a unique set of risks, especially when serving alcohol. For example, if your establishment serves alcohol to an intoxicated patron who subsequently drives and causes an accident, your business could be held liable for any resulting property damage, personal injury, or even fatalities, depending on local laws.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2023

The action was brought by the California Restaurant Association (“CRA”). The case is California Restaurant Association v. Berkeley passed the natural gas ordinance (the “Ordinance”) in July 2019, and it was set to go into effect on January 1, 2020. City of Berkeley, Case No. 4:19-cv-07668.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The restaurant landscape is constantly changing, with new technologies revolutionizing the industry from the inside out—from operations management, to labor optimization, to guest experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2023

Patrick’s Day weekend in 2019, 63 percent of car-related fatalities involved drunk drivers, and in 2018, 33 percent of pedestrians killed in car crashes over the holiday were intoxicated with a BAC over 0.08. There are a variety of laws and regulations that could impact a business in relation to service of alcoholic beverages.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. On July 1, 2020, Chicago, Illinois will join a growing list of United States cities observing fair workweek laws. In New York City, Chipotle faces a $1.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. An earlier version of the law was passed in 2012, but was struck down in 2019. Litigation. Oregon Mutual Insurance Co.,

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SpotOn

JULY 16, 2024

With so many laws and requirements, keeping up with any state's latest minimum wage rates can be challenging. Small businesses and restaurants should know the changes to Florida's minimum wage rate. 2019 $8.46  $12.69  $5.44 2019 $8.46  $12.69  $5.44 While it's currently $12.00

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. billion from the same period in 2019. billion from the same period in 2019. billion in revenue from April through September of 2020—compared with $2.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

The July 1 increase updates the present annual salary threshold of $35,568 based on the methodology used by the prior administration in the 2019 overtime rule update. The Association and Restaurant Law Center pushed back on a significant increase following so soon after an increase just four years ago.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The law went into effect on January 1, 2020. Litigation. The bill was approved by the City Council on January 23, 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Let’s start with an uncontroversial premise: California’s complex, ever-changing gauntlet of employment laws is difficult for any company to navigate. Yet you may still be wondering why, aside from the headache, does it matter for my restaurant? California employment law isn’t intuitive. Why Compliance Matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Sixty percent of restaurants saw their labor costs increase in 2019 and 50 percent of respondents expect their labor costs to rise in 2020 and beyond, according to a survey of more than 1,000 restaurant managers, owners, and executives across North America conducted by 7shifts. ” The full study can be accessed here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

While using credit cards is a convenience for consumers, this form of payment represents a major cost center for restaurants. As restaurants work to recover from the impact of the pandemic, interchange fees or “swipe” fees continue to curb their ability to grow and thrive. According to a PYMNTS survey of 3,250 U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest facts and figures of restaurant operations, the state of business dining, and the mid-year gift card report. The State of the Restaurant Industry. Quick service restaurants (QSRs), representing 81 percent of restaurant visits in the U.S., foodservice industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2020

Typically made of legumes, vegetable and assorted grains, these “meat substitutes” are now popular in grocery stores, as well as fast-food restaurants and even fine dining establishments. In October of 2019, U.S. House of Representatives members Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) House of Representatives members Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

During a pandemic, drone delivery may also enable restaurants to serve customers who feel uncomfortable picking up food from a restaurant or having a delivery drivers come to their homes. However, restaurants seeking to capitalize on this new technology must navigate the aviation and privacy laws governing commercial drone operations.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you walked down Valencia Street in San Francisco and polled ten restaurants on how they managed tips , there's a good chance they would each say something different. There are 101 ways to dole out restaurant tips - from percentages to points to whether kitchen staff gets a share. Ji Hye Kim - Chef/Owner @ Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, MI.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

After the rollercoaster of the last year and a half, the restaurant industry is moving forward with making upgrades they put off because of the disruption COVID-19 created. With uncertainties still on the horizon, why are restaurants choosing to invest in upgraded technology now? Technology Consolidation. Savings on Prime Costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Unfortunately, as AB 5 progresses, the restaurant industry may also find itself on a losing side. Several of my restaurant and food industry clients have asked me recently how AB 5 and the potential carve out will impact their businesses. One side has implemented a scorched earth tactic, but the victor will be neither of the players.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lille Allen Six chefs and restaurant owners from across the country explain why restaurants feel so expensive right now, and how they’re coping with high prices and customer complaints Dining out involves calculating the intangible: What is hospitality worth to you? Lately, the calculus is becoming more complicated.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. As of 2019, hospitality had a national average turnover rate of 75% , and that's only grown since the pandemic. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

I have always been a believer in the reality of Murphy’s Law: “If something is left to go wrong – it will.” Here are some examples of scenarios to plan for: [] PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO BE IN A RESTAURANT WITH CROWDS. Assuming that it can’t happen to you is at best naïve, and at worst – tragic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

A fraud scheme where cybercriminals leverage the Telegram messaging platform to steal from restaurants and food delivery services was just identified by research and analysis from Sift’s Digital Trust and Safety Architects. million users in 2019 to 45.6 million users in 2019 to 45.6 ”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2021

The landmark Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requires restaurants to ensure that their premises are accessible for people with disabilities. Now, it is up to restaurants to embrace this technology and help build a more inclusive future. Embracing Innovation. How AI Can Advance Inclusivity.

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EATER

JANUARY 23, 2023

Joules Garcia /Eater Pastry chefs may be leaving restaurants, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for the profession For the last several years, I’ve noticed a terrifying trend: Major magazines and food publications say that pastry chefs are going extinct. Has the restaurant industry returned to business as usual?

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EATER

AUGUST 29, 2022

We’re disappointed that the employees at our Lansing, MI restaurant chose to have a third party speak on their behalf because we continue to believe that working directly together is best for our employees.” million for violating Massachusetts child labor laws, with more than 13,000 violations from 2015 to 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

While businesses coast to coast reel from the financial and emotional impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, few have been affected more adversely than restaurants. Uncertainty in the restaurant industry could endure for months, maybe longer. COVID-19 Legislation and Tax Policy Changes. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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MBB Hospitality

APRIL 25, 2019

It’s one thing to start a restaurant business , but it’s an entirely different monster to sustain it and make it grow. This business growth guide is designed to help restaurant owners achieve the next level of development for their food venture. 8 Techniques to Grow Your Restaurant Business in 2019. Revisit your branding.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Both legacy restaurants and newer establishments can agree that the literal cost of doing business from payment processing can severely hamper revenue growth from the first sale. Restaurants must carefully choose their payment processing partners and payment methods to minimize these costs. business owners an added $1.2

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SpotOn

APRIL 30, 2024

With so many labor laws and an ocean of paperwork, it can get tricky to remember how much a minimum wage employee should earn in Michigan. per hour, there can still be some confusion about the labor laws that involve overtime pay, training wages, and tipped employees. What is Michigan's minimum wage? for that year. 2017 $8.90 $13.35

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2020

In recent years, the restaurant and bar industry has undergone major education from law enforcement officials on how to respond to active shooters, with a consensus forming around the basic idea of “Run, Hide & Fight.” million higher than the number conducted in March 2019. How Active Shooter Events Unfold.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2024

However, data breaches can happen to restaurant chains and small eateries alike. Restaurants can reduce the risk of cyber attacks by taking these proactive measures: Make sure your restaurant is Payment Card Industry (PCI) certified. How can owners prevent putting their data at risk? The best offense is truly a good defense.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

Between 2005 and 2015, the restaurant and hospitality industry had the highest percentage (14 percent) of sexual harassment filings received by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), [1] in which the complainant's industry was specified. [2] In December 2019, the Board changed its position. 16, 2019). [9]

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EATER

JUNE 5, 2020

Many restaurants have long given police officers preferential treatment. On July 4, 2019, Tempe, Arizona police officers were outraged. That law enforcement could be disrespected in public was shocking to many, most of all the officers involved. They have not demanded an end to fulfilling all law enforcement orders.

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