Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

In a survey of restaurant workers, 76% said that they’d leave a restaurant because of low wages and 78% said the most important thing a restaurant can do to encourage them to stay is paying a “full, stable, livable” wage. What is the minimum wage for restaurant workers? Rising wages reflect this pressure.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience. Read the first part, here.

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Sling

JULY 1, 2023

If opening a restaurant is in your future, you are undoubtedly excited — and perhaps feeling a bit overwhelmed. We’ll discuss how to navigate the early planning stages, review some essentials to take care of before launch day arrives, and leave you with some tips to keep your restaurant running smoothly once it opens.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

With a diverse culinary scene and a booming population, Texas can be a great place to own a restaurant. However, if you do operate a restaurant in the Lone Star State, you need to be aware of Texas labor laws. These discrimination laws apply to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, and terminations.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 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. With more than 10,000 restaurants operating within its borders that total $10 billion in sales, the state of Oregon (and its restaurant industry) is thriving.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2024

While some organizations have made strides to provide child care for restaurant staff, easy child care solutions are far from the norm for restaurant workers When Lisa Baptiste worked as a restaurant host, it was a constant puzzle finding someone to watch her 6-year-old Kennard. Because if not, then I would have to leave work.”

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Tableside ordering systems are set to revolutionize how diners interact with your restaurant. Yes, they’ve become the norm, but they should also enhance your business and improve the customer experience. Today, we’re looking into the common challenges restaurant owners face during the early stages of implementing a tableside POS system.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

Bookkeeping is one of the most essential aspects of any restaurant business. After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2023

Confusion Around Wage and Hour Law Can Be Costly for The Restaurant Owner. Truth be told, many restaurant owners fail to correctly uphold this preliminary law “assuming” that they (and their tipped employees) know the requirements, however, their assumptions are frequently erroneous. Federal vs. State Laws.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news of the expected pent-up demand from guests, the Great Restaurant Restart and delivery trends. 2021 will bring a restaurant renaissance unlike any we’ve seen before, with more consumers dining out and planning events than in years past. Event Planning Is Back.

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EATER

JULY 8, 2024

Getty Images Do restaurants fall under the FTC’s proposed rule to ban hidden mandatory fees? California recently said no, but restaurants across the country are bracing for more confusion. Restaurant service fees are now commonplace. Frequently used to replace tips, these fees are typically in the range of 20 percent.

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The author and family in Da Kao Restaurant. In factory towns like Sioux City, Iowa, home to a massive Tyson Foods plant, restaurants form a delicious support network for immigrant meatpackers and their families For 23 years, my grandma’s routine was the same. Like all meat processing, it was hard work. Before the 1960s, when U.S.

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EATER

JUNE 12, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater America’s diners account for some of the oldest restaurants in the nation. America’s diners account for some of the oldest and most iconic restaurants in the nation. Diners in 2023 are both old-fashioned and upscale, omnivore and vegan-friendly, 24-hour and breakfast-only. Here are some of the most iconic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

Eligible independent local restaurant and nightlife businesses can set up Business Highlights for free as part of Yelp’s $25 million relief effort. Upcoming Products : Businesses will be able to indicate if they’re offering curbside pickup – from bookstores, to grocery, to restaurants. Engage Acquires Boston Market.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 1, 2024

California restaurants were on the edge of their seats in June as the decision around the state's "junk fee ban" loomed over them. Senate Bill 478 , also known as the "Honest Pricing Law" or "Hidden Fees Statute", went into effect July 1, 2024 — but not without controversy. Restaurant associations were not happy.

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