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JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It’s no secret that with a workforce mass exodus and rising minimum wages, the restaurant industry is long overdue for an overhaul of its business structure and compensation model. Our coalition of restaurant owners across the country come together to share best practices about wages and benefits. Rethinking Wages: Where to Start?

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. Restaurant owners can breathe a sigh of relief that the complex and potentially expensive “fair workweek bill” didn’t pass. What is the minimum wage in Colorado?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Nearly 6 weeks after the American Rescue Plan was signed into law, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a reality. billion in grants for restaurants to use to cover everything from payroll to rent. This includes: Restaurants. You can use the funds to cover expenses incurred from February 15, 2020 until March 11, 2023.Expenses

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. “Dram shop liability” refers to the body of law governing the liability of taverns, liquor stores and other establishments engaged in the commercial sale of alcohol.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 13, 2024

To learn more about how this case might mean for other chains navigating intellectual property concerns as they plan to expand, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine received insights from Nate Quirk , a North Carolina-based intellectual property partner at Burr & Forman, who works closely with food and beverage brands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

In 2023, off-premise sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits topped $565 million, according to NielsenIQ, which was a 35-percent increase in dollar sales from the prior year. billion market in 2023 projected to grow to $3.09 billion market in 2023 projected to grow to $3.09 billion globally. billion globally.

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Crunchtime

APRIL 9, 2024

In our 2023 Restaurant Operations Report , respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed—either understaffed or overstaffed—for 38% of shifts in any given week.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. Coffee in 2023. In 2024, we expect these trends to shape the restaurant sector.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 24, 2023

Learn how Fair Workweek laws affect multi-unit restaurant operations and how to set your stores up for success amid ever-changing restrictions.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. The result of all that effort can be a successful restaurant that runs well even when you’re not there. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2023

The restaurant industry has a wage problem. Restaurants can operate while paying staff a sub-minimum wage of just $2.13 Restaurants can operate while paying staff a sub-minimum wage of just $2.13 This is the base of wage inequality in the restaurant business.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? Why acing the employee lifecycle matters The employee lifecycle holds one of the keys to restaurant success for owners and operators.

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SpotOn

APRIL 22, 2024

The law makes Illinois the highest minimum wage per hour in the Midwest region, an accolade that is hailed as a major victory by those who advocated for the rise. For example, if an employee is hired on July 1, 2023, the calendar year will end on July 1, 2024. As of July 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Chicago is $15.80

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

According to a new survey by the National Restaurant Association, restaurant operators don’t think the future looks very bright. Nearly all of the operators surveyed think rising food and labor costs pose significant challenges heading into 2023, and half expect to be less profitable in 2023.

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Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The survey found that that 35% of respondents were expecting to be operating at a loss or face closure by the end of the year, with 96% of businesses also experiencing higher energy costs and 93% facing food price inflation. PRF to return to Colombia on 6 and 7 July 2023. Minus will officially launch its cold brew in 2023.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ellen Mary Cronin/Nat Belkov Where to eat well, right now A great new restaurant can be a fun experience. A best new restaurant announces itself as part of the national dining conversation. Each restaurant on this list does more than offer an exceptional meal, it also reflects something larger about the way we eat.

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Crunchtime

APRIL 9, 2024

In our 2023 Restaurant Operations Report , respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed—either understaffed or overstaffed—for 38% of shifts in any given week.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Advancements in design and modernization are among the key elements prompting restaurant fryer sales globally. Over the next ten years, there will likely be a sharp increase in demand for automated restaurant fryers due to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies in food service equipment. Million in 2023 to US$ 854.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

“This rule will exponentially increase operating costs for small business restaurant owners who are trying desperately to maintain menu prices for their customers," Sean Kennedy, executive vice president of Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association, said in a statement."And

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

restaurant industry will continue to shake off the aftereffects of the pandemic in 2024, but that doesn’t mean the challenges that remain are easily dispelled. Stubbornly high interest rates also keep operators squeezed by the cost of money, both long-term debt and revolving credit lines. Here’s an overview.

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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. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. Read the first part, here.

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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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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Things that go bump in the night for restaurant owners look a lot different than for the average Joe and Jane. Catastrophes and Storms In 2023, the U.S. If social unrest becomes more common, the risk to your property can increase, or your bar may be unable to operate as intended.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Mayorga Coffee will sponsor 500 Salvadoran farmers to attend the event, which will be held in San Salvador on 16 and 17 March 2023. Annual New Orleans Coffee Festival to be held on 15 and 16 September 2023. EU agrees on law which prevents sales and imports of coffee and other commodities linked to deforestation. year-on-year.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In order to actually happen, though, the merger needs approval from federal officials, who will determine whether or not such a merger is a violation of the country’s antitrust laws. In March 2023, dozens of labor unions, advocacy groups, and elected officials like California Rep. antitrust concerns” over the merger.

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As restaurants hire new employees, they are finding it more difficult to come across experienced workers who can also train other team members. Here I will walk through actionable tips to help you train employees and understand the basics of liquor licensing as your restaurant bounces back: Renewing Your Liquor License.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2023

On April 17, 2023, a panel of judges in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal held that the City of Berkeley’s regulation prohibiting the installation of natural gas piping within newly constructed buildings was preempted by the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act (“EPCA”). The case is California Restaurant Association v.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. 2024 By the Numbers Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases with slight shifts compared to the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Some states, including California, North Dakota, and Oklahoma have laws making noncompete clauses void for most workers. On January 8, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a broad proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses in employment agreements. Business industry groups, including the U.S.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2024

New York restaurant owners must maintain compliance with laws and regulations on multiple levels: statewide regulations, federal guidance, and local ordinances. The result is a complex patchwork of laws that varies from place to place. The restaurant then retaliated against the staff member who reported the violation.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2024

New York restaurant owners must maintain compliance with laws and regulations on multiple levels: statewide regulations, federal guidance, and local ordinances. The result is a complex patchwork of laws that varies from place to place. The restaurant then retaliated against the staff member who reported the violation.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 10, 2024

While, on average, sales have grown by 13% across industries, Restaurants & Cafés have been growing below-average, and were surpassed by indirect competitors such as Food and Beverage at Home. But there’s also plenty of opportunity and paths to successfully operate in this ”new normal”.

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