7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws? Federal Law Compliance.

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Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

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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Restaurant Law Document Insurance Hiring 482

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2024

The Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) represents a significant shift in labor law, providing new protections for freelance workers across New York state. This law requires written contracts for freelance engagements worth $800 or more or lasting longer than 120 days. Anti-retaliation protections. T – Timely payments.

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Restaurant Law Hiring Audits Website Management 221

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.

Consumer Goods 449

Consumer Goods Customer Service Restaurant Law Audits 449

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Predictive Scheduling has become a hot topic in the restaurant industry. This guide is designed to help you stay in front of Predictive Scheduling changes and make sure your restaurant is fully compliant. Recommended Reading: The 11 Employee Scheduling Best Practices + Tips for Restaurants. Restaurants with 30+ U.S.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law 2017 Retail Franchise 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

Why were these changes made and what are the key impacts on restaurants? These concerns reflect FDA’s increasing commitment to ensuring that Americans with allergies are aware of the potential allergens in their foods and impose commensurate duties on restaurants and food producers in order to further that commitment.

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2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 471

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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Audits Restaurant Law 2012 Customer Service 449

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Operators should set the standard of safety within their hospitality businesses by taking steps to mitigate risks within the restaurant, educating staff members about potential slip and fall hazards, and providing guidance on steps to take should a slip and fall accident occur.

Food Safety 476

Food Safety Employee Relations Restaurant Law Education 476

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. This restaurant payroll guide will teach you: What payroll is. How to solve payroll tax issues.

2021 370

2021 Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Insurance 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Do you think there might be a market to actually sell it; first at your restaurant and then to local retailers/grocers but you have no idea where do you start? Do you just make “extra batches” and bottle it in your restaurant kitchen and slap a label on it?

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Retail Seminar Education Certification 251

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

It’s ideal to conduct regular audits to make sure there aren’t unnecessary losses. Aside from the usual laws, like not selling liquor to minors or visibly intoxicated customers, the candidate must be aware of other regulations in your state. As such, knowledge of the law and how to train staff to comply is crucial.

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Bar Management Management Hiring 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data.

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2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The pandemic devastated the restaurant industry. These protocols are extremely important as restaurants are increasingly vulnerable if they are not compliant. Restaurants and food service industries will continue to face the challenge of building and maintaining trust with consumers.

Kitchen Safety 468

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program Audits 468

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Managing payroll manually in restaurants is time-consuming and error-prone. Payroll automation solves these issues by streamlining tasks like tracking hours, distributing tips, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Simplifies compliance with labor laws and tax regulations. Integrates with POS systems for seamless operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Bluedot released the fourth installment of its State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits throughout the course of the pandemic. This latest report offers a year in review of shifting consumer restaurant habits precipitated by the pandemic. Curbside pickups at fast food restaurants dip.

2021 474

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 474

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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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

My mission is to you the independent restaurant that is trying to thrive and not just survives in today’s ultra-competitive restaurant industry. In restaurants, it’s usually the culinary team that eats up most of your labor budget. It the same concept that we use in restaurant work: full hands in, full hand out!

Food Truck 296

Food Truck Food Tip Distribution Audits 296

7 Shifts

MAY 18, 2023

Restaurants are similar to spider webs. This is just like a restaurant, made up of its own interconnected components. Take this story from Leo Smigel, the founder of Analyzing Alpha who's been involved with several restaurant ventures: "My buddy really got himself into a pickle. You know how it is with small businesses.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Insurance Audits Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

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?

Tip Distribution 221

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2023 221

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. Restaurant payroll is a system for calculating and managing the salaries of employees in a restaurant.

2023 195

2023 Tip Distribution Audits Restaurant Law 195

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Managing accounts payable (AP) for restaurants efficiently is vital to running a successful restaurant. Let’s explore key strategies for streamlining your restaurant’s AP process. AP refers to the money a restaurant owes to suppliers for goods and services received, like food ingredients, beverages, and equipment.

Cash Management 195

Cash Management Document Restaurant Law Online Ordering 195

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?

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2023 195

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As explored in Part 1 of this blog series, your payroll accounting systems overlap with many different parts of your restaurant business. For those new in the payroll field as well as industry veterans, the restaurant industry can come with unique challenges for running payroll. Restaurant payroll follows these accounting cycles.

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Restaurant Law Audits Point of Sale Insurance 146

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations Food Safety 131

Hot Schedules

JUNE 22, 2020

Predictive Scheduling laws are now in place for six cities and one state, primarily impacting the restaurant and retail industries. Industry Retail, Hospitality, Food Service Restaurants, Retail, Hotels, Building services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Warehouse services. Edits to Posted Schedule & Schedule Audit Report.

Employee Relations 97

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Audits Customer Service 97

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 3, 2024

In the competitive landscape of the restaurant industry, staff retention has become a critical challenge. However, technological advancements in restaurant labor management and scheduling are proving to be game-changers in addressing this issue.

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Technology Management Management Restaurant Law 91

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? It's been an interesting year to be in the restaurant space. Here are their responses. Click here for part one.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 493

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Turnover in restaurants is as high as ever. Labor shortages, health crises, and general economic trends have made it a struggle — and restaurants need help. But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. It's not enough to just pay more than the restaurant next door. Restaurant Retention Data Study.

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Front of House Back of House Cash Management Customer Experience 195

Restaurant365

JANUARY 22, 2020

Restaurant technology innovations are quickly changing the way the restaurant industry does business, as restaurant owners leverage technology to streamline operations , reduce costs, and attract customers. For a food and beverage restaurant business, it’s not enough to play defense against online criminals.

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Audits Point of Sale Front of House POS 88

Restaurant365

JUNE 26, 2020

While many American businesses have been impacted by COVID-19, the restaurant industry is among those hit hardest. In response, many restaurants adapted to shutdowns across the country by offering drive-through or curbside pick-up, allowing them to remain partially open and serve customers who were sheltering in place.

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Blog Audits Employee Relations 2020 78

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste. Laminated Menus: Menus are often a significant source of paper waste in restaurants.

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Waste Food Compost Sustainability 78

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

Blog 78

Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

Hot Schedules

JUNE 3, 2020

We have written a lot of blog posts about the unique issues restaurants face when it comes to staffing and payroll. What we know for sure is that no industry struggles more with human resources-related issues than restaurants. Here are just a few of the hard truths that make restaurant people management such a risky business.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Restaurant Law Audits Customer Service 78

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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Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

New technology tools in the restaurant industry present new opportunities for businesses to streamline operations. It is more important than ever to maintain security standards such as your restaurant’s PCI compliance. It is more important than ever to maintain security standards such as your restaurant’s PCI compliance.

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