7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

From small business loans to microgrants to business credit cards, cash is available; it just takes a bit of application work and a little know-how. Healthcare costs: group healthcare benefits, insurance premiums, etc. Best for: Businesses who need cash to keep their doors open and their staff employed.

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Cash Management Government Small Business Healthcare 300

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Management Team : document your team and why they have the experience and expertise to make your restaurant a success. Include 5-year financial projections including an income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement showing that your restaurant will be able to repay any loans with interest out of operating profits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. The Upton Group, LLC launched a new website for restaurants and small businesses impacted by government orders to shut down or go to delivery only service.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Unemployment benefits—augmented by federal government support—are providing security that restaurants have not been able to over the past year. The past year has turned servers into expert delivery packers, challenge chefs' creativity, and flipped the role of a restaurant manager on its head. You have to stand out, clear and proud.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. This year’s Neighborhood to Nation Contest will double the number of winners to award 20 prizes of $5,000 in cash along with a robust marketing package.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

I'm excited to introduce Tip Payouts , an easy-to-use tip payment solution that empowers restaurant managers to send tips directly to employees' bank accounts in seconds. Our tip management journey started back in September 2021 with the release of our Tip Pooling feature, which covered the calculation portion of the process.

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7 Shifts

JULY 13, 2023

Restaurant transactions have been moving away from cash and towards electronic forms of payment for years—and that's extending to tips now too. Americans who leave their tips digitally tip nearly 15% more than when they tip with cash. However, more digital tips means less cash passing through the restaurant on a daily basis.

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Cash Management Back of House Training Management 195

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Joe Nicholson was a manager and tech consultant at one of the busiest restaurants in Sacramento, CA—Tower Cafe. Now, as a copywriter at SpotOn, he helps restaurant owners and managers learn how to run a more profitable operation. Think of your lease, insurance, and licenses. Prime costs. Contribution margins.

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Point of Sale License Insurance POS 90

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Another option is to look into government programs that might offer financial assistance for small businesses. Specialty bars focus on a particular type of drink or theme, such as wine bars or cigar bars, but can be much more expensive to manage. Hiring a Strong Team You'll need a manager, bartenders, waiters, and security.

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EATER

JULY 7, 2023

In fact, it’s been reported that some restaurants have used the fees as a way to pad their revenues, or offset fees charged by credit card processing companies, while others have legitimately used the money to pay for benefits like health insurance (some restaurants even list out a separate healthcare surcharge ).

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7 Shifts

MAY 18, 2023

Employees are typically subject to more oversight and are entitled to benefits like minimum wage, overtime pay, and workers' compensation insurance. On the other hand, independent contractors have more freedom and control over their work but are responsible for their own taxes and insurance.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Restaurant payroll is a system for calculating and managing the salaries of employees in a restaurant. Employers need to track hours, calculate wages, manage shift schedules , and maintain employee records. This schedule can be difficult to run manually for managers with more than a handful of employees.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 2, 2020

You can’t run a restaurant without employees, which means that processing payroll is an essential task for restaurant owners, operators, and managers. Federal laws govern everything from employment tax to how to report total tip income earned. This means that most paychecks may fluctuate slightly from pay period to pay period.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Additionally, the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the government during the pandemic have made it financially feasible for some workers to stay unemployed instead of searching for a job in the restaurant industry. This has created a disincentive for individuals to return to work.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 30, 2020

Expanding “off-premise” insurance coverage. Start with the following: Revisit your insurance policy. Your first step will be to call your insurance provider and inquire about on-premise versus off-premise coverage. Depending on your specific situation, expanding your insurance can add up very quickly.

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Clover - Restaurants

MARCH 26, 2024

It may or may not matter to the kitchen managers what time you use the space. Forking over that cash can be worth it if it saves you (or your team) precious time and effort. Your local or state government may also offer some relevant resources. General liability insurance is also a typical requirement of a commercial kitchen.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

What equipment your truck must have, what permissions you and your staff require, and if you need a commissary kitchen are all governed by health standards. It allows you to spend less cash each month. Insure your truck . Food trucks, like most other quick-service establishments, must manage staff, inventory, and sales.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 13, 2021

As you can imagine, payroll is a pretty important part of restaurant management and there is a lot of responsibility attached to proper compliance, including: The timely and accurate payment of employees Avoidance of fees, fines, and legal troubles Proper calculation of taxes Maintaining an accurate record of employee earnings.

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Open for Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There are some distinct advantages to creating an LLC: all members (including you) are sheltered from liability; depending on the structure, either you have all of the authority, or all members have the right to help manage the business, and there is no limit to how many shareholders you can have in an LLC.

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EATER

JULY 8, 2024

In California, Senate Bill 478 , a bill similar to what the FTC is proposing that makes it “illegal for businesses to advertise or list a price for a good or service that does not include all required fees or charges other than certain government taxes and shipping costs,” went into effect July 1. These fees do feel hidden.

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EATER

MAY 22, 2020

So far, the federal government has failed to mandate any meaningful protections for grocery workers — and, as Mother Jones points out , only a “handful” of states have taken action themselves, some mandating masks for workers, shoppers, or a combination of the two. Costco would not comment further about specific policies or rules.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Sampson, partner at Leech Tishman in the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Litigation Practice Groups. “We’re seeing similar restrictions across the country, as states and local governments try to address health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. .” ” The Resource Center can be found here.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

There have already been calls to improve worker pay, and provide benefits like health insurance , child care , and sick leave. Many restaurants are still doing their best to stay afloat in the pandemic — and even in good times, small businesses don’t always have cash reserves to pay for upgrades and remodels. I was like, ‘I need these.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

. “This pandemic has shed light on how technology can be used to quickly adapt core services within the food industry like delivery, fulfillment, and supply chains," said Lior Susan, Founder and Managing Partner at Eclipse. Delivery management has never been easier!

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