7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Your restaurant is open and customers are back. Restaurants are struggling to find people in a tight market. The National Restaurant Association reports that while eating and drinking places are gaining more than a million jobs post-pandemic, the industry is still one million jobs short of reaching its pre-pandemic level of 12.3

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Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

If you’re like the majority of restaurants and bars in your market, you’ve been struggling to find staff. Like 90 percent of the bar, restaurant, and nightclub problems, you are your own worst enemy. I have a rule that all my coaching clients must follow: 100% Thank U’s. Are they breathing?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

A retired NFL coach would rally his team before a game with the words: “Where would you rather be than right here, right now?” The end result of great food, satisfied guests, and a profitable restaurant rests on the shoulders of the group working in unison. This is where you are right now. It took a lot for you to get to this point.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2020

2019 was the year of convenience in the restaurant business. Online ordering, curbside to-go, self-ordering kiosks, and third-party delivery services dominated the restaurant landscape; these trends were so predominant that you'd now be hard-pressed to find a restaurant that doesn't offer at least one of these services.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Hunter also has plans for a robust dining program in partnership with San Diego’s top restaurants and caterers. Zagat debuted Zagat Stories.

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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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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

There are plenty of examples of real teams in sports, business, music, the military, law enforcement, medicine, and those kitchens where success is a given. The restaurant industry has plenty of scars and too many examples of groupism behavior, but my sense is that this is still the exception and not the rule.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 1, 2020

It is true of mayors, governors, Congressional members, presidents, law enforcement, and judges, just as it is of those in the clergy, and the classroom. WHAT WE SAY: – Effective leaders coach their words and base them on what they have learned – backed up with facts and input from those “experts” that they have effectively listened to.

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Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Restaurant Check. Weve spent decades analyzing restaurant data. Alert you to emerging issues & trends Track your performance against competitors Identify specific operational improvements Show the impact on sales and traffic Real Results from Real Restaurants ASR is a real driver to success for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

And how are other restaurants and industry insiders responding to this growing health concern? ” The cashless multi-vendor open-air gastronomic market has two locations in Prague, and a total of 34 independently operated restaurants, bars and retailers. Eat healthier.” We ensure food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2024

The loss of volume for the franchise, the forfeiture of jobs for the community, and the closed restaurant locations could have been avoided with a thoughtful succession plan. Despite this, restaurant owners and franchise brands routinely shy away from discussions around exit strategies or succession planning.

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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? From posting the help wanted ad to their last paycheck, you never have to leave 7shifts to manage that team member’s journey working at your restaurant.

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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!

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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.

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Embrace the Suck

JUNE 8, 2019

Welcome to the world of restaurants and bars. First off, if you are a restaurant owner, operator, or chef, you most likely want one thing: more time. When you started your restaurant, you had this dream of being the boss. Then your restaurant took control. Day in and day out you are dedicated to the grind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Nearly half (48 percent) of respondents also said they are likely to buy gift cards from a local independent restaurant.

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ChowNow

MARCH 10, 2021

When you’re researching online ordering providers like ChowNow for your restaurant, you’re bound to have questions. Frequently Asked Questions About ChowNow for Restaurants: The Basics. ChowNow builds restaurants their very own online ordering systems. We also help restaurants grow their customer base in two important ways.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

But nail your restaurant survey questions, and you’ll gain access to information that drives your spot forward. Here are some tips and sample questions to help you gather meaningful insights that will move the needle for your restaurant. That’s the golden rule of restaurant survey questions.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2023

We invited 4 restaurant operators to discuss how they put their team first. It's bad morale if you bring someone in who isn't very good, doesn't know what they're doing,” says Kelly Phillips, Founder of Destination Unknown Restaurants. Fork is one of five restaurants under HSHG.

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Next Restaurants

JUNE 30, 2021

When opening a bar or restaurant, one of the first questions folks ask is “Where do get money for the business?” First of all, you need to determine the format and concept of your new restaurant, draw up a business plan, and budget startup costs and continuing costs. Choosing a Location for Your New Restaurant.

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Ken Burgin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Your country cafe or restaurant offers good conditions: proper pay, decent hours, a friendly boss and a modern kitchen. See: How to Write Restaurant Job Advertisements That Get a Much Better Response. This can be a great opportunity, but immigration laws are complex and changing all the time. So why can’t you find good staff?

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360Training

JULY 23, 2020

We touched on the importance of development from a restaurant employee’s perspective. As a group, new restaurant managers just aren’t adequately prepared. And if you’re not training your replacement managers properly, you can end up in a whole-restaurant churn. Labor law and other legal concerns.

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The Restaurant Coach University

MARCH 2, 2017

When you opened your restaurant you had big dreams and a plan. Many restaurant owners get stuck during those challenges. Welcome to the slow death of your restaurant brand. Now, if you’re ready to take responsibility for the current state of your restaurant then let’s continue. It happens. GET BACK TO BASICS.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2023

I don’t know if it’s totally unique to the kitchen trades, but aside from the bonds of sporting teams or the unbreakable ties that those in the military, law enforcement, and fire departments share, being part of a kitchen family is quite unique. Is it the love of food that creates this incredible link?

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Apicbase

MAY 30, 2024

Efficiency is everything in a restaurant company. It’s an all-in-one tool that supercharges every aspect of your restaurant’s performance, from order accuracy to customer loyalty, and even helps you increase profit margins. And how can you use your POS system to ignite your restaurant’s performance?

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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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Single Platform

AUGUST 3, 2018

One of the hottest debates in the restaurant industry is whether or not restaurants should go “cashless.”. Cashless restaurants do not accept cash payments and instead require customers to use credit cards, debit cards, cash cards, or contactless payment systems. So, should your restaurant go cash-free?

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Single Platform

AUGUST 3, 2018

One of the hottest debates in the restaurant industry is whether or not restaurants should go “cashless.”. Cashless restaurants do not accept cash payments and instead require customers to use credit cards, debit cards, cash cards, or contactless payment systems. So, should your restaurant go cash-free?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs. Supporting Independents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. AAG Named Franchisee of the Year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

YEA uncovers longer term trends, including a correlation between increased interest in restaurants, bars and nightlife, and gyms to a spike in COVID-19 cases across hotspot states. Permanent Closures Continue to Increase Across Restaurants, Retail and Other Industries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

In the restaurant industry, Older adults have been the fastest-growing cohort of employees , according to the National Restaurant Association. The number of adults age 55 or older working in the industry jumped 70 percent between 2007 and 2018 and there are nearly two teenage restaurant workers for every employee age 55 or older.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature links for PPP Forgiveness, new Yelp features and more products and services for restaurant recovery. Manual Wait Controls : Lets restaurants manually adjust wait time estimates during unexpected circumstances so diners have more accurate wait time expectations.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The internet holds countless stories of inappropriate behavior that female restaurant workers have endured. Women-owned restaurants often have their accomplishments overlooked. Women fill more than half of restaurant positions in the U.S. Make the Restaurant Workplace Better For Women. She promptly quit. Set core values.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features interesting and insightful trends from Upserve, order for pickup guest experience study results, the Fraud Aftershock Index and the importance of foot traffic. National Menu Trends. The team at Upserve just released their latest trends report.

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