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The History of Tipping in Restaurants: The Complicated Past, Present, and Future

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When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. In most other parts of the world, tips are not expected—and in some cases, it's considered rude to tip. History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture?

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World Food Safety Day Roundtable

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There are approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – the equivalent of sickening one in six Americans each year, according to federal government estimates. Other hidden dangers can come from improperly preparing and holding the food prior to distribution.

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How to Schedule Employees Effectively in 9 Steps

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A patchwork of federal, state, and local laws regarding labor, overtime, payment of tipped workers, and more are what govern restaurants. Bonus tip: Data rules supreme here, but make sure to cross-check it with reality! If you're using Excel, you can distribute it via email or provide cloud access.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

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Most restaurants still rely on a whiteboard or communication to assign tasks, which can lead to errors and a lack of accountability. (If First, you need to include their pay and how they will be paid, as well as your overtime and tips policies.

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Easter Eat-In, Potbelly Pantry and #ThePlateFund

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Proceeds will go to two organizations helping impacted restaurant and front line workers: World Central Kitchen and The Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation. "With ThePlateFund will also provide electronic codes for restaurant owners to distribute directly to workers who are in the greatest need.

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Uber Eats Up Postmates and PPP Loan Data

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The data release also includes overall statistics regarding dollars lent per state, loan amounts, top lenders, and distribution by industry. The loans have reached diverse communities proportionally, across all income levels and demographics. Communicating with wait staff or the restaurant via SMS two-way communication.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

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The committee will report to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees’ Governance Committee. “The annual James Beard Awards are our most powerful lever of change and we’re committed to making them a force for good for the community they serve,” says Clare Reichenbach, CEO, James Beard Foundation.

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