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10 Inspirational Hospitality Industry Stories During COVID-19

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The hospitality industry has been hit hard, and it can often be difficult to see silver linings in immense uncertainty and tragic circumstances. Nevertheless, some brands have demonstrated how to be good to their customers, associates, healthcare providers, and communities during this time. Yum Brands: Supporting Employees.

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What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates

Modern Restaurant Management

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”

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The Topic Is Tipping

Modern Restaurant Management

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. The data suggests guests are willing to tip more for great service when digital tools are available to ease the payment process.

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How AI Is Enabling Restaurant Labor Compliance

Modern Restaurant Management

But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike. Restaurants should not make managers and employees fear compliance. Instead, they should see it as an opportunity to start an important conversation about the employee experience.

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Delivery Dominance Starts with a Few Simple Questions

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether customers are ordering direct via your site or through a third-party marketplace, it’s crucial to focus on building customer relationships when your employees aren’t the ones handing orders to customers. Are We Engaging with Customers Often Enough? Do We Own Our Customer Data?

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Amid Influx of New Employees, Restaurants Must Build and Reinforce Brand Excellence

Modern Restaurant Management

Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. will create more job seekers in the restaurant/hospitality industry. This influx of new employees means that restaurant brands will need to build (and reinforce) cultures of excellence. Reduce employee turnover.

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Post-Pandemic Insurance Liability Considerations All Restaurant Owners Should Be Aware Of

Modern Restaurant Management

The impacts of COVID have been heavily felt by those in the restaurant and hospitality sector. While most industry sectors were affected in one way or another by the pandemic, manufacturing, retail, restaurants and hospitality sectors were most dramatically impacted.

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