Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This is where compulsory liquor liability insurance becomes critical, as it protects businesses that serve, sell, supply, or distribute alcohol. However, relying solely on liquor liability insurance may leave businesses exposed to costly risks. A compelling example is Palmetto Brothers Dispensary in Laurens, South Carolina.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Pre-sale checklist for selling a restaurant Before you find a buyer, you should be ready to provide potential buyers with your business’s financial and legal documents. These documents provide insight into how well your restaurant has performed financially.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Another growing risk: nuclear verdicts over dram shop law violations, driving up the costs of liquor liability insurance. It’s a continuing problem into 2024 for establishments that serve, making it critical to have adequate liquor liability insurance. Here’s an overview. But it’s hard to get and very costly.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Industry Analysis : Document the size and trends in the restaurant industry to show readers you are an industry expert. Competitive Analysis : document local competitors and show how you will be able to carve out a niche in your market. This means the bank is partially "insured" in case somebody is unable to repay them.

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Document Cash Management Small Business Take-out 393

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

In that case, there may not be any insurance outside the driver’s personal auto insurance. If you’re contracting with a third-party delivery service, let your insurance agent know. Your agent can review the contract to determine what types of insurance you may need to protect your restaurant.

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Delivery Insurance Customer Service Online Ordering 231

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Employee income is better documented, allowing them to qualify more easily for loans. RASI has documented a 26% increase in employee retention for businesses that run weekly payroll, stemming from increased employee satisfaction. Health insurance plan opt-in forms. Forms for any retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k).

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Plus, organized record keeping makes compliance easier, ensuring you can quickly reference documents for law and tax purposes. 7shifts is also FDIC-insured , so you can feel confident knowing your deposits are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. What are the requirements to use Tip Payouts?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cleaning subcontractors (or store employees if not subcontracted) should perform hourly visual inspections to identify any potential hazards and document these efforts. Create an Incident Report When an accident occurs, ask the customer to complete a written incident report and provide it to your insurance company immediately.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Your restaurant is different so ensure you find your ideal food cost (discussed later) Labor cost : Roughly 30% of revenue including management salaries of 10% Insurance varies by provider and type. Fixed costs include rent, mortgage, salaries, loan payments, license fees, and insurance premiums.

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Society Insurance

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Even in incidents where an injury can’t be identified immediately, all incidents should be documented with a detailed report and supported by video footage and photos, as an injury could be reported or a claim may develop later on down the road. Finally, report the incident to your agent and insurance carrier as soon as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It’s a lawsuit under Part B of workers’ compensation insurance – a claim of “willful neglect” that has been rare until this year. And document every action you take to support a safe workplace. What do safe work practices look like? Start by posting the right notices. Think wellness.

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Insurance Employee Relations Food Safety Document 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

While that might seem like a simple course of action, the availability of testing is well documented. While insurance carriers are responsible for performing the assessment for fully insured employers, self-funded employers are responsible for their own assessments.

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2022 Insurance Document 2021 88

Sling

AUGUST 8, 2024

To that end, be sure to address topics such as: Mission statement Advertising Price structure Employee concerns Accounting practices Budget Marketing Equipment needs Keep in mind that your business plan is a living document.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Discuss all of the phases of the procedure: Investigation Resolutions Appeals Every situation is unique so this section shouldn’t be too detailed, but rather cover the steps of addressing, documenting, and completing the procedure. Society Insurance bears no responsibility for the accuracy or content of linked or cited material.

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Insurance Restaurant Law Brewery Definition 101

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Health insurance plan opt-in forms. Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes : Employees and employers split paying into Social Security and Medicare. Deductions for benefits like health insurance, 401(k), dental, vision, etc. Direct deposit information such as a bank routing number and account number. Withhold 6.2%

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2021 Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Insurance 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Interface issues can look like: Problems running off-cycle payrolls Hard-to-find reports and tax documents like W-2s Lots of manual data entry Too many features to learn Complications with onboarding employees Payroll isn’t a nice-to-have—it will always be a part of your responsibilities as a restaurant operator.

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Customer Service Information Pricing Insurance 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Society Insurance put together seven items restaurants should include in their sexual harassment policy. Every situation is unique so this section shouldn’t be too detailed, but rather cover the steps of addressing, documenting, and completing the procedure. Definition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.

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Insurance Restaurant Law Definition Article 180

Society Insurance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These tags can be easily lost in a busy kitchen, so it is important to keep all inspection documentation in a secure location for the fire marshal and insurance loss control inspections. Fire Safety Resources From Society Insurance. </strong> appeared first on Society Insurance. Be prepared.

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Insurance Kitchen Safety Equipment Customer Service 97

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Should a staff member break the rules with a fireable offense, you will have documentation that protects you from any wrongful dismissal. Once the document is legally sound, distribute a draft to your existing staff and get their opinions on it. It makes every little task trackable, transparent—and most importantly—accounted for.)

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Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Often the upsell from franchisors and service providers includes seemingly convenient, useful, and “free” extras like employee handbooks, wage and hour policies, and employment forms, but these one-size-fits-all documents are often tailored to federal law and don’t account for changes in California law.

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Restaurant Law Document Insurance Hiring 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2022

The premise is that employees (especially those with significant health issues) have difficulty navigating the world of health insurance and, therefore, are susceptible to making poor and inefficient choices. This compares to the average insurance provider score of 57. The piece not yet addressed is cost savings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2021

At the same time, RTW plays a major role in controlling claim costs and the direct impact on insurance premiums. Documents for internal case management. Even if the employer can't fill an entire shift, shortened work schedules minimize the insurance program's wage replacement costs and speed up recovery time.

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Insurance Document Online Ordering Food Order 155

ChowNow

AUGUST 30, 2023

You will need to provide two forms of documentation supporting any changes you make (ie. You will need to provide two forms of documentation supporting the details you input for your business. (ie. Please Note: This is documentation our team may request from you in the future, but is not something you need to complete enrollment.

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Mobile Ordering Document Certification Website Management 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2020

For many, the next logical step in this situation has been to file a claim with their insurance company. During an occurrence as rare as a pandemic, it is encouraged to file a claim with your insurance company, no matter the exclusions that may be outlined in your business’ policy. Track Your Financial Losses.

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Insurance Small Business Government Take-out 172

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Document specific operational inefficiencies. Aspect to Assess Questions to Consider Notes/Action Items Operational Efficiency Does your system make restaurant payroll tasks like direct deposit, tax calculations and withholdings, and overtime easy? Note any compliance issues or errors.

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Download Employee Relations Demo Customer Service 221

Society Insurance

MARCH 8, 2023

Document your successes and celebrate them, try to avoid comparing your beginning results to someone else’s results after years of practice, and understand that failure is a learning opportunity, is normal, and isn’t necessarily a bad thing. At Society Insurance, we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

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Insurance Certification Education Employee Relations 105

Hot Schedules

MARCH 31, 2020

Impact on Unemployment Insurance. Employees who experience reduced hours, furloughs, or layoffs should be encouraged to file for unemployment insurance as soon as possible. Employers should keep documentation to show that employees who received leave were actually in need of leave. See questions 32 and 33. Additional Resources.

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Website Management Employee Relations Small Business Insurance 120

Restaurant365

JANUARY 5, 2021

The Act also redefines payroll costs to specifically include group insurance payments made on group life, disability, vision and dental insurance. Enables PPP borrowers to include additional group insurance payments when calculating PPP payroll costs. PPP improvements relevant to restaurant businesses.

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Insurance Small Business Employee Relations 2021 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Will the loan be forgivable if the proceeds are used to pay franchise fees, property taxes, or insurance? The employer should organize their payroll and expense documents in order to ensure that they document every dollar spent with the proceeds of the loan. For what purposes can a restaurant use the PPP funds?

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Healthcare Restaurant Law Document Insurance 216

7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

On a state-level, New York has this resource center with guidance and documentation on how to keep the restaurant safe and inspection-ready. Texas: Entire State , Inspection Report Document. We've linked out to the informational pages for each of the counties below: Los Angeles. Orange County. San Francisco. State of Oregon.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Equipment 370

7 Shifts

JULY 13, 2023

Reliable digital payment platforms have built-in security features that protect against fraud and unauthorized access, as well as FDIC-insurance so funds are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. Recordkeeping Digital tip payouts eliminate excel docs, paper storage, and lost documents. Learn more 5.

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Cash Management Back of House Training Management 195

EATER

JULY 2, 2024

They met my struggle around pronoun choice with patience, and helped make the long list of little things — from compiling name change documentation to navigating insurance networks — seem less infinite. From there, I made incremental steps with my colleagues at my side. I knew that terroir was incredibly important.

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Document Presentation Back of House Take-out 136

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The ACA requires employers to offer full-time employees compliant health insurance coverage and document this offer for the IRS. Employers with 50 or more full-time employees, as well as self-insured employers, are required to offer these benefits. How long should you maintain restaurant payroll records?

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Restaurant Law Audits Point of Sale Insurance 146

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2024

One source of those funds could be a key person life insurance policy, separate from any proceeds going to the family, that is payable to the business. Make sure there is a document, especially as a sole owner, that gives similar authority for someone to make decisions if you are no longer able to do so.

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2030 Franchising Franchise Employee Relations 180

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2022

Thinking ahead, backup, clear policies and documentation are the key to good management and efficient operations. Adequate Insurance coverage – does it cover current risks and equipment? Any time the number ONE is beside a system, you could have a problem. Now is the time for avoidance – before the pressure is on.

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Kitchen Safety Equipment Cash Management Front of House 88

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Developing and documenting stringent compliance protocols for this statute may increase a restaurant’s likelihood of success on its FAA waiver applications.

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Delivery Restaurant Law Insurance Food Safety 194

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

As members of Sentry Insurance’s safety team, we’ve compiled several tips and resources with those risks in mind to help your restaurant experience a safer return. During the training, encourage employees to document physically demanding job duties such as heavy lifting to help identify and plan around potential injury risks.

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Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 219