Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

For that reason, restaurant and business owners typically carry business income coverage, also referred to as business interruption coverage, which is insurance coverage intended to replace lost income in the event business is halted or interrupted for some reason, such as a natural disaster.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

All of them have asked us for help in saving their businesses and helping their employees. In addition, most restaurants should have business interruption insurance, and that insurance may provide some relief from economic pain. Business interruption insurance covers the loss of income that a business suffers after a disaster.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2024

A former employee filed a class-action lawsuit against Panera, following a data breach earlier this year. The suit claims that Panera is to blame for the breach, which exposed employees’ personal information, including Social Security numbers. Restaurants should also consider their own insurance coverage for cyber risks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

As the focus for restaurants continues to center on growing and staffing up, safety training can sometimes get lost in the mix or ratcheted down to cover only topics related to compliance with regulations. That won’t cut it in an industry that faces major risks associated with employee injuries and food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Understanding whether your staff are employees or independent contractors isn’t just about following the rules—it’s key to maintaining a fair, compliant and smoothly running establishment. Employees classified as exempt from overtime must meet specific criteria, such as executive or administrative duties.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2023

That's why it's essential for restaurants to consider cyber liability insurance. First, they typically store significant customer and employee data, including names, addresses, and credit card information. With cyber liability insurance, the costs of hiring attorneys and other legal expenses can be covered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 29, 2020

In what has been a closely watched case, a court in France recently ruled that France’s largest insurer must pay on a claim brought by a restaurant forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Many insurance companies, however, have already begun to signal their intent to deny pandemic-related claims.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

While our team is extremely excited about seeing each other in person, as a business owner, it‘s my responsibility to ensure we’re being safe, following appropriate CDC guidelines, and making the best decisions to protect our employees. Further, the Rockefeller Foundation found that 44 percent of 1,339 U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Lack of health insurance isn’t considered one of the major reasons the hospitality industry has, according to the U.S. ” To me, that says employees aren’t feeling valued by the owners and managers of their restaurants. Many of the employees tell me that they appreciate that mental health is covered as well.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2020

Consider PPP loan insurance to cover damages, legal fees and fines if the SBA determines that your business was ineligible for the loan. Have 500 or fewer employees, taking into account any and all affiliates. ” Get to Know PPP Loan Insurance. Payroll calculations made in connection with the loan application.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Restaurant owners should be allowed to promote their establishment on any day of the week, however on days of high risk like Drinksgiving, there needs to be specific safeguards in place for alcohol-related tragedies that could hold the restaurant responsible and liable. Promoting Drinksgiving on its own is quite rare for restaurants.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Time has never been better to open your food truck, and the most critical business step is investing in insurance. However, if you don’t have the correct insurance, your food truck might cost you thousands of dollars or perhaps your business in jeopardy in time of a mishap. . Food Truck Insurance Cost . Kind of Insurance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This may make sense in terms of distributor strategy, but BrewLogix is raising a cautionary flag for 2024 as it relates to the on-premise product mix. As it relates to technology, there’s no question more and more tap rooms, bars and restaurants are embracing technology. That may not be true.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

With the laundry list of everything bar and restaurant owners need to handle on a daily basis, proper insurance coverage should be top priority. Proper communication with the insurance agent about all the ins and outs of the restaurant can help set up the policy right from the get-go.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

A good one not only ensures that your employees are paid accurately and on time, but also plays a significant role in regulation compliance , operational efficiency, and team happiness. User-Friendliness and Training Are your employees comfortable using the system, or does it require extensive training?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2024

Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, wants to share resources restaurants should be leveraging and implementing, such as creating an Employee Assistance Program as well as educating workers (and yourself!) At this point, you need to determine if your employee is covered under FMLA.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In today's workplace, the significance of addressing employee mental health has become increasingly crucial. The well-being of employees directly impacts their productivity, engagement, and overall satisfaction. Offering Mental Health Benefits To support employee mental health, employers can offer a range of mental health benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, has put together the top four tips on how a restaurant can protect themselves, their patrons and their employees as well as create a safer environment on Dec. Obtain Liquor Liability Insurance. 31 and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

These virtual brands have allowed restaurants to hone in on hot niche trends (anything chicken related, typically) with consumers. If they are payroll employees, they should get additional auto coverage; the restaurant is protected in the event of a driver’s accident. Cracker Barrel trialed a chicken and biscuit concept.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

McDonald’s is among the growing number of employers to be hit with a lawsuit by a group of Chicago employees claiming the company failed to meet expert recommendations and government guidance for on-the-job protections against COVID-19. Take a hard look at your workers’ compensation strategy. Claims management counts.

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Society Insurance

APRIL 17, 2024

On average, 85% of employees will experience conflict in the workplace ( Essential Workplace Conflict Statistics in 2023 • ZipDo ). Some consequences of unresolved conflict are increased stress and tension, reduced productivity, low morale, and employee disengagement which can lead to turnover.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Ahead of this year’s football season, the team at Society Insurance has put together the top four tips on how a restaurant and/or bar can protect themselves, their patrons and their employees as well as create a safer environment for football season and beyond. Obtain Liquor Liability Insurance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, more of those same restaurants have started considering—and even implementing—new plans for welcoming employees and customers back for in-person dining. Unexpected downtime, when paired with a swift return to work, can present new risks to restaurant employees.

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7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

According to data from 350,000+ restaurants that use 7shifts, while overall shifts being scheduled are still sitting 24% below pre-COVID levels, shifts for delivery-related roles have increased 38%. When hiring restaurant employees, it’s also important to find staff that will take these measures seriously.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2020

” The Association proposed three separate categories of protection for industry restaurants and employees: directed/targeted financial relief; loans/insurance options for impacted small businesses; and tax measures. Loans/Insurance Options for Impacted Small Businesses. Federal Loan Program Equal to Lost Revenue.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

Make sure your employees understand when to wash their hands as well as appropriate times to use (and change) gloves. Be sure all your employees, from wait staff to managers to chefs, have been certified in food safety. Your workers will take short cuts. coli and salmonella. Clean, sanitize and disinfect. Train your staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Employee Protection : It is vital that all restaurants take measures to ensure that their staff does not pose a health risk to other employees and customers. Employees should be advised not to come to work if ill, particularly when exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. Certain tableside food preparation service may need to cease.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2021

Construction defects can devastatingly affect revenue and raise health and safety concerns for patrons and employees. Owners should also be mindful of strange smells, and employees’ health complaints, which may be caused by mold. Review your commercial property insurance policy. Cracked floor tile.

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 25, 2021

I t’s probably fair to say that most entrepreneurs didn’t give much thought to the complexities around payroll management and taxes before starting a business and hiring employees. Every state requires its employers to pay this tax, and no employee has money withheld from his or her check to pay SUTA. What is SUTA?

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The Rail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Restaurant owners must consider risks like increased insurance costs and potential wear and tear from extensive use if they opt to use a personal vehicle. If you purchase or lease dedicated delivery vehicles, consider additional expenses such as maintenance, insurance, and fuel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2021

Demand is surging and finding employees has become almost impossible. Simply caving into wage inflation usually turns into a permanent adjustment, so employers are looking for creative methods to attract employees. All employees have cellphones, tablets and TV’s. Circumstances change rapidly in the restaurant sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Some staggering statistics on the restaurant industry during this pandemic include: Restaurants, on average, laid off 91 percent of their hourly workforce and 70 percent of salaried employees due to COVID-19 related closures ( James Beard Foundation ). Covered Period. Reductions in Average Full-Time Equivalency.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 5, 2021

Additionally, businesses applying for a PPP loan can also apply for Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC), if the credits are not applicable to wages paid with forgiven PPP loan funds. The Act also redefines payroll costs to specifically include group insurance payments made on group life, disability, vision and dental insurance.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Employee turnover rate. Labor cost includes all labor-related categories: Employees, both hourly wages and salaries. Employee Turnover Rate. What is employee turnover rate?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

For over 60 years, there had been no meaningful updates regarding joint employer status, leaving many franchisors and similarly situated parties wondering – is my entity liable as a joint employer for my franchisee’s/affiliate’s acts relating to employees? Determination of employee’s rate and method of payment.

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