Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite external pressures on talent, ample opportunity exists for restaurant operators to prepare for a year of constant change. With 2021 nearly wrapped up, restaurant operators across the country are looking to the New Year with cautious optimism. Hiring and personnel practices are likely to evolve in two ways.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Between obsessing over food and finances, one key consideration shouldn’t fall through the cracks—restaurant insurance. Having trouble deciding what kind of insurance your restaurant needs? What is Restaurant Insurance? Why Do You Need Restaurant Insurance? What Does Restaurant Insurance cover?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

. – Noah Glass, Founder & CEO of Olo The pandemic was a transformative period for the restaurant industry, leading to significant changes in how both restaurants and consumers operate. Technology continues to transform restaurant operations. The workforce also experienced a major reset.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Although delivery drivers are being asked to take additional precautions to protect themselves and others, restaurant operators may not be aware that they may be liable for bodily injury or property damage arising from motor vehicle accidents while delivery drivers are operating personal vehicles for business use.

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APRIL 23, 2021

The operator of Chengdu Taste and Mian, with 13 locations, told the New York Times that they may have to close multiple restaurants due to the lack of staff. As we start to welcome back workers, doing things as they were before isn't going to work—especially in hiring. That all begins at the hiring level.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The food is then delivered by drivers hired by the service. 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. Ask how the service screens its potential drivers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2023

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting restaurants, seeking to steal sensitive customer data and disrupt business operations. That's why it's essential for restaurants to consider cyber liability insurance. With cyber liability insurance, the costs of hiring attorneys and other legal expenses can be covered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

And they are hiring staff they should not, assuming any warm body is better than no bodies. During this hiring frenzy, restaurants need to consider: Temporary sign-on or retention bonuses, and temporary pay raises, to better compete. These should be offered to new hires, but also to your existing workers. Bring them back.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

The carryout-only brand of It’s Just Wings, operating out of Chili’s kitchens. Everybody in the world is hiring at the same time.” Hiring bonuses are also being offered. In this changing environment, the right and adequate amount of insurance protection has never been more important.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

However, operators are having to resort to short and long-term fixes to address the fact that they cannot find team members.” Some operators are willing to have you work today, get paid tomorrow in order to get people in place to handle their minimum requirements. Two-thirds of new hires signing up for DailyPay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

With every online order, millions of customers are entrusting restaurant owner/operators with their most essential information. However, thanks to the explosion of online ordering, owner/operators are left managing massive data sets — without any experience in doing so. Without it, just one breach could spell the end.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Amidst this good news, you should be aware of three hidden pitfalls that could affect your ability to operate safely and with a full complement of staff. There are several reasons why new employees may be incurring more injuries: Poor hiring choices. The hiring process may be rushed, and the wrong person could be chosen for the job.

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EATER

MAY 19, 2021

Restaurant worker advocates like Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage, an organization fighting to abolish the tipped minimum wage, are hoping the difficulties of the past year will encourage restaurants to make long-term changes to how they operate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

Data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that nearly three in four operators were focused on sustaining growth. The focus should be on hiring candidates who are serious about proper workplace practices and procedures and want to contribute to achieving restaurant safety goals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

We are operating in an industry wherein our employees are bouncing company to company with no dedication to the employers as they go. New employees who get hurt have no incentive to not pursue litigation as they do not care about staying in the job when every other restaurant in the county is hiring.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2022

The key to success in this process is viewing the trends and national data through the prism of a restaurant operator. Benchmarking is very tricky for restaurant operators and we recommend caution with its use. Likewise, forecasting costs and building budgets will mean understanding medical costs as well as the hiring market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2023

Restaurant insurance is complicated. Just as owners have to play many roles in management, marketing, and menus, their insurance has to protect their finances, patrons, and employees. And who has the time to read a 100-page insurance policy? These are often excluded from standard policies and be potentially costly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Society Insurance has been working alongside business owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. Restaurant owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance, and cleaning service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. Tackle the Labor Shortage with Hiring Incentives. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

. “There are certainly lower fees the marketplace will charge if you handle the delivery in-house, but the insurance, staffing, and additional costs that come with in-house delivery may get pretty close to comparable, if not more,” he said. The value of having more control over delivery quality can’t be underestimated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2020

60 percent of restaurant operators say that offering delivery has generated incremental sales. For example, if using in-house staff, you have the ability to control your entire brand experience for delivery; however, you also have to keep in mind the hiring and management of drivers, insurance, staffing levels, payment, etc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2021

The restaurant industry experienced massive growth in the five years prior to the pandemic, leading to a “talent crisis”—too many restaurants looking to hire from a limited pool of talent. Restaurant owners should consider offering mental health days or additional resources to help employees get the support they need.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This is the appropriate strategy for a smaller operator with a single restaurant or with a limited number of restaurants that has to be fully insured. For larger operators, especially those with multi-state operations, the analysis becomes far more complicated. Then look at their costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Even as COVID-19 has gotten under more control, restaurant operators are still struggling with the impact it has had on the industry and on their businesses. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 95% of operators said their restaurant has experienced supply chain delays or shortages in recent months. Food Shortage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

The public health crisis and swift economic downturn caused by COVID-19, of course, have compounded the complexity of operating a restaurant and complying with the myriad and evolving federal, state, and local guidelines and orders designed to mitigate the health risks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Compliance Matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Whether one acts “ directly or indirectly ” can be determined by a four factor balancing test – the main change to the FLSA implemented by the USDL – which relate to the control of one over the employer’s employee by the Benefited Party: Hiring/firing employee. Maintaining employee’s employment records.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2022

An internal study with Society Insurance policyholders who experienced fires found that the majority of fires were due to cooking equipment, costing in excess of $5.4 Restaurant and bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance, and cleaning service.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Hiring and retaining staff has always been a challenge for businesses in the food industry. High turnover not only disrupts business operations but also leads to increased costs and time spent on hiring and training new staff. With an average turnover rate of 79.6%

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Let us pass on the knowledge and expertise that we have gained in our 100+ years in the insurance business, so you can take a few things off your plate – and gain peace of mind. Restaurant and bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance and cleaning service.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

Step 2: Look for a trustworthy restaurant accountant Even if you already know the restaurant bookkeeping and accounting process well, we suggest hiring a professional accountant to help ensure your business complies with local tax, payroll, federal, and state laws. “Time, not food, is the ultimate perishable inventory,” Sheryl E.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Society Insurance has been working alongside restaurant owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. Restaurant and bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance, and cleaning service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Among the benefits, using a TPO service may lessen the burden of in-house delivery, which requires hiring delivery drivers and the cost of additional insurance policies. Hiring employees is more difficult than ever given the nation’s low unemployment rate which is creating a competitive labor market.

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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. In the current hiring climate, restaurants can’t afford to lose good employees because they feel unappreciated. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a churn rate north of 70 percent. It’s understandable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

” Society Insurance has been working alongside business owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. Bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance, and cleaning service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With responsible on-demand pay, employers can give all employees more control over their financial wellness and simultaneously reduce the pressure on payroll professionals caused by increased turnover and new hires. Increased operational efficiency and improved customer satisfaction can contribute significantly to the return on investment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

First and foremost, you’ll need to hire a Turnaround Project Manager (TPM). Once the costs are situated, the TPM can hire the correct contractors to get work restarted. Which parties involved have their own insurance, and what do the policies cover? Spearhead Scheduling/Risk Management. Are those dates feasible today?

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