Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Additionally, demand has shifted to cage-free and other specialty eggs with nine states enacting laws that require eggs sold in their states to be from cage-free hens. “While seasonality remains an influencing factor, egg use has grown dramatically over the last 20 years. .

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Hospitality Food Supply Seasonal Menu 2025 221

EATER

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

From the creator fund to sponsored content and upstart new businesses seeking to capitalize on a newly massive social media following, influencers are cashing in. And who among us hasn’t gotten food poisoning at a new restaurant that doesn’t quite have its food-handling practices down yet?

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Social Media Influencer Food Kitchen Safety 258

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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2020 Influencer Point of Sale Food Safety 481

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2022

We've detailed six concepts that every restaurant employee handbook should cover to create a well-oiled machine. Procedures for Operating Restaurant Equipment (if applicable). Be very clear with your restaurant’s policies whether it’s the flu, injury or other health issues. Use any machine guards provided.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law Equipment 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. “Dram shop liability” refers to the body of law governing the liability of taverns, liquor stores and other establishments engaged in the commercial sale of alcohol.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As restaurants hire new employees, they are finding it more difficult to come across experienced workers who can also train other team members. Here I will walk through actionable tips to help you train employees and understand the basics of liquor licensing as your restaurant bounces back: Renewing Your Liquor License.

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License Point of Sale Employee Relations Restaurant Law 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2023

The restaurant industry is an increasingly competitive market. And more restaurant owners are searching for ways to encourage repeat customers and successfully grow their businesses. Music can help restaurants strengthen relationships with their customers and build loyalty.

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License Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 473

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. Getting it right is critical for sustained success in the restaurant industry. So how might a restaurant fail to comply with local laws related to scheduling?

Restaurant Law 418

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 418

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Nearly half of restaurants fail in their fifth year of business. That’s part of the price of doing business – especially when you own multiple restaurants. Location is a big reason many restaurants fail. If you do buy an existing restaurant, give it no more than two years, tops, to see positive change.

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Restaurant Law Training Customer Service Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

According to a new survey by the National Restaurant Association, restaurant operators don’t think the future looks very bright. With a strong, data-driven foundation and a robust omni-channel strategy, restaurants can increase profits while navigating labor shortages and rising food costs.

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Food Restaurant Law 2023 Customer Experience 419

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

There were power outages, increased fuel prices, and ever-changing labor laws. Just before building out our second location, I got a call about a closing restaurant looking to sell their walk-in cooler for pennies on the dollar. Their emotions influence their perspective and their decisions.

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Franchising Franchise Operations Definition 474

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Independent restaurants are at a pivotal moment, as the industry confronts multiple challenges including inflation, cost volatility, and extreme weather and adapts to an increasingly complex operating environment, according to the findings of the The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Tips, tip credits and tip pools are staples in the restaurant industry. Restaurant employers utilize them daily. This long-standing law currently allows employers to credit $5.12 The proposed Rule would see certain changes that could affect how restaurant employers deploy scheduling and pay practices.

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Employee Relations Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law 292

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. The law changed on April 1. In April and May, California visits were around 2.5

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2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Customer Service 294

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience. Read the first part, here.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Expect a collision of trends to mark the restaurant industry in 2020 as ambitious operators in today’s increasingly marijuana friendly environment test both legal limits and consumer appetites by looking to launch cannabis cafes that serve farm-to-table … everything.

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2020 Insurance Restaurant Law Tourism 267

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

More than anything else, when I was in restaurant kitchens I looked forward to planning and testing the next set of menu changes. I expected that every dish, no matter its origin or influence must reflect that feeling of familiarity and exceptional execution. I have a significant collection of books from all types of restaurants.

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Seasonal Menu Front of House Presentation Menu 345

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. The law This major decision isn’t entirely up to you. If local laws mandate that you have to shut your restaurant down, then you must comply. Here are some things to think about before you shut your doors.

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

EATER

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shutterstock America’s other NRA has made headlines for its lobbying — lobbying some say is against the interest of restaurant workers When you hear the acronym “NRA,” you probably think of the organization that is laser-focused on ensuring that this country never passes another common-sense gun law.

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Restaurant Law Certification Point of Sale Food Safety 246

EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Devita Davison, executive director of FoodLab Detroit, has long advocated for an equitable and sustainable restaurant industry. For many people in the restaurant world observing the social and economic climate of the last few months, this moment feels pivotal. Devita Davison: We can’t have a conversation about restaurants in a bubble.

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Food Front of House Government Food Supply 364

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. The third annual Good Food Restaurant Scorecard ranks the top 100 restaurant chains in the U.S. This data covers U.S. to its menu.

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Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

EATER

JUNE 27, 2024

And then when I moved to New York, the first job I found very much on purpose was in a queer restaurant, the Viceroy. David Lewis: I started working in restaurants and in catering in college in Chicago, but similar to Chad, being a TV producer became my full-time career. From then, the food world has always been influential in my life.

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Food Events 2025 Influencer 286

EATER

JANUARY 28, 2022

As a young, lighter-skinned Black woman of mixed heritage, Melton says she was often assigned by her managers to the busiest, most front-facing sections of the restaurant along with her white and young coworkers. Today, One Fair Wage, which represents over 200,000 service workers and 800 restaurant workers, is filing an appeal to the U.S.

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Cash Management Restaurant Law Employee Relations Food Supply 246

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Unfortunately, as AB 5 progresses, the restaurant industry may also find itself on a losing side. Several of my restaurant and food industry clients have asked me recently how AB 5 and the potential carve out will impact their businesses. How Food Delivery Apps Influence the Bottom Line. Background on AB 5. ” ABC Test.

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2019 Employee Relations Restaurant Law Food Order 268

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. Recommended Reading: 15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them. That's the idea behind crowdfunding, which has enabled many restaurants to open their doors. Shopping malls. Neighborhood shops. College campuses / school zones.

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License Hiring Equipment Small Business 459

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Online reviews have a lot of influence on today’s restaurants. That’s not a lot of time for busy restaurateurs who also need to dedicate time to running the restaurant itself. Some people are downright mean and may be taking out their frustrations on your restaurant. However, you can’t ignore them.

Customer Experience 508

Customer Experience Customer Service Take-out Consumer Goods 508

Black Box Intelligence

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Restaurant Check. Weve spent decades analyzing restaurant data. They Impact Your Bottom Line Google Reviews directly influence your local search ranking. Their restaurants were able to get more granular with their data, get a top down view, and monitor their overall brand health. And they are on Every. Tell us how we did!

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Customer Service Coaching Restaurant Law Customer Experience 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. Getting it right is critical for sustained success in the restaurant industry. So how might a restaurant fail to comply with local laws related to scheduling?

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 195

EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

Founded by Chinese immigrants to Mexico City in the early 20th century, cafes chinos were small restaurants popular with the city’s working class, offering a cheap, fast meal and a friendly meeting point for the neighborhood. They were also pushed south by the Chinese Exclusion Act that was signed into law in the U.S.

Café 258

Café Restaurant Law Small Business Back of House 258

7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

For many in the hospitality industry, tipping is an integral part of their restaurant's culture. It influences the livelihoods of restaurant workers around the world. Plus, organized record keeping makes compliance easier, ensuring you can quickly reference documents for law and tax purposes. Is Tip Payouts secure?

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Tip Distribution Cash Management Restaurant Law Insurance 195

EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ellen Mary Cronin/Nat Belkov Where to eat well, right now A great new restaurant can be a fun experience. A best new restaurant announces itself as part of the national dining conversation. Each restaurant on this list does more than offer an exceptional meal, it also reflects something larger about the way we eat.

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2023 Fine Dining Dine-in Restaurant Law 246

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2023

To say that small businesses, particularly those in the restaurant industry, have suffered over the past couple of years is an understatement, and unfortunately it doesn’t look like things are getting better any time soon. paint a bleak picture for the future. .” So until D.C.

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Small Business 2009 Influencer 2019 419

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? From posting the help wanted ad to their last paycheck, you never have to leave 7shifts to manage that team member’s journey working at your restaurant.

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Tip Distribution Document Hiring Training 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2024

The duo transfomed a dilapidated cottage themselves entirely by hand into an intimate 12-seat restaurant that has received numerous accolades. They have been recognized by the New York Times, Wine Enthusiast, Southern Living, and were named Eater NOLA's 2019 "Restaurant of the Year." It did in multiple ways.

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Fine Dining Seating Restaurant Law Small Business 221

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 March Sales Decline. percent in March.

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2020 Point of Sale Fast Casual Online Ordering 491

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on summer restaurant employment, indecisiveness ordering, online ordering trends, and the world's best cities for food. ” The restaurant industry is the nation’s training ground.

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Online Ordering Ordering Hiring 2024 391