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Tough Talk: What Restaurants Need to Know and How General Counsel Can Help

Modern Restaurant Management

Owning and operating a restaurant is difficult under the best circumstances. So, what do we consider owning and operating a restaurant impacted by COVID-19? As general counsel to over a dozen restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area and Orange County, I have seen a lot of changes since the first shutdown orders came out in March.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

Obtain Permits and Licenses. Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. Seating capacity. Recommended Reading: 15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000.

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As Your Restaurant Rolls with the Punches of COVID-19, Keep These Tips in Sight 

Modern Restaurant Management

As much as complete closures and stay-at-home orders have harmed the restaurant industry, reopening has come with fits and starts, presenting a new litany of obstacles for dining establishments to overcome. Adapting Your Footprint for Outdoor Seating. Hunkering Down Due to Health Reasons and Capacity Limits.

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Restaurant Accounting: A Comprehensive Guide

7 Shifts

Restaurant accounting isn’t easy. Learning basic accounting is like studying a different language, regardless of how many decades you have in the restaurant industry. Learning basic accounting is like studying a different language, regardless of how many decades you have in the restaurant industry. Sounds complicated?

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How to Open a Bar: Comprehensive Guide on Starting a Bar

7 Shifts

However, note that bar profit margins vary due to various factors like tax rates, licensing laws, customer demographics, and the cost of living in your area. Zoning and health regulations: Get acquainted with your location's zoning laws to know what to do, what permits to get, and what laws to follow.

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4 Ways to Pivot Your Restaurant’s Business Model During COVID-19

7 Shifts

It’s no surprise that restaurants have been hit hard during the COVID-19 health crisis. However, pivoting your business model to takeout and delivery is not always the best—or only—option your restaurant has to boost sales during this time. Available from our sister restaurant @unasaskatoon for pickup or delivery.

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‘Food Is Political. It’s a Part of Our DNA.’

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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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