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Navigating Tipping Fatigue

Modern Restaurant Management

Picture this: You’re at self-checkout where you just scanned, bagged and paid for your own groceries when the screen asks, “Would you like to leave a tip?” Tipping expectations have skyrocketed, and consumers are pushing back. Restaurants must rethink their approach to tipping to retain staff and keep customers happy.

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Avoiding the Four Biggest Traps of Restaurant Payroll

Modern Restaurant Management

As an example, a restaurant owner doing payroll by hand may incorrectly record overtime pay and tip records, which subsequently leads to tax errors. Incorrectly distributing tips The rules around tips differ by jurisdiction, with some states, including California, having stronger protections for workers than others.

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10 Tips for Promoting Sustainability in the Food Industry

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The COVID-19 pandemic led to fluctuations in domestic producer prices, particularly in the food sector , according to the U.S. Combine the rising prices of food with the drive to be more sustainable, and we have reached the point where we need to reduce, reuse, and shop local. These tips will help to get us started.

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The History of Tipping in Restaurants: The Complicated Past, Present, and Future

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When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. In most other parts of the world, tips are not expected—and in some cases, it's considered rude to tip. History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture?

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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

ChowNow

A higher-priced system that saves time and reduces errors might be more valuable than a cheaper, less effective alternative. Plus, their reliance on high fees forces restaurants to either raise menu prices or accept smaller profits. Accurate payroll processing : Automated calculations prevent errors and ensure fair tip distribution.

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Inflation Is Impacting The Restaurant Industry. Here’s How To Fight It.

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We also wanted to see if the inflation concerns many are expressing are showing in restaurants as large flows of government stimulus are distributed. Has the price of going to a restaurant increased? We found a 14% increase in the total price on a receipt. The bottom line is that the price of going to a restaurant has increased.

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Top Restaurant Hiring Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Increased staffing shortages are causing restaurant managers to reduce hours or increase menu prices to make up lost profits. New managers can shadow experienced managers who can distribute best practices across your multiple locations. What are some of your best tips for hiring the right people throughout a franchise operation?

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