7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2024

New York restaurant owners must maintain compliance with laws and regulations on multiple levels: statewide regulations, federal guidance, and local ordinances. The result is a complex patchwork of laws that varies from place to place. The restaurant then retaliated against the staff member who reported the violation.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Texas tip laws are less complex than most other large states, but no less important to get right: Just ask one Texas barbecue restaurant, which the Department of Labor fined $867,000 , after they improperly withheld tips from employees and paid them out to managers instead. Who can legally receive tips?

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Cash Management Customer Service 195

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

THE LAW: Look to the chef to see how the kitchen will act. THE LAW: It is not enough to hire competent people. THE LAW: The person in the role of “chef” is responsible for the image of the kitchen through his or her actions – BOTH ON AND OFF THE JOB. [] The Person Who Establishes the Direction for the Kitchen.

Restaurant Law 421

Restaurant Law Coaching Café Sourcing 421

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

Crunchtime

MARCH 19, 2024

Is your restaurant operation positioned for successful adherence to labor laws? Keeping up with evolving labor laws is a never-ending challenge for many restaurants across the US. Laws are regularly rewritten and modified at the local, state, and federal levels.

Restaurant Law 166

Restaurant Law Management Management Operations 166

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws? Federal Law Compliance.

Franchise 370

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

But without the right tools, it'll take long nights and countless cups of coffee to organize the moving pieces of multi-location employee scheduling for your restaurant. Labor Compliance Laws. Chipotle, for example, faced a $450 million lawsuit for allegedly failing to follow NYC's fair workweek laws. Table of Contents.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Point of Sale Communication Hiring 370

7 Shifts

JUNE 24, 2021

For many restaurant owners, growth is the ultimate goal—beyond the second and third locations and into the 50s and 100s. Unless you can multiply yourself, the only way to run an enterprise-level restaurant operation is by leveraging your technology stack. You can't keep up with local labor laws. What can 7shifts do for you?

POS 359

POS Restaurant Law Point of Sale Management 359

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Predictive Scheduling has become a hot topic in the restaurant industry. This guide is designed to help you stay in front of Predictive Scheduling changes and make sure your restaurant is fully compliant. Recommended Reading: The 11 Employee Scheduling Best Practices + Tips for Restaurants. Restaurants with 30+ U.S.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law 2017 Retail Franchising 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Overtime, clocking in, rounding hours, and local regulations can make restaurant payroll a nightmare. Labor is one of the largest expenses in the industry, and mistakes can irreparably damage a restaurant's reputation and bottom line. State-Specific Time Clock Rules & Laws. Table of Contents. Salaried vs. Hourly Employees.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Hiring Communication Management 370

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2022

Are you managing one location (or several) of a multi-unit restaurant business? If so, you're not alone - 3 in 10 restaurants are part of a multi-location business. One of the biggest challenges that comes with multi-location restaurant ownership is managing teams across locations. Challenges of Managing Large Restaurant Teams.

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Management Management Restaurant Law Hiring 459

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

We all knew that the restaurant industry was in need of a structural overhaul, we (those of us affiliated with the business) were well aware of the cogs in the chain, and the years of rust that had accumulated on systems and organization, but it took the pandemic of 2020/21 to shout out: THE TIME IS NOW! Such is the case in 2021.

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2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 467

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In many restaurants, on-call scheduling is inescapable. On-call scheduling needs to be handled in a way that respects employees' time but never leaves the restaurant short-staffed. On-call scheduling needs to be handled in a way that respects employees' time but never leaves the restaurant short-staffed. Table of Contents.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Front of House Fine Dining 370

7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Nearly 6 weeks after the American Rescue Plan was signed into law, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a reality. billion in grants for restaurants to use to cover everything from payroll to rent. This includes: Restaurants. Operational expenses ( including restaurant schedules software! ). How do I apply?

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Document Brewery Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 676 went into effect, significantly amending the California Franchise Relations Act and Franchise Investment Law. Restaurant franchisees should review their existing franchise agreements and disclosure documents for these types of provisions.

Restaurant Law 179

Restaurant Law Franchise Franchising Document 179

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It’s no secret that with a workforce mass exodus and rising minimum wages, the restaurant industry is long overdue for an overhaul of its business structure and compensation model. Our coalition of restaurant owners across the country come together to share best practices about wages and benefits. Rethinking Wages: Where to Start?

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Tip Distribution Front of House Restaurant Law Back of House 390

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Nearly 200,000 quick-serve restaurant establishments in the United States are not owned by the company whose name is on the building. At a glance, opening and operating a restaurant franchise seems like a near-perfect business decision. One silver lining is that these consistent franchise fees should be thought of as benefits.

Franchise 369

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law 2015 369

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2021

Employee scheduling for your restaurant can be the most stressful part of your job. After tracking sales, calculating inventory, and just trying to keep your head above water, restaurant scheduling can take up a chunk out of your week. Let's take a look at these 11 best practices for restaurant scheduling.

Front of House 370

Front of House Restaurant Law Employee Relations Point of Sale 370

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2020

This is the principle of Murphy’s Law that every cook subscribes to. In its simplest form, Murphy’s Law states: If anything can go wrong, it will. Restaurant Consulting. If left to chance – whatever could go wrong – will. The best cooks solve problems before they arise. “In PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Restaurant Law 447

Restaurant Law Communication Café Take-out 447

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2022

The 9 to 5 workday is common in many industries—but not in restaurants. The hospitality industry calls for early mornings and late nights, which means a normal scheduling approach doesn't exactly fit in a restaurant. How Swing Shifts Are Used in Restaurants. How swing shifts are used in restaurants. Table of Contents.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Reference Tip Distribution Back of House 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The trials and tribulations associated with the restaurant business are many – it is not an endeavor for the faint of heart. Every chef, and for that matter every professional cook hoping to one day become a chef, MUST understand the business component of operating a restaurant.

Restaurant Law 405

Restaurant Law Education Definition Social Media 405

7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution 2024 221

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Employee shift scheduling for your restaurant can be much more complex than it seems. Scheduling software like 7shifts makes creating, managing, and sharing restaurant staff schedules a breeze with easy-to-use tools. See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. Still on the fence?

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Point of Sale Back of House Front of House 370

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. This restaurant payroll guide will teach you: What payroll is. How to solve payroll tax issues.

2021 370

2021 Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Insurance 370

7 Shifts

APRIL 30, 2021

Time Theft Laws. In the restaurant business, communication is at the core of success (7shifts Team Communication App can help with that). Recommended Download: Free Restaurant Labor Cost Calculator Template. White , a partner in the employment law firm White, Hilferty, and Albanese. Time theft laws.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law White Paper Cash Management Small Business 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 10, 2020

This is the restaurant back office in its natural state – but not at all at its finest. Even though the practice of restaurant management continues to move digital, the physical space of your restaurant back office still needs to be organized.

Document 351

Document Restaurant Law Book Point of Sale 351

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. Restaurants face a multifaceted compliance situation.

Restaurant Law 203

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 203

Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

There are plenty of examples of real teams in sports, business, music, the military, law enforcement, medicine, and those kitchens where success is a given. The restaurant industry has plenty of scars and too many examples of groupism behavior, but my sense is that this is still the exception and not the rule.

Leadership 382

Leadership Restaurant Law Social Media Sports 382

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The article struck a nerve with its focus on A Cook’s Kitchen Laws. What rules or laws are most significant for them and how might their commitment to them impact on those workhorse cooks, dishwashers, restaurant servers, and the like? Since then, more than 100,000 people have read and shared that article.

Coaching 383

Coaching Restaurant Law Training Article 383

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Are you thinking about owning a restaurant? You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. Instead, let’s look at some of the common reasons why restaurants fail (this is only a sampling).

Cash Management 379

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 379

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Restaurant industry eyes have been fixed on the impact of the minimum wage law for fast-food workers in California. However, when they then reviewed closure data for states of a similar economic size (for example, Florida and New York, both of which had a minimum wage law increase on Jan.

Restaurant Law 203

Restaurant Law 2024 Consumer Goods Franchising 203

7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution 2024 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. California’s law differences make it almost like another country unto itself, and can trip up even established restaurateurs. Credit card tip laws California tip laws also differ from FLSA on credit card fees.

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Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 221