Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. In 2024, we expect these trends to shape the restaurant sector. Coffee in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

From infamous chicken sandwich wars to on-trend plant-based burgers and acai bowls, it’s safe to say that 2019 was a trademark year for restaurants. With all of 2019’s success, restaurant operators are also facing challenges that can be addressed with the help of technology in the New Year. trillion in sales by 2030.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? It's been an interesting year to be in the restaurant space. Here are their responses. Click here for part one.

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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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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. states are forcing non-essential businesses to stop operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2021

Every restaurant business needs some form of an employee handbook. It’s an introduction to your company culture and a road map for how to operate. It should serve as a guide for your employees to reference on an ongoing basis. Address Deficiencies in the Handbook. Ensure Handbook Compliance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Nearly half (48 percent) of respondents also said they are likely to buy gift cards from a local independent restaurant.

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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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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. Without existing apps, this lives on your restaurant’s website. courier, driver, offsite, dispatch, carrier, transport.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

On Friday, March 26, 2020, the president signed the CARES Act, the largest stimulus legislation in U.S. history, into law. The act provides some relief for restaurant owners in forgivable paycheck protection loans and tax relief.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2021

Laws affecting restaurants have changed frequently over the past year, largely with restrictions on capacity and indoor dining, and the employer-employee relationship has endured changes and challenges as well. Paid sick and safe leave is available to employees who work for business with five or more employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. The restaurant cuisines that were able to the best comp sales during June were chicken, pizza and hamburger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

restaurant industry has a loaded plate as 2021 picks up steam – especially from an insurance and financial protection point of view. “The prospects for fine dining and sit-down restaurants are going to remain strained for all of 2021,” said Doug Groves, founder at Program Insurance Group, in College Station, Tex.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way restaurants do business. The second lockdown, together with the first (occurring in areas throughout the country in the second quarter of 2020), has helped accelerate a new restaurant business model—the ghost kitchen. Are you considering operating a ghost kitchen?

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Restaurant365

JUNE 4, 2020

We have outlined answers to some frequently asked questions as it relates to the guidance currently in place: When does the 8 week forgiveness period begin? NOTE: As of June 3, 2020, both the House and Senate have passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2020

As many states and localities prepare to reopen restaurants and other businesses that were shuttered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers face a minefield of potential legal pitfalls. What if employees refuse to work because of fear of exposure to COVID-19? Recalling Furloughed or Laid Off Workers.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The year 2020 prompted enormous changes in the restaurant industry. The events of this year made running a lean, streamlined restaurant business a necessity to survive the many shifts. As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term.

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 22, 2020

s if this year hasn’t been complicated enough, 2020 also brought new Fair Work Week requirements for Philadelphia and Chicago. Predictive Scheduling laws are now in place for six cities and one state, primarily impacting the restaurant and retail industries. Effective Date April 1, 2020 July 1, 2020.

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7 Shifts

JULY 31, 2020

2 hours per week When Mattenga’s bought the restaurant in 2014, they had been using spreadsheets to keep track of their weekly schedules. Optimizing & reducing labor costs Mattenga’s kept their labor costs steady at 22% - 27% A restaurateur’s labor costs are one of the largest—yet most flexible—of all the restaurant costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

While businesses coast to coast reel from the financial and emotional impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, few have been affected more adversely than restaurants. Uncertainty in the restaurant industry could endure for months, maybe longer. COVID-19 Legislation and Tax Policy Changes. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 5, 2021

At long last, Congress agreed on a new $900 billion stimulus package and the president signed it into law last week. You can apply for one of these new forgivable loans, even if you received a PPP loan in 2020. PPP improvements relevant to restaurant businesses. This includes costs for technology operations expenditures (e.g.,

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 7, 2021

*Consult your CPA on the best course for your restaurant to garner the most financial support possible from all these federal programs. And thanks to the new provision in the law, yes, this applies even if you’ve already applied for the first or second draw PPP loan. What is the Employee Retention Tax Credit? Who is Eligible?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

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? How will the restaurant survive if seating capacity is reduced to 50 or 25 percent long term? How long can the restaurant keep staffing levels?

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Restaurant365

JUNE 26, 2020

While many American businesses have been impacted by COVID-19, the restaurant industry is among those hit hardest. In response, many restaurants adapted to shutdowns across the country by offering drive-through or curbside pick-up, allowing them to remain partially open and serve customers who were sheltering in place.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 31, 2020

The new law is a $2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to repair the economic damage caused by COVID-19 and provide additional protection to individuals and businesses who may lose income due to the pandemic. Required FFCRA Poster The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a mandatory employee rights poster for the FFCRA.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 23, 2020

Q: Can we require COVID testing, and the results of the test before an employee can return to work? For example: the employee’s work requires them to come in close contact with other employees or the general public. A: You may let the employee return to work if the employee meets all criteria as stated by the CDC website.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 17, 2018

to enact a predictive scheduling law on a statewide level. These new regulations create major challenges and potential costs for restaurant, hospitality and retail employers throughout the state, requiring them to fundamentally change how they schedule their workers. New Requirements for Employers.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. and provinces in Canada) have already increased their restaurant minimum wage and tipped minimum wage in the past few years. Will the Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage Affect Me? In the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships. " Restaurant real estate changes to align with consumer preference.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 13, 2021

You can’t run a restaurant without employees, which means processing restaurant payroll is an integral part of running a food service business. The purpose of this guide is to enable restaurateurs to navigate the logistical and legal challenges of restaurant payroll with finesse by learning: What is restaurant payroll?

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

W ho is ready to say goodbye to 2020? Employee Contact Data – Make sure you have clean data going into the end of the year. Also, make sure that you have removed any terminated employees and ensure that they don’t have any outstanding balances for garnishments, vacation, or sick time. Calculator. User Heart.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. An Uncertain Start to 2020? December’s -5.7

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2021

From forgoing their own salary to giving raises, small business owners are finding ways to hire and retain their staff Every few weeks, it seems, a new photo goes viral on social media showing a sign in a restaurant window declaring: “This restaurant is closed because no one wants to work.” That money has to come from somewhere.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Learn how outsourcing your HR can increase employee engagement while decreasing liabilities and fees. T here’s one thing we know for sure: across the board, labor is one of the biggest expenses for restaurants and hospitality businesses. How confident are you that you’re maintaining complete compliance with all labor laws?

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