7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. If the restaurant management chooses to pay some or all of the service charge out to staff, that money counts as taxable wages, not tipped income. Managers, supervisors, and employers can’t receive funds from tip pools either.

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Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution 2024 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2024

Tips belong to the employee, not the employer, and employers can’t take any part of employee tips, with one exception: employers can take a percentage of tips for a valid tip pool. New York also allows employers to claim a tip credit , reducing the cash wage requirement by one-third of the minimum wage.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 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. This means employers can take a tip credit of up to $5.12

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Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Cash Management Customer Service 222

Embrace the Suck

APRIL 26, 2020

Now, before you start throwing out the “I’m too busy” excuse for not monitoring your KPIs, allow me to say this: “If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t have a business. To get you started down the KPI Mastery path, let’s start with the basic metrics: Cash Flow. What you have is a hobby.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Bar 435

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Whether customers are meeting their friends for an evening out or they’re placing an order for take-out for their at-home festivities, food establishments can expect to see an uptick in business this weekend. Once that amount of time is calculated, you can determine the labor costs to support cash handling efforts alone.

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Cash Management Transportation Recycling Small Business 163

7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

I'm excited to introduce Tip Payouts , an easy-to-use tip payment solution that empowers restaurant managers to send tips directly to employees' bank accounts in seconds. We created Tip Payouts because we felt there should be an easier, faster way to pay out hard-earned tips. Avoid doing manual math and save hours every week.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Cash Management Restaurant Law Insurance 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While most restaurant operators will seek outside funding to get the second location running, it still takes time for a unit to become profitable once the doors open. Some might break-even within the first three months while others claim it could take a year or even more. Use creativity to market a restaurant on a limited budget.

Cash Management 186

Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Email Marketing 186

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Bigger is less predictable and much more difficult to control and bigger takes cooks and chefs away from what they love to do, what attracted them to the trade in the beginning – to cook from the heart. Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost.

Seating 442

Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 442

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. This means employers can take a tip credit of up to $5.12

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Cash Management Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Managing a restaurant is not for the faint-hearted. In this industry, one of the worst-case scenarios is running out of money. In this industry, one of the worst-case scenarios is running out of money. Your stiff competition requires innovative thinking and aggressive growth strategies to stay on top.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 222

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strategic Alignment Restaurant management businesses must deal with rapidly evolving markets, higher costs, supply chain shifts and delays, defensive business structures, higher interest rates and growing costs of borrowing. Businesses in the restaurant industry heavily rely on customer loyalty to maintain steady cash flow.

Supplies 114

Supplies Cash Management Food Supply Transportation 114

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

But taking an educated and careful approach to tip credits ensures that your hardworking team of waitstaff, bartenders, dishwashers, and cooks is compensated fairly ( improving employee retention ). More tip management resources. leaves a minimum cash wage of $5.76 ($10.88 - $5.12). x 10 hours) in cash to the employee.

Cash Management 195

Cash Management Restaurant Law Back of House Customer Service 195

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Those who are serious about holding the chef title some day; the ones who are “in it, to win it”, are always wondering what’s the best path to take. Remember that being “the chef” will take you away from much of the day-to-day cooking, the adrenaline rush, and the team excitement that drew you to the kitchen in the first place.

Hotels 426

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 426

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Locked down, bored, and restless, diners are now flocking to eat out. It's a perk 4 out of 5 workers want. It's a perk 4 out of 5 workers want. Instead of waiting 7-14 days for payday, hourly workers can instantly withdraw the day's wages after clocking out. Table of Contents. On-demand Pay. Weekly Pay. Bi-Weekly Pay.

Cash Management 370

Cash Management Employee Relations Hospitality Innovation 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Tips are a huge part of restaurant compensation and tip pooling is often so complex it becomes a part-time job worth of work for managers. This makes sure that your team is being tipped out equally, regardless of shift or the type of work they're doing. Equitable wages are also a great way to stand out in a tough hiring market.

Tip Distribution 370

Tip Distribution Management Management Back of House 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It also requires money to open a restaurant and build it out, buy equipment and finance the operation until it reaches break-even. Competitive Analysis : document local competitors and show how you will be able to carve out a niche in your market. Starting a successful restaurant requires passion, hard work and persistence.

Document 394

Document Cash Management Small Business Take-out 394

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2023

Restaurants without team management tools may miss out on top talent, like those who value tech: Gen Z. Although it takes time upfront, this step is critical for long-term success. Additionally, be aware of any transaction fees and if there's an option for the restaurant or employee to take on those fees.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Cash Management Employee Relations Audits 195

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

If we see the challenge as something that has an answer if we take the time to really push our problem-solving skills, then a solution will eventually present itself. Let’s take one possible cause that is not on everyone’s radar: nurturing real interest in a restaurant career early on. Challenges solved. Challenges solved.

Social Media 474

Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic. There are short-term band aid solutions such as takeout, delivery, or even conversion into retail markets where wine inventories and local necessities take over space once occupied by diners, but they are not a replacement for a steady turn of tables.

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Uniforms Cash Management Brewery Consumer Goods 470

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Taking proactive measures and having plans in place will allow your business to react quickly to help minimize the impact of an emergency. Let us pass on the knowledge and expertise that we have gained in our 100+ years in the insurance business, so you can take a few things off your plate – and gain peace of mind.

2024 186

2024 Kitchen Safety Cash Management Insurance 186

Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

Interestingly, it goes even further because if you take this approach, you quickly understand you can always do that task better tomorrow. If you are just starting out as a dishwasher, then seek to become a world-class dishwasher. So, the mantra sets the stage for the drive to constantly improve. People will notice.

Cash Management 299

Cash Management Uniforms Food Supply Café 299

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) The Best Restaurant Inventory Management Software. Choose The Right Inventory Management System. avocados in the stock room.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

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. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Not every employee wants a bottle of wine or a coupon but rather some time off or even just shout outs for accomplishments. Employee recognition is not an out-of-the-box solution; it should be tailored to what benefits your employees value the most. There are two types of bonuses: cash or non-cash. Personalization is key.

Cash Management 204

Cash Management Merchandise Front of House Coupons 204

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Restaurant owners and managers must keep up with a steadily rising minimum wage (including tipped minimum wage), overtime laws, and other state-specific labor laws. One small restaurant group paid over $250,000 in back wages , and a single sushi restaurant in Fort Myers faced a $262,000 bill for forcing wait staff to share tips with managers.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2024 Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Restaurant owners and managers must keep up with a steadily rising minimum wage (including tipped minimum wage), overtime laws, and other state-specific labor laws. One small restaurant group paid over $250,000 in back wages , and a single sushi restaurant in Fort Myers faced a $262,000 bill for forcing wait staff to share tips with managers.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2024 Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

They include: Labor management software Order management software Inventory management software Guest engagement software Contactless, mobile payment processors 5 Tools to Use to Increase Operational Efficiency in Restaurants Did you know that 48% of restaurants use three or more tech vendors?

Technology 293

Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2023

Most restaurant owners know that federal wage law (“FLSA”) permits employers to take a “tip credit” and pay employees who traditionally receive tips—such as servers and bartenders— wages that are less than the federal minimum wage as long as the tips make up the difference. 25 per hour federal minimum wage.

Restaurant Law 193

Restaurant Law Cash Management 2021 Take-out 193

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Communication is the key to facilitating productive relationships between managers and employees. Keeping your staff in the dark about upper management decisions. The best way to manage is to do so with your own eyes.

Communication 431

Communication Management Management Front of House 431

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Put simply, franchise compliance refers to the actions that corporations, their franchisors, and their franchisees take in order to stay compliant with any applicable federal, state, and/or regional laws. Simply Google “Who Regulates Franchise Compliance In [Your State/City]” to learn who's best to reach out to regarding compliance.

Franchise 370

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Small business owners in nearly every industry struggle with cash flow and how to best utilize their working capital. Nearly 60 percent of failed businesses cite cash-flow issues as a primary reason for their failure, which shows how cash flow management can make or break your business. Get Paid Faster.

Cash Management 128

Cash Management Small Business Inventory Customer Experience 128

Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 24, 2022

Times like these bring out the best in some people and the worst in others. Some have added take-out and delivery. We all have had to take a hard look at our business models (even me) and asked what can I do now that the world has been forever changed. So let's talk about those habits. There was a lot of drama.

Cash Management 255

Cash Management Leadership Coaching Take-out 255

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices. Table of Contents What is a restaurant management system? How does a restaurant management system work? How does a restaurant management system work?

Management 195

Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices. Table of Contents What is a restaurant management system? How does a restaurant management system work? How does a restaurant management system work?

Management 195

Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Use order information with inventory management software for smarter purchasing. Restaurant Task Management. Restaurant Inventory Management Software.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370