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.

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APRIL 3, 2020

With each passing day, the scare of this novel virus is causing our emotionally-charged government officials at every level to react with decisions that effectively strip our ability to work, shop, play and interact normally in order to slow or prevent the spread of this viral outbreak while causing economic mayhem.

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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?

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APRIL 5, 2022

The restaurant industry continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic that is still infecting over 20,000 and killing over 1,000 Americans every day. While showing proof of vaccination and some of the other most unpopular protections put in place by health agencies have now been lifted, the restaurant industry is met with new challenges.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Even as the availability of vaccines has allowed many restaurants to reopen fully, we are still far away from a world where restaurants can operate in a “post-COVID” mentality without some degree of restrictions. Texas and Iowa have similar laws, but only for businesses that receive government grants or funding (such as PPP loans).

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JULY 19, 2023

While existing registrations in classes like restaurant services (class 43) are helpful in the real world, they likely won't do much to protect the sale of pizza or taco NFTs. From the outset, franchisors should design their services to address applicable data privacy, security, and government access laws.

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JULY 1, 2020

We have a federal government for these reasons more than anything else. During these times we expect our government to take the lead. Certainly in my field (culinary arts and hospitality), but what about medical studies, nursing, engineering, building trades, and law?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

For many in the hospitality industry, tipping is an integral part of their restaurant's culture. It influences the livelihoods of restaurant workers around the world. 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.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. Yet, restaurants need to balance this tech-centric approach with the irreplaceable human touch that defines hospitality.

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MARCH 13, 2023

Why were these changes made and what are the key impacts on restaurants? These concerns reflect FDA’s increasing commitment to ensuring that Americans with allergies are aware of the potential allergens in their foods and impose commensurate duties on restaurants and food producers in order to further that commitment.

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APRIL 29, 2021

South Florida is turning on the heat as vacant kitchens sizzle up with renowned restaurants, reigniting a restaurant-going experience. Spurred by favorable tax laws, tropical weather and relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, many have flocked to South Florida, relocating their families and businesses. Co-Tenancy Provisions.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, has put together four tips on how restaurants and bars can help create a safer environment on St. Understand Your State’s Dram Laws Laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol are not established by the federal government.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

With new social distancing and self-isolation strategies, it’s clear that COVID-19 will have, and is having, an extreme impact on the restaurant and hospitality industry. Here’s what we know about the COVID-19 situation and what your restaurant can do during this uncertain time. How is COVID-19 impacting restaurants?

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JULY 6, 2020

Let’s start with an uncontroversial premise: California’s complex, ever-changing gauntlet of employment laws is difficult for any company to navigate. Yet you may still be wondering why, aside from the headache, does it matter for my restaurant? California employment law isn’t intuitive. Why Compliance Matters.

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APRIL 25, 2023

The action was brought by the California Restaurant Association (“CRA”). The case is California Restaurant Association v. The CRA sued Berkeley in November 2019, claiming that EPCA and state law preempted the Ordinance. City of Berkeley, Case No. 4:19-cv-07668.

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JUNE 6, 2023

Legal beagles The question of whether dogs are legally permissible in an outdoor dining area comes down to state and local laws and regulations. More than 20 states and numerous local governments have laws or regulations permitting dogs. Some best practices include: Check in with your local health regulatory agency.

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MARCH 11, 2021

What are ways that restaurants can build business safely and reopen their doors as the future emerges — even while COVID cases continue and vaccine distribution is happening? Customers and restaurants are opting for contactless payment – tap cards, phone payments, and QR code-driven billing. Florida is the first U.S.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way restaurants do business. Many areas across the country are in the midst of a “second lockdown,” as state and local governments are again restricting businesses with indoor dining to help curb COVID-19’s spread. Are you wondering what laws apply to this business model?

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, restaurant workers of all types need time off to rest, recharge, and hopefully return reinvigorated to serve your customers. Employers are encouraged to review applicable federal, state and local leave law provisions. Employers generally have leeway to approve or deny requests for time off.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. As the pandemic spread, one of the biggest deterrents from people frequenting their favorite restaurants was concern of exposure to the COVID-19 virus.

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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. Here are some things to think about before you shut your doors.

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MAY 25, 2021

At this time last year, restaurants and bars across the country went from being houses of entertainment and joy to being forced to close as part of wide-spread mandated shutdowns to stop the spread of an uncontrollable and unknown pandemic. Shock, uncertainty, and confusion took hold of our lives and businesses. The Biggest Challenges.

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MARCH 3, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The law went into effect on January 1, 2020. Litigation. The bill was approved by the City Council on January 23, 2020.

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JULY 6, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Legislation. The bills took effect immediately and are retroactive to March 11, 2020.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As explored in Part 1 of this blog series, your payroll accounting systems overlap with many different parts of your restaurant business. For those new in the payroll field as well as industry veterans, the restaurant industry can come with unique challenges for running payroll. Restaurant payroll follows these accounting cycles.

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JUNE 2, 2020

You can’t run a restaurant without employees, which means that processing payroll is an essential task for restaurant owners, operators, and managers. For restaurant owners and operators, the first step in understanding your payroll is to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts, regulations, and responsibilities.

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MARCH 1, 2023

In all 50 states, teens as young as 14 are allowed to work in restaurants. Restaurants hiring at 15 and even restaurants hiring at 14 has become a more common practice in recent years thanks in part to the ongoing labor crisis. Here’s what you need to know: What is the minimum age to work at restaurants?

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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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MAY 16, 2020

Are restaurant owners required to assist with COVID-19 contact tracing? On May 8, officials added a requirement for restaurant owners to log customers. On May 15, the CDC updated its guidance for contact tracing practices, softening language and linking to new resources for restaurant owners. The same thing happened in Austin.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Opening a restaurant isn’t just about creating menus and investing capital. There are various licenses and permits needed to open a new restaurant legally. Before you can open a new restaurant, you’ll need to apply for and receive an assortment of state licenses and local permits. . Business License.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

I have always been a believer in the reality of Murphy’s Law: “If something is left to go wrong – it will.” Here are some examples of scenarios to plan for: [] PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO BE IN A RESTAURANT WITH CROWDS. Assuming that it can’t happen to you is at best naïve, and at worst – tragic.

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APRIL 3, 2020

” Who could imagine the same could be said of smelly, dirty, used-up restaurant grease? billion pounds of used cooking oil is generated annually from restaurants and other foodservice businesses. A garage sale’s success depends on the saying, “one person’s trash is another’s treasure.”

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JANUARY 3, 2022

However, there are security concerns with this growing technology, which largely stem from customers sharing data that restaurants could then sell. In order to improve the customer experience, build trust, and protect customer data, restaurants must be diligent in their QR code implementation efforts. Avoid Free QR Code Generators.

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JUNE 24, 2022

Local, state, and federal laws make it mandatory that you do so. In most cases, a company’s Human Resources department maintains all employee documents and grants or denies access to those records on a need-to-know basis (and according to confidentiality and security laws). 1) Abide by all recordkeeping laws.

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APRIL 21, 2020

This world-altering development—part of a rational and effective public health strategy to slow the spread of disease and help our health care system cope with the devastating illness—has also been a widespread and immediate economic disaster for the nation’s restaurant and food service sector. Document Everything.

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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? 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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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

It has been reported that in the six months from March through August 2020, a total of 32,109 restaurants have closed with 19,590 of the closures expected to be permanent. In fact, the restaurant industry recently surpassed retail as the industry with the highest number of business closures since the onset of COVID-19.

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