7 Shifts

MAY 18, 2023

Restaurants are similar to spider webs. This is just like a restaurant, made up of its own interconnected components. Take this story from Leo Smigel, the founder of Analyzing Alpha who's been involved with several restaurant ventures: "My buddy really got himself into a pickle. You know how it is with small businesses.

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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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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.

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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 462

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Cities and states across the US are responding to a movement known as “ fair workweek ,” with many enacting new laws to shield restaurant employees’ personal lives and finances from the notoriously unpredictable world of restaurant scheduling. What is “Fair Workweek?”

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. On July 1, 2020, Chicago, Illinois will join a growing list of United States cities observing fair workweek laws. In New York City, Chipotle faces a $1.5

Restaurant Law 195

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Modern Restaurant Management

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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Modern Restaurant Management

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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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.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste. Laminated Menus: Menus are often a significant source of paper waste in restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

After a rough 12 months for the restaurant industry, the pending eligibility of workers to get the COVID-19 vaccination shines a brightening light toward the end of the tunnel. Restaurant management must step carefully in proceeding, however, considering many regulations that come into play around workplace wellness program incentives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. Therefore, across the supply chain, food industry leaders need to prepare now – and that includes restaurant executives.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

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 Court ruled that under California law, PAGA claims could not be compelled into arbitration. Litigation. Legislation.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

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. Restaurant payroll is a system for calculating and managing the salaries of employees in a restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2021

Restaurants, in particular, have had to go through significant transformation. One of the ways in which many restaurants have responded to new concerns about transmission of viruses and other contagions in their establishments has been through the adoption of QR coded menus. They can also be prime targets for hackers.

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Restaurant Law Point of Sale Website Management Technology 209

7 Shifts

APRIL 25, 2022

Making decisions for your restaurant without business intelligence is like trying to run a sushi restaurant without fish — without it, you aren't going to stay open for very long. It's what separates the restaurants that survive from the restaurants that thrive. Getting value from restaurant business intelligence.

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Operations Point of Sale Inventory Restaurant Law 370

Sling

DECEMBER 10, 2023

2) Research laws that apply to the food service industry Starting a food service business of any kind comes with a long list of laws, rules, and guidelines. Whether you want to open a bakery, a coffee shop , a cafe , or a restaurant , you’re going to have to operate under some very high standards. Summers and Ms.

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Sling

APRIL 1, 2024

Sling, for example, offers tools that are perfect for restaurants , retail , healthcare , call centers , education , and nonprofits. Best field service management software 1) Sling Source: getsling.com Sling is field service management software designed specifically with busy managers in mind.

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2024 Management Management Customer Service 78

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Never before has our local market experienced such a massive disruption to the restaurant industry as we are experiencing with the Coronavirus pandemic. Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

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2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

EATER

APRIL 5, 2024

But because trademark law requires brand owners to police use of their trademarks — and because Momofuku is concerned that consumers may actually be confused here — we write to request Homiah’s cooperation.” Momofuku acquired the “chile crunch” trademark in a roundabout manner: by way of a six-figure legal settlement, according to sources.

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2023 Restaurant Law Social Media License 136

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2017 ??

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Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2021

With dining restrictions lifting and restaurants’ busy season upon us, employers are ramping up hiring in order to meet the demand of the summer. Even with the recent uptick in employment, restaurants are facing a major worker shortage, and many are struggling to keep their doors fully open with limited staffing.

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Restaurant Law Small Business Mobile Ordering Recruiting 178

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing multiple restaurant locations is a good challenge to have. But to be clear, multi-location restaurant management is challenging. Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

Share what you know with others, listen to them, and never exhibit any belief that you are somehow better than they are. [] IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU, IT’S ABOUT THE TEAM: The only consistently successful restaurants are the ones where every member of the team knows they are equal.

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2022 Coaching Education Kitchen Safety 372

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

In a survey of restaurant workers, 76% said that they’d leave a restaurant because of low wages and 78% said the most important thing a restaurant can do to encourage them to stay is paying a “full, stable, livable” wage. What is the minimum wage for restaurant workers? Rising wages reflect this pressure.

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2023 Restaurant Law Front of House Cash Management 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In a job seekers market, if we don’t alter our approach to sourcing, recruiting, and hiring, we'll be left with open jobs and few applicants to fill them. This does not mean that you won’t find any candidates at all; you just need to look at candidates with other types of customer service experience beyond restaurants.

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Hiring Recruiting Restaurant Law Customer Experience 183

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. At the end of the day, the goal is to make sure their employees are happy, paid fairly, and following the laws when it comes to tips. If not, the restaurant must make up the difference. Table of Contents.

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Tip Distribution FOH Front of House Restaurant Law 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2022

Constant change — that has been the theme of the past several years, especially for restaurant businesses. In a study by Harvard and University of California San Francisco , half of restaurant and foodservice employees received their work schedule with less than a week’s notice. Be predictable. Evaluate Overtime.

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Restaurant Law Small Business Hiring Communication 193

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The question for restaurant operators now is: What’s next? Can restaurants reshape their relationships with 3rd-party delivery apps for the better, or will they be buried under incomprehensible charges and over-itemized bills? New Law Demands Transparency from 3rd Party Delivery Apps. Why Itemized Bills Are Good for Restaurants.

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Delivery Cash Management Restaurant Law Mobile Ordering 148

Modern Restaurant Management

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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2020 Restaurant Law Employee Relations Online Ordering 122

Sling

JANUARY 11, 2024

Best time clock software for small businesses Source: getsling.com 1) Sling If you’re looking for time clock software that meets your needs as a business owner or manager, and is easy to use for employees, then look no further than Sling.

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Small Business Tip Distribution Document Sourcing 78

Culinary Cues

JUNE 11, 2020

OK, so here we are: restaurants are beginning to re-open (maybe prematurely, maybe not) and we are all scared to death. We are fearful that 25% or 50% capacity in our restaurants will not allow us to survive – so, what’s the point? Well, for one thing – normal really wasn’t that great for restaurants – was it?

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Restaurant Law Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 322

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Your restaurant is open and customers are back. Restaurants are struggling to find people in a tight market. The National Restaurant Association reports that while eating and drinking places are gaining more than a million jobs post-pandemic, the industry is still one million jobs short of reaching its pre-pandemic level of 12.3

Management 193

Management Management Food Safety Hiring 193

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

It’s no surprise that restaurants have been hit hard during the COVID-19 health crisis. However, pivoting your business model to takeout and delivery is not always the best—or only—option your restaurant has to boost sales during this time. Available from our sister restaurant @unasaskatoon for pickup or delivery.

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