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Donatos: From Transformation to Transition

Modern Restaurant Management

Donatos and its franchise partners operate 178 traditional restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oklahoma. Before becoming President and CEO in 2010, he oversaw expansion and development of the brand’s retail division, Jane’s Dough Premium Foods.

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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Hunter also has plans for a robust dining program in partnership with San Diego’s top restaurants and caterers. Zagat debuted Zagat Stories.

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IHOP Flip’d and 12 Days of Giftmas

Modern Restaurant Management

The National Labor Relations Board instructed an administrative law judge to approve settlements resolving complaints against McDonald’s USA LLC, McDonald’s Restaurants of Illinois, Inc., and 29 franchisees, based on violations allegedly committed by McDonald’s Restaurants of Illinois and the franchisees.

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What Happens When Crowdfunding Isn’t Enough?

EATER

I really thought all I needed to do was make sure that my business plan reflected taking over a new space and building it out according to laws and regulations. So if I want to start a restaurant and I’m asking for $100,000, I need to have at least $100,000 in cash or assets. And as a single restaurant owner, that’s impossible.

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From the Strategist: The Best Wine Subscriptions, According to Sommeliers

EATER

A note that while these subscriptions all ship nationwide, laws surrounding wine shipping vary state by state, so availability will be subject to your location. Best overall wine subscription. SommSelect Monthly Wine Club. “If Right now, Primal Wine is also offering new subscribers a free bottle for their first month, plus free shipping.

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2024 Colorado Minimum Wage Guide

SpotOn

This tip credit system allows restaurants (and other businesses that rely on gratuities) to keep labor costs down. Since Colorado passed its first minimum wage laws in 1935 at $0.35 If tipped employees—like food and beverage workers—don't make $14.42 Colorado's minimum wage is $7.17 in 2023 to $14.42

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How ADA Compliance Help Boost Restaurant Business

Gourmet Marketing

ADA Compliance for Restaurant Business. You most likely know about how to make the inside and outside of your restaurant compliant with federal laws, but have you thought about your website? To help you sort it all out, let’s look at how ADA compliance helps to boost restaurant business. How did the man win?

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