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The Museum of Ice Cream’s Not Only an Instagram Fantasy, It’s Also a Nightmare Workplace

EATER

but as the museum plans its reopening, hourly and salaried employees alike lay out a pattern of abuse and disrespect, stemming from the company’s founder. Maryellis Bunn, who founded the Museum in 2016, required everyone at the company to take on an ice cream nickname, according to the report. Cindy Ord/Getty Images.

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How to Choose the Right Restaurant Technologies

Ordyx

You must be aware that privacy laws require you to inform employees and customers that there is a camera running. Sales tracking should also have a tab or check management. ​ Another advantage of inventory tracking is that it can help to detect employee theft. Fight Credit Card Fraud In 2016, there were around 1.26

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P.F. Chang’s To Go and Wing Squad Delivers

Modern Restaurant Management

PPX Hospitality Brands will manage two restaurant groups headquartered in metro Boston, the aforementioned Smith & Wollensky, and The Strega Group, a collection of Italian chophouses recently acquired from the Varano Group. In 2016, Splick-it acquired its competitor, Onosys, to further the combined company’s product offering.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. Dining Trends in Canada.

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

In 2016, the average net profit margin across the industry was a mere 3%. And when all costs and variables are considered, high-end restaurants need to be particularly well-managed to survive. At the end of the shift, the manager would then inspect the contents of the food box. Shifts in the real estate market can raise rent.

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

In 2016, the average net profit margin across the industry was a mere 3%. And when all costs and variables are considered, high-end restaurants need to be particularly well-managed to survive. At the end of the shift, the manager would then inspect the contents of the food box. Shifts in the real estate market can raise rent.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

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? Looking Ahead. Generational Divide.

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