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Our Wage Models are Broken

7 Shifts

They push the envelope on what an equitable and sustainable future can and should look like, for all of us. The Tip Pooling Model After the FLSA updated its guidance in 2018, it became legal to share tips across hourly employees, as long as they’re all paid the state’s full minimum wage. That’s where RAISE comes in.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Coupled with the fact that December of 2018 was strong in terms of same-store sales thus presenting a challenging comparison, December of 2019 was projected to be weak regardless of holiday shifts.” percent in 2018). percentage points compared with the growth recorded for 2018. percent since Q3 of 2017.

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What is Laurina coffee?

Perfect Daily Grind

This was notably showcased in the winning 2018 World Brewers Cup routine. José and his team recruited volunteer farmers across the island through radio announcements. In 2018, Emi Fukahori of MAME Coffee won the World Brewers Cup championship using Daterra’s anaerobically fermented Laurina. “We

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

Modern Restaurant Management

According to research by The Good Food Institute, 30 percent of Americans are reducing their total meat consumption, and another 2018 Johns Hopkins study has found that 60 percent of Americans are reducing their consumption of at least one type of animal meat. trillion global meat industry and be worth $140 billion in the next decade.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

We expect this year will see growth in off-premises options, technology that streamlines operations, and more restaurants that are talking about their increased sustainable and eco-friendly practices.” Healthy, sustainable options increase alongside changing alcohol preferences. percent between 2015 and 2018, compared with a 2.5

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An Eater’s Guide to the Most Retro-Chic Ski Towns in the Alps

EATER

Lech, Austria Vorarlberg, Austria’s smallest federal state, has long been known for its artisanal culture and craftsmanship, especially in design and architecture; locally sourced wood and old-school know-how combine to create many of the sustainable houses in the area.

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Federal Grants Programs for Shared Use Commercial Kitchens Supporting Local Food Systems

The Food Corridor

In 2018, Brooking Economic Development Corporation received a USDA Rural Business Development grant of $91,025 to create a commercial kitchen and implement a technical assistance program to support local entrepreneurs. And with the increased funding amounts, your odds are better than ever. Brookings, South Dakota (Rural Development).