Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and US Treasury department’s PPP loan forgiveness application was released on May 15, 2020 ( Forgiveness Application ). The much-awaited guidance does little to address the unique challenges afflicting the restaurant industry. The restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

"But while consumers are anxious to get back out there to eat, they come with new expectations on everything from menus to the technology used to increase safety. . "Throughout COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able.

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7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

PPP Loans The Paycheck Protection Program seeks to protect jobs and cover other employee-related expenses by offering small businesses SBA loan amounts up to 2.5 These government-backed loans carry loan amounts up to $5 million with low-interest rates and generous repayment terms. And no money means mo' problems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? The personalization of drive-thrus began internally across many brands a few years back. How is QSR ownership changing? Every minute! Great question. David Vance.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 17, 2020

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, there is going to be a spectrum of opportunity for restaurant acquisitions available for operators and investors alike. We think foodservice-related investments can be grouped into one of three types. The Silver-Lining Investment Thesis for the Restaurant Industry.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Employee Turnover is at an All-Time High: 5 Emerging Benefits Trends You Need to Know. The past year has seen employee turnover reach an all-time high , and you’ve likely experienced it at your own business. Employee turnover greatly hampers throughput and cuts into available revenues. b3lineicon|b3icon-24hours|? |24

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Restaurant365

JUNE 4, 2020

We have outlined answers to some frequently asked questions as it relates to the guidance currently in place: When does the 8 week forgiveness period begin? NOTE: As of June 3, 2020, both the House and Senate have passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. Carbon emissions labeling helps inform our impact on planetary health.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The pandemic caused added pressure in 2020, with sales down $239 billion from expected levels and employment dropping 3.1 Operational cost is a huge factor in the equation for restaurant success. percent of operating costs and ingredients rising to 32.5 With wages increasing to 34.6 Online ordering. H3: A strong loyalty program.

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2021

The best way to attract long-term workers (back to) the restaurant industry, according to many who advocate for low-wage workers, is to pay people more. Through supply and demand, the thinking goes, higher wages will increase demand, and the restaurant industry can get back up and running again. That money has to come from somewhere.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the decades that have followed, places like Alloy (decorative cherry blossoms, pink walls), Model Milk (airy, multilevel dining areas), and Sukiyaki House (sushi counter displaying seafood flown in from Japan) — which offer experiences devoid of steak and ornate dark wood — have continued to change what diners expect of fine dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Restaurant365 customer Wow Bao recently announced it has partnered with operators in various cities to offer alternative sources of revenue by utilizing their space, equipment and personnel to serve prepared Wow Bao staples, while third-party delivery providers provide delivery of the meals to customers. What is a ghost kitchen?

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 22, 2020

s if this year hasn’t been complicated enough, 2020 also brought new Fair Work Week requirements for Philadelphia and Chicago. Effective Date April 1, 2020 July 1, 2020. Employees 250+ employees 50+ employees in Chicago. Predictive Scheduling Comes to the Windy City and City of Brotherly Love.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Restaurant CEO priorities are shifting in 2020, and it makes sense given how quickly the consumer and competitive landscape are shifting as well as the introduction of new forces impacting the industry. Here, we round up ten factors influencing how leaders are evolving their views and approach. When Arex disclosed an 8.5%

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. The top items paired with ibuprofen included Cheesesteaks, Cognac, Nacho Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese, and Cold Brew!

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” The third wave of safety in restaurants is not going to be an operational issue. I’m hoping that The Person of the Year in 2020 is the essential worker.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Meet the Villains Part One: The Busywork Beast in the Back-Office Lair. They take the form of wasted time, effort and cash, and cause havoc and frustration for your employees and guests alike. Stay tuned as we introduce you to the villains who thrive on operational inefficiencies. Related Posts. Download our free eBook.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Understandably they choose the less physically demanding, more controlled environments this makes filling third shift employees and delivery drivers incredibly difficult. After a year of relatively low demand, consumers can’t wait to get out of the house and into restaurants. Reading Time: 5 minutes. Labor Crisis Continues.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 4, 2021

Not to mention, 84% of operators said their staffing levels are lower than normal. are trying everything and the kitchen sink to recruit and retain employees in the face of a labor shortage the likes of which this industry hasn’t seen in decades. million food service employees lost their jobs in 2020. In total, 2.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Furthermore, a recent study by SaverLife sponsored by the FINRA Foundation found that savings balances above just $250 are correlated with increased housing security, ability to pay utility bills, and avoiding high-cost borrowing. It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 23, 2019

HotSchedules Employees to Give Back During Global Charity Day Oct. Employees across the company’s Austin, Atlanta, Denver, and Sydney offices will take the day to volunteer at a number of local charities. Related Posts. Luckily, there are ways to defeat this back office villain. The Denver, Colo.,

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Learn how outsourcing your HR can increase employee engagement while decreasing liabilities and fees. As a result, the impact on your employees’ experience and the guest experience is tangible. If they’re stuck in the back of house they can’t be out front, improving the guest experience. Any mistake is costly.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

It’s all restaurant owners and operators are talking about: the current staffing challenges in the restaurant industry. And while this is good news, most restaurant operators are having trouble staffing their restaurants to meet the rising demand for on-site dining. million down from February 2020.” million jobs.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Most staff members have little, if any, control over operations at the restaurant where they happened to be employed in the spring of 2020. If there hadn’t been a financial incentive to go back to work, I would have waited longer,” he says. Sandy Levine owns Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails in Detroit and is also high-risk.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. . Current franchisees are eligible for $5,000 off franchisee fees.

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Deliverect

APRIL 20, 2020

Whereas this statement was undeniably true before the crisis, it now looks like off-premises dining will be even bigger once things go back to normal. Recent consumer surveys show that 67% of US consumers will be very cautious about dining in a restaurant once they reopen, and 12% claim they may never go back to dining in at all.

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2020

From the Editor: Everything you missed in food news last week This post originally appeared on August 8, 2020 in Amanda Kludt’s newsletter “From the Editor,” a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world each week. Read the archives and subscribe now. There are usually a handful of big ones every week.

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EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2021

My parents and I lived in an old trailer in Sonora until I was two or three, then they came back to Arizona and they bought a house. They kicked me out of the house,” she said. Getty Images. The day-to-day realities of a gig economy driver for DoorDash and Postmates: 12-hour days, bad tips, customer abuse, and parking tickets .

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EATER

AUGUST 3, 2020

That’s how a decade-long employee for Tyson Foods, Inc. The machine operator didn’t want to be publicly identified for fear of reprisal, but he told Civil Eats that he’s worried about his safety since the coronavirus began to spread at meatpacking plants in March. A nightmare.”.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. When your business is located in an affected region, the federal minimum wage takes a back seat to the state or city rate. hour for businesses with 4 or more employees. In the U.S., Arkansas: $11.00/hour

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

For nearly a year, since the pandemic forced the closure of dining rooms nationwide, restaurants have operated on the brink of collapse. For restaurants housed within hotels, with plenty of empty suites to spare, an inevitable union emerged: Why not briefly fill rooms by offering an exclusive evening of private pandemic dining?

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Understandably they choose the less physically demanding, more controlled environments this makes filling third shift employees and delivery drivers incredibly difficult. After a year of relatively low demand, consumers can’t wait to get out of the house and into restaurants. Labor Issues Exacerbate Food Chain Crisis.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

shipments of plant-based meat from major broadline foodservice distributors to restaurant chains and non-commercial foodservice operators and was commissioned from NPD, a leading foodservice analytics provider. Yard House was also recognized for its ten plant-based dishes that feature Gardein’s plant-based chicken.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Having served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Wyatt will oversee a newly created “Office of CEO” that includes Chief Financial Officer Caryn Doyle and Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Randy Miller. This edition of MRM News Bites features Boston Market, Danu Partners, P.F. New CEO at Boston Market.

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EATER

JANUARY 19, 2022

In what can feel like a repeat of spring 2020, people are sharing photos of similar scenes at stores around the country, and reports of empty shelves are coming in from Massachusetts and Florida. began paying attention to food supply chains in a new way. . began paying attention to food supply chains in a new way. And then omicron hit.

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