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MARCH 3, 2020

California Supreme Court Defines Hours Worked : On February 13, 2020, the California Supreme Court interpreted what “hours worked” means under California law in an employment case involving Apple that may have repercussions in the restaurant industry. The law went into effect on January 1, 2020.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

For instance, the growth of delivery led to uncharted operational struggles, with more business came heightened compliance risks and of course, with more customers came labor-related headaches. diners spent nearly $27 billion last year on restaurant delivery, and the convenience-driven service still has more room to grow in 2020.

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MAY 1, 2020

Q1 Yelp Economic Average (YEA) , which takes a holistic look at the local economic changes since the start of 2020, focused on the economic impact of COVID-19. Key restaurant findings from the Q1 2020 YEA include: More than 30,000 restaurants have shut down – temporarily or permanently – as of Sunday, April 19. Eating 2020.

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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. Covered Period. Reductions in Average Full-Time Equivalency.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Restaurant and bar related concerns. 77 percent of restaurants and bars indicated that ensuring the health and safety of employees was their top concern. Restaurant and bar related concerns. 77 percent of restaurants and bars indicated that ensuring the health and safety of employees was their top concern.

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APRIL 27, 2020

The guidance focuses on food safety, cleaning and sanitizing, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing. The guidance builds on already established best practices and available requirements that address specific health and safety concerns related to the spread of COVID-19. .” Employee health.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Lawyers have spooked them into avoiding conversations about managing employees for fear of taking on the liability of being joint employers. Consequently, many people with little or no management experience are suddenly responsible for hiring, training, and managing employees without the involvement of their franchisor.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In January 2020, the United States Department of Labor (USDL) announced a final ruling which updates the interpretation of “joint employer” status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) effective March 16, 2020. Supervision/control over the employee’s work and schedule. What did the USDL change?

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

. – Frenchie Audette, VP of Food Service at Divert In 2024, the restaurant industry continued to adjust to changes sparked by 2020. With so many people leaving the industry, restaurants stepped up—raising wages, creating new opportunities, and doubling down on the employee experience.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Many restaurant owners and managers immediately invested in multiple technology solutions to stay afloat in 2020, with contactless order and payment solutions being the most important. The value of a universal payment system could improve employee experiences. Fast forward to 2022, and the attitude has changed drastically.

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JUNE 17, 2020

If you are one of the businesses that has been lucky enough to receive a small business loan through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (or otherwise have been able to secure alternate financial backing), you may have been able to retain many of your employees and maintain business continuity in the interim. [1].

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AUGUST 12, 2021

In the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry would be today. Four Tech Solutions to Improve Guest and Employee Experiences. Here are four top technologies that can reshape the drive-thru, enhancing the employee and guest experience while boosting the bottom line.

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MAY 19, 2021

The Mayo Clinic defines job burnout as “a special type of work-related stress – a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” ” Employee burnout is especially prevalent in the hospitality industry. As of June 2020, nearly 1.2

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APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. In November 2023, the National Restaurant Association reported that full-service restaurant employment levels were still 4 percent below February 2020 readings. Coffee in 2023. Data from the U.S.

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MARCH 30, 2020

On Friday, March 26, 2020, the president signed the CARES Act, the largest stimulus legislation in U.S. Paycheck Protection Loans : Restaurants with fewer than 500 employees may borrow money through the Small Business Association (“SBA”) for a variety of costs related to employee compensation and benefits.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Several other pandemic-related trends will continue into 2022 and beyond, and new trends will also emerge. percent from 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association. In addition, 75 percent of restaurant operators say recruiting employees was their top challenge, the highest level ever recorded.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

Every restaurant business needs some form of an employee handbook. It should serve as a guide for your employees to reference on an ongoing basis. Sick leave policies and PTO are among the employee handbook items that may need to be changed this year. You can codify what works into a policy moving forward.

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APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

percent as of September 30, 2020. ” Restaurant employees would practice proper protocols behind the scenes: cooking foods to proper temperatures, avoiding cross-contamination, washing hands and equipment, etc. For the most part, restaurants have adopted COVID-related safety protocols. Treat Location Employees Like Assets.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Historically, food service businesses formulated a single year-long budget tailored to labor needs, food costs, average daily revenues, capacity levels and customer trends – all of which were in relation to historical results and relatively stable. Unfortunately, it could take as long as 6-12 months before the entire U.S.

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APRIL 8, 2020

The program was created to help small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) with funds to pay up to eight weeks of payroll costs, including benefits. As an example, a private equity-owned restaurant group might qualify for the PPP by having fewer than 500 employees per location. Employee Retention Credit. 10 million.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

As restaurants hire new employees, they are finding it more difficult to come across experienced workers who can also train other team members. Here I will walk through actionable tips to help you train employees and understand the basics of liquor licensing as your restaurant bounces back: Renewing Your Liquor License.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. Implementing the latest tools of the trade can simplify tasks for employees and help restaurants wow diners. A Window into Warewashing.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

At Sleepy Bee, our work towards B Corp certification began in the summer of 2020, a time when many of us in the industry were wondering, “What are we doing here?” ” Additionally, you will speak to or put in place written policies around employee and manager expectations and a code of ethics.

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. The time is now to explore grants.

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MARCH 31, 2022

Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? The "timed" drive-thru waits of customers were always essential for the bottom-line of the business, but the flaw continued to be, ‘How do we not only have our employees engaged in the effort, but have their commitment to speed of service as well?’

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APRIL 6, 2022

This is especially important for potential clients prone to allergies, given that the region has been clouded by recurrent wildfires in 2020 and 2021. Restaurants can increase employee satisfaction during the most competitive environment on record for the restaurant industry. Lastly, with these measures, service staff can feel safer.

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MARCH 18, 2020

” The Association proposed three separate categories of protection for industry restaurants and employees: directed/targeted financial relief; loans/insurance options for impacted small businesses; and tax measures. Before coronavirus, the recruitment and retention of employees was the top challenge for the restaurant industry.

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JULY 29, 2021

In 2020 alone, the FBI received 791,790 internet crime complaints , which is 300,000 more than the year prior. Educate Employees. Consequently, you should educate all employees about safe security practices like using strong passwords, not opening suspicious emails, and always logging out of devices.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

Fryer service volumes increased 93 percent from the start of the pandemic in March 2020 through December 2021 – leaving many operators rushing for repairs and replacements. The average number of service requests for electric fryers is 67 percent higher than requests for gas fryers. Ready, set, bite!

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MAY 6, 2020

For restaurants, this means dine-in service will begin again — or will be soon — and more employees will be returning to work. The following is a look at just some of the considerations regarding employees that restaurant owners and managers will need to focus on in the weeks and months to come.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In April 2020, Congress implemented the PPP program offering businesses forgivable loans to cover costs associated with payroll or certain other operating costs, like mortgage payments or utilities, for a period of 24 weeks (the covered period). Reducing employee salaries by no more than 25 percent during the covered period.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

C3 looked to answer those questions and others when we surveyed over 500 parents with young kids (ages 4-10) during the third week of June 2020. They also have expectations of safety procedures that relate specifically to kids. Kid-friendliness is key for bringing families back to restaurants.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The 2020 winners were supposed to be announced on September 25, after COVID-19 postponed the original May 5 ceremony date.) On July 23, an anonymous foundation employee told Eater that the lengthy list of demands was “met with more gaslighting and deferred action.” Cancelling the 2020 James Beard Chef and Restaurant Awards.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Coming out of 2020, few restaurant types were better prepared for the new normal than quick service and fast casual. What 3,700 Restaurant Employees are Looking For To Stay Engaged. Where we have seen significant changes are both in the total number of labor hours per day, and labor costs in relation to sales. Data Methodology.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Overall velocity in the latest week is also positive compared to pre-pandemic levels, with Total US up +10 percent versus 2020. Sales velocity is now +4 percent vs January 4, 2020.

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APRIL 30, 2021

Necessary safety protocols and the heightened risk of contracting the virus in closed quarters combined to shut down majority of businesses in 2020. Restaurants were harder hit than most because many food related businesses weren’t ready to transition to digital services.

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