Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Full-service restaurants are exempt from this law if employees sort organic waste. Litigation. commerce that violated the Lanham Act.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

The National Restaurant Association released new guidance for operation reopening which provides a basic summary of recommended practices that can be used to help mitigate exposure to the COVID-19 virus. The document is meant to be used in conjunction with instruction operators receive from authorities during their reopening phase-in.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Operations for 7shifts, I have been based in the New York technology and hospitality space for years (including a leadership role at Yelp for nearly a decade). Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. As the Head of U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 17, 2020

Helpful articles and resources related to Restaurants and COVID-19. Updated March 17, 2020. We have compiled those that we find the most helpful and informative for restaurant owners and operators. Eater A Comprehensive Guide to Coronavirus and the Food World. Posted March 16, 2020 .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Top Foods of 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

Most restaurants now are dealing with a fraction of their normal staff due to the reduction in operations, either because of state by state social distancing requirements and/or a diminished number of patrons who are willing to dine out these days. Let the patrons know what you are doing to assist with safety measures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Meanwhile, guest checks dropped considerably for full-service restaurants, a drop that was fueled in large part by beverage sales being almost completely eliminated by the shift to off-premise only operations. Consumers prefer an easy experience when they do choose to order food or buy products or services online. on-premise space.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. Consider food costs, labor costs, and cost of marketing your reopening. Plan your budget to include food costs, labor costs, operating costs, marketing costs, and any extra costs such as for party favors and special decor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Fast food giant McDonald’s is no stranger to litigation, having defended itself against lawsuits over everything from racial discrimination to hot coffee. And they also reinforce the necessity of ensuring restaurant environments are as safe for employees as they are for patrons in these dangerous times.

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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. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Now brands are trying to balance speed to market and operational readiness.

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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 That means if you get a line of credit as a safety net for an emergency and never use it, you won't have to pay anything for it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Six major themes are expected to drive restaurant operator profitability and beverage attachment post-COVID, according to the Coca-Cola 2021 Fountain Foodservice Beverage Strategy Survey. Optimize assortment : foodservice operators can expand reach by optimizing beverage assortment to fit consumer preferences across dining modes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

" They have been selected by a growing number of diners who are conscious of cleanliness, safety, and health. This is especially important for potential clients prone to allergies, given that the region has been clouded by recurrent wildfires in 2020 and 2021. Lastly, with these measures, service staff can feel safer.

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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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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

states are forcing non-essential businesses to stop operations. However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. staff Telling employees that they won’t have any shifts for several weeks (or even months) is a difficult thing to do.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

But restaurants, now that they are also bringing people back inside, are going to have do the harder work of making it a permanent solution—whether that's a pickup window adjacent to their door or reworking their kitchen in such a way that its food is flowing to the front of house in a more efficient manner. 'What’s In It?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Now, the building is the home of The 1894 Lodge, a bar and restaurant with a unique, chef-driven menu loaded with comfort food. However, Logan insisted on keeping the restaurant operating to serve his loyal patrons and keep his staff (safely) working. “We My staff was great,” he said. They stayed together.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

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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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales. market for online food delivery.

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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. Virtual kitchens handle food delivery and have additional staff at the facility, so the barbecue brand will only need to employ a limited number of team members. .

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EATER

MAY 22, 2020

Whole Foods photo, Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images; illustrations, zuperia /Shutterstock. The risk is real: Dozens of supermarket workers have already died of COVID-19; this week, Randy Narvaez, a longtime employee at the Kroger-owned King Scoopers, in Denver, became the latest casualty of the crisis.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 11, 2021

The Employee Benefits Outlook Post COVID-19. How the pandemic has affected employee benefit trends and expectations in the hospitality industry. Due to spikes in cases over the 2020 holiday season, many states across the U.S. Support Employees Getting COVID-19 Vaccinations. were forced to reduce capacity yet again.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Owning and operating a restaurant is difficult under the best circumstances. So, what do we consider owning and operating a restaurant impacted by COVID-19? Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2020

In the following post, we’ll be covering the state and provincial requirements for health and safety among restaurant workers—follow your jurisdiction’s laws to keep your team safe and healthy. Last updated May 15th, 2020 Health Screening Requirements in the US Click the state titles to expand. Notes: Employees must wear CFC.

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Focus POS

JUNE 2, 2020

According to the National Restaurant Association, the food service industry has encountered a shortfall of $80 billion and counting. Restaurateurs are pivoting to recoup the lowest level of sales seen in more than 35 years—for some, that’s the lowest sales seen in their lifetime of operating their business or restaurant chain. .

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EATER

AUGUST 3, 2020

More than 43,000 meatpacking and food processing workers have tested positive for COVID-19 this year This story was originally published on Civil Eats. “A That’s how a decade-long employee for Tyson Foods, Inc. A nightmare.”. in northwest Arkansas describes working for the meat processor during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

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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EATER

APRIL 20, 2022

Critics say they make food inequity even worse. During the 2018 election campaign that swept her into office, a constituent quizzed her about the spread of dollar stores and the lack of healthy food choices in her district, where the residents are more than 80 percent Black. James Leynse/Corbis via Getty Images.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2020

Safety in the restaurant industry has always been a priority. However, over the past few years other unconventional safety problems have begun to arise within the food and restaurant business. In order to address these concerns, the restaurant industry must overhaul their view of public safety.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 1, 2022

In fact, an average American consumes ~23 lbs of ice cream and related frozen desserts every year. In 2020, the US ice cream industry produced more than 1 billion gallons of ice creams generating around USD 5.6 Food Service License. Check the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) website for more details.

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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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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

When the pandemic hit, Tamez continued to support local restaurants, Uni among them, by ordering takeout, but the food was never quite as good, he says. For nearly a year, since the pandemic forced the closure of dining rooms nationwide, restaurants have operated on the brink of collapse. Hotels have suffered similarly.

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Hot Schedules

DECEMBER 19, 2019

And, they know how operations perform. Operators and managers feel the pressure to collect as much data as possible. They operate in silos and produce narrow reports, so they can get reporting done quickly. A picture of your operations that shows you the impact of your decisions across the board. Health and safety.

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Deliverect

APRIL 20, 2020

Food delivery was booming business before we were hit by the coronavirus. 2020 food trends predicted a rise in the popularity of desserts and sides, both in-house and for deliveries, and it appears that life in lockdown has sped up this trend. Desserts and side dishes. Wholesale ingredients and grocery delivery. Ghost kitchens.

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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.

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