7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone.

Events

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

Also, take into consideration that though you only can seat 25 to 50 percent of your restaurant, you still must cover 100 percent of the hard costs, so it might not be economical for many restaurants to open for such a small amount of business. Let the public see that you care about their safety and that of your employees.

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The National Labor Relations Board will issue its final rule tomorrow, February 26, governing joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act. The final rule will be effective April 27, 2020. NLRB Issues Joint-Employer Ruling. ” Chairman Ring was joined by Board Members Marvin E.

Mobile Ordering

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. 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.

2022

EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2020

But what was for some an opportunity to celebrate the early arrival of changing leaves and everything plaid was a harbinger of bad times to come for restaurateurs now reliant on outdoor seating and the warm weather that allows it to survive. And he wonders how this will play out as the season changes. “I That’s when the money dries up.”.

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Third, the onslaught of opioid, vaping, and alcohol combinations have forced the restaurant industry to begin hiring completely different generations of rock star employees, in both the front and back of the house. Improve employee performance. Reduce theft. Sean Bradley, AudioEye co-founder. The sleeping giant is virtual kitchens.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Also, in today's Covid challenged environment, Citrus safeguards both employees and customers by completely eliminating contact, enabling businesses to thrive, providing a safe pickup experience for all. The contest ends on December 31, 2020. “We employ hundreds of good, hard-working people who rely on their paycheck.

Serving

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AUGUST 5, 2020

” Aron most recently served as the Australian CEO & Country Manager for Deliveroo from 2015 to 2020, helping grow the company into 500 cities and 13 countries during his tenure. ” Ervin Cohen & Jessup Launches Food, Beverage and Hospitality Practice.

Food Safety

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 You can use a short term loan to finance just about any of your restaurant expenses: payroll, outdoor seating investment, food truck, etc.

Cash Management

EATER

AUGUST 10, 2021

The CEO of Chipotle was paid $38 million in 2020; the CEO of Yum! These companies could certainly afford to pay their line-level employees higher wages to entice them back to work. Currently, 886 offers back-of-house employees an hourly wage between $18 to $20, and front of house usually sees a minimum of $25.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

Across all six major segments, more than 9 in 10 operators plan to continue offering outdoor seating and the same number of operators are also likely to continue offering alcohol-to-go, if their jurisdiction allows it. Only one in ten operators think recruiting and retaining employees will be easier in 2023 than it was in 2022.

2023

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.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

Restaurant Law

EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

Amid a stark decrease in business and recreational travel, hotels across the country averaged 44 percent occupancy during 2020, compared to 66 percent the year prior, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Paramount to the concept’s success is employee safety. Hotels have suffered similarly.

Hotels

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

To understand if these policies drove reduced restaurant traffic, compared to what could have been expected had they never been implemented, Sense360 by Medallia examined select cities’ bar and restaurant foot traffic trends compared to a pre-pandemic baseline (February 2020).

Employee Relations

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As a restaurant manager, your job is to juggle several responsibilities—from managing employees and controlling costs to creating staff schedules and boosting revenue. 7 Core Restaurant Management Responsibilities Staffing : Hire, fire, train, and manage employees. But restaurant management is the glue that holds it all together.

Management

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AUGUST 14, 2020

In addition to team members wearing masks and gloves and implementing social distancing, Fazoli’s has enhanced sanitation procedures and limited dining room seating. We are offering a groundbreaking conversion opportunity with our new Fazoli’s 2020 Franchise Incentive Program. Clean Juice Adds Nine.

Franchising

EATER

MAY 16, 2024

Just recently, KNEAD Hospitality + Design , which operates more than a dozen restaurants in the DC area, introduced reimbursement of childcare costs — up to $1,800 per quarter — for salaried employees, which comprise 110 of their 920 staff members. Which, as an employee is one thing, but once you get into management, the stakes get higher.

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Currently, PJ’s Coffee has 124 locations and by the end of 2020, the franchise is expected to open an additional six cafes throughout the country. The design includes dining room seating zones, dedicated third-party delivery and pickup shelving, a closed kitchen, digital menu boards and a redesigned logo. "The

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

In 2020 alone, Curry Up Now anticipates opening 12 locations across the country. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments. We're excited to shake things up and make 2020 even more about what matters most: our purpose." Hattie Marie's Looks to Franchising. Taco Bell Sustainable Packaging.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

“While cafes, dining halls, cafeterias, and concessions stands may look a little different, I am confident that they will feel and be safe for our employees and everyone we serve,” said John Zillmer, Aramark’s CEO. Requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, including gloves and masks.

Food Safety

EATER

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Originally opened in 1976 as a partnership between Aisenstat and restaurateur Rod Gardiner, the tropical location of the chain followed the initial success of another co-owned business venture, Kobe Japanese Steak House, also in Waikīkī, which closed in 2020. Shelves of antique books accent various corner booth seatings.”

Back of House

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

A drive to create better working conditions and benefits for industry employees. million in February 2020. Restaurant operators are focused on cost control and need easy-to-use technology for a better employee experience and more significant data-driven insights. In September this year, there were 12.37

2024

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Adapting Your Footprint for Outdoor Seating. In areas of the country, such as Miami-Dade County, Florida, where our firm is located, restaurants have been able to reopen – if they have outdoor seating that meets social distance requirements. Judiciously monitor your employees’ health as well. Think Long-Term.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

data highlights: Usually, QSR brands see a dip in traffic from the last week of February to the first week of March, but three of the eight saw those fortunes turn in 2020. percent from unusually high numbers a year ago related to U.S. The first half of 2020 is forecast to total 10.23 Some Placer.ai That was up 5.7

Mobile Ordering

EATER

JULY 30, 2020

Throughout, she relates her own narrative and relationship to food to those of her mother and grandmothers. From OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HUNGER: A Memoir by Lisa Donovan, to be published on 8/4/2020 by Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC. Copyright (c) 2020 by Lisa Donovan.

Café

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The James Beard Foundation and VISIT PHILADELPHIA ® announced that together, the organizations will reveal the 2020 James Beard Awards nominees at a live press conference in Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 25 in partnership with Constellation Culinary Group. Both indoor and outdoor seating will accommodate up to 400 guests.

Brewery

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

To put that number in perspective, in 2020 the brand signed 34 new deals total, itself an achievement because COVID-19 created a tough environment for restaurants. The new location also will feature a spacious lawn that the team hopes to utilize for additional seating in the future. Black Bear Named Official Family Diner.

Franchising

Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Statista’s latest data indicates that: Revenue in the online food delivery segment is projected to reach $26,527m in 2020. Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2020-2024) of 5.1%, resulting in a projected market volume of $32,325m by 2024. You also have a lower dependency on table turnover.

Front of House

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Frances Allen has been named Chief Executive Officer and a member of Checkers & Rally’s Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2020. In early 2020, the brand added three restaurant veterans to its Board of Directors. Allen Named CEO at Checkers & Rally's. Taco John’s International Inc.

Franchising

Cheetah

MAY 31, 2021

By 2020 the company’s revenues were at $500k, an increase of 2,000%. So in October 2020 they launched Feastin’. This increases their delivery efficiency five-fold, enables direct employment with ethical wages, benefits and working hours for employees and even helps slow down today’s instant-gratification culture.

Delivery

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

“They are probably going to be in the driver’s seat for a long time, so you need to be flexible to them.”. Foster a Strong Culture to Connect with Employees. As the industry faces a workforce crisis, engaging and connecting with hourly team members will help foster employee loyalty and reduce turnover. Related Posts.

2019

Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Restaurant point of sale software can often handle bookings, arrange seating, collect and track customer information, and more. TouchBistro has an easy-to-use, intuitive interface, but it also comes with 24/7 support and training so that employees can easily manage it. Customer relation management (CRM). Tableside ordering.

POS

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Merely shifting to the online delivery model or reducing seating is not proving to be a financially viable option as they are already operating under severe economic strain. The guiding principle behind future restaurant crisis management should be the safety and security of your business, employees, and customers.

Management

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 Show genuine care for your staff What better way to reach new customers than by being referred to as a business that genuinely cares for all its employees? Customers today strongly believe in the importance of social responsibility.

Marketing

Hot Schedules

JANUARY 14, 2020

A slow, boring shift means employees receive lower tips and have less to do. These employees are then checked out or distracted on the job. Managers divide the sales revenue forecast by this number to determine how many employees they can put on the schedule. The time spent by a given employee differs for each scenario.

Employee Relations