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May/June 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

States Pass Business Immunity Laws : Five states (Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming) have passed laws that grant businesses immunity from civil liability for claims relating to COVID-19. The bills took effect immediately and are retroactive to March 11, 2020. Litigation.

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November/December 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Ninth Circuit Dismisses Popcorn Class Action : On December 4, 2020, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a class action lawsuit regarding partially hydrogenated oils in Pop Secret popcorn, finding a lack of Article III standing. Legislation.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2020 Edition

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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. Financial Trends Insights.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

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2020 State of the Restaurant Industry. The National Restaurant Association released its 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report which examines key factors impacting the restaurant industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends across segments from quickservice to fine dining.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

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Transparency into work environment precautions – Many restaurants and stores are publishing the precautions they are taking to ensure the safety of customers and employees. The top factor influencing the choice to buy alcoholic drinks with take out/delivery relates to ease and safety. Gift Card Sales Boom.

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Growth of Modern Contactless Payments: Increasing Restaurant Profitability and Efficiency

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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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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

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The restaurants who received the funding agreed to pay all employees non-tipped minimum wage, plus their tips as the restaurant returns to regular operations, and agreed to serve at least 500 free meals to New Yorkers affected by COVID-19. Keep your staff safe with Employee Health Check to ensure nobody is coming to work sick.

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