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May/June 2021 Legal Update

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Introduced : On June 8, 2021, a bipartisan group of Senators and U.S. Utah Microenterprise Home Kitchen Law Goes into Effect : On May 5, 2021, Utah’s microenterprise home kitchen law went into effect. Legislation. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry.

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Inflation Is Impacting The Restaurant Industry. Here’s How To Fight It.

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We also wanted to see if the inflation concerns many are expressing are showing in restaurants as large flows of government stimulus are distributed. To answer this question, we compared 2019 vs 2021 restaurant receipts. Are restaurant patrons adjusting their tips to help offset these higher prices? in 2019 and $99.50

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

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73% of those employees still receive tips. Implement a tip pool. Tip pooling is another way that restaurants are changing up compensation more fair across the board. A tip pool eliminates some of the downsides of tipping like inconsistent wages, an emphasis on “good tables,” and an individual mentality among serving staff.

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Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas: How to Start

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The software processes and tracks customer orders then distribute the rewards when a qualifying purchase is made. A good tip is to design a rewards system based on the results you want to get. A good tip is to condense this information in an employee handbook. How to leverage restaurant loyalty programs?

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

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We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. Benefits can include: Increased efficiency: Ghost kitchens are designed for efficiency with less staff, and can help restaurant owners save time and money. Table of Contents.

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Ultimate Restaurant Payroll Guide 2021

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Doing payroll," or “running payroll,” encompasses the following: Calculating how much money (including tips) your business owes employees and contractors during a specific pay period. Ultimate Restaurant Payroll Guide 2021 for retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k). After tips, Max makes the state minimum wage of $10/hour.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2020 Edition

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Guests are willing to tip between 10 percent-25 percent more when dining out. Consumers on Tipping. Sense360's COVID-19 research conducted a survey on what's driving consumer behavior changes when it comes to restaurant tipping and visiting retailers. 18-34 year olds are actually more likely to be tipping more.

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