Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Here are 11 tips to set yourself up for success in 2021. Your cash flow may have been tight in 2020, so 2021 is the time to focus on your cash flow recovery and next steps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Restaurants are filling up again, but hiring and retaining employees in the midst of a national workforce shake-up remains an uphill battle. Recently the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that job openings in the hospitality industry increased by 130 percent in 2021, with over 1.7

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

Minimum Wage Rates for 2021 by State. state minimum wage rates for 2021 and the planned increases: Alabama: $7.25/hour hour for businesses with 4 or more employees. hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $14.00 for businesses with 26 or more employees (several cities also have their own minimum wage laws).

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7 Shifts

MARCH 18, 2021

In order to support the restaurant industry through uncharted waters, our team at 7shifts has worked together to derive important labor trends and insights from our network of restaurant pros. Some states had returned to stay-at-home orders, and dining rooms were once again shut down. It appears so. up and to the right, as they say.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

of employees rated sanitation efforts of ultra-high importance, with an average score of 4.1 Employees aren't satisfied with their current wages. Nearly half of all restaurant employees are hovering in the range of $11-15/hour (45.8%). 73% of those employees still receive tips. Employees want schedule flexibility.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 21, 2021

This article covers restaurant industry trends that restaurant owners must adopt in 2021 to sustain and strengthen their businesses. . Trends That Will Reshape The Restaurant Industry in 2021. Mentioned below are some of the top restaurant industry trends to watch out for in 2021. . Advanced Online Ordering Systems.

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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. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 15, 2021

All operators have them, but often they drift from being prescriptive to becoming optional with ad-hoc orders being placed across a variety of suppliers. Once the purchase is made, the most successful operators use their ordering system to set the supplier delivery schedule. Related Posts. First, let’s talk about supplier lists.

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Touch Bistro

MARCH 23, 2021

This article will also cover: Important restaurant tax deadlines for 2021 5 steps you need to take to increase cash flow during tax season. Important Deadlines for Restaurant Taxes in 2021. March 15, 2021: 2020 Federal Partnership tax return deadline 2020 S-corporation tax return deadline. May 17, 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2022

“Order more food.” Fast Facts on Deep Fryers : The cost of servicing hot side appliances, such as deep fryers, increased 38 percent in 2021. 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.

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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. Thankfully, technology is pushing the industry forward, and improving everything from reservations to ordering to dishwashing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

Crucially, they also display the restaurant’s air quality updates on its website, so diners can see for themselves that the air quality is good before deciding whether to order take out or commit to an in-person visit. Lastly, with these measures, service staff can feel safer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Since the late summer of 2021, many major U.S. cities have implemented requirements for patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to dine indoors at restaurants. At a time when over one-third of U.S This paints an interesting picture around the current and potential future state of the country’s restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

On Thursday November 4, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that requires employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that each of their employees is either (i) fully vaccinated, or (ii) tests negative for COVID-19 on at least a weekly basis.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

List all employees and partners. If you're serving food at your coffee shop, your employees should complete a food handler's course. In 1992, the Department of Justice passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure that employees and customers with disabilities have the same access to basic services as other people.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 8, 2021

Consumer Price Index research indicates rapid inflation in early 2021, so you could understand why operators are increasingly concerned. Errors in formulas and data entry can go uncorrected for long periods of time, resulting in a string of bad decisions and unfortunate misses: Over- or under-ordering. Related Posts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão. .

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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. "While most consumers do not expect the pandemic to end in 2021, they are already considering their future lifestyles, including dining behavior."

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Several other pandemic-related trends will continue into 2022 and beyond, and new trends will also emerge. Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry are projected to total $789 billion in 2021, up 19.7 Here's a summary of what to expect and what restaurants can do to stay ahead. Staffing Shortages Continue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

The report illustrates the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry and provides an updated look at key indicators and trends influencing the industry's recovery as of June/July 2021, including the current state of the economy, workforce, and food and beverage sales. million jobs in the first half of 2021.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

T he recent employee tax deferral, IRS Notice 2020-65 , seems like a good deal, right? Defer employee social security taxes during this challenging time? As with most IRS or other government-related changes, the details are a bit confusing and there is much left up to interpretation for your HR and Finance teams. The Details.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 5, 2021

Regulations and details have not yet been released by the SBA, which is required to issue implementing regulations by January 6, 2021. Additionally, businesses applying for a PPP loan can also apply for Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC), if the credits are not applicable to wages paid with forgiven PPP loan funds.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Book found herself texting pictures of the staff schedule to employees day-in and day-out. “I From the simple schedule builder, to shifts published right to an employees’ mobile device, Book was able to save valuable time to get back into other aspects of shop management. “[Now], was a pain. We were using MICROS pre-COVID.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

Many employers were already making their own choices about how to provide paid leave for restaurant employees getting vaccinated or those who are recovering from any possible side effects. ” If your business has fewer than 500 employees, you are an eligible employer. Earn tax credits for providing COVID-19 vaccination paid leave.

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 12, 2022

From time and attendance advancements tracking the employee from clock-in to punch-out to POS analytics feeding corporate monthly location performance trends, there’s no doubt innovation will give restaurant groups insights and efficiency undreamed of just a decade ago – but how do IT teams go about orchestrating a great reinvention?

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Sling

DECEMBER 3, 2021

At the most basic, payroll reports are documents (hard copy and digital) in which you conduct calculations with regard to: Wages paid to employees. Really, you can create payroll reports to give you insight on any aspect of your employees’ labor, including: Hours worked. September 10, 2021, and September 24, 2021).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

These virtual brands have allowed restaurants to hone in on hot niche trends (anything chicken related, typically) with consumers. For the 12 months ended March 31, 2021, their pace of digital orders was up by 207 percent, versus 98 percentthrough direct restaurant ordering. Risks to Look Out For.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This carried into 2021 as 110,000 restaurants were closed either permanently or temporarily. Online ordering. Due to the pandemic, many patrons have moved to online ordering to avoid contact with others. What type of online ordering technology would suit your business best?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2021

Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. Hot on Hot Chicken. Albuquerque, N.M.;

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

. $900 Billion Stimulus Bill Provides Some Relief for Restaurants : On December 21, 2020, Congress agreed to a $900 billion stimulus bill, passed as The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“the Act”). Businesses with fewer than 300 employees are eligible for a maximum of $2 million in loans. Administrative Developments.

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EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

“They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee. Luna started on the enchilada line at Amy’s San Jose plant in December 2021, and then became a machine operator in the pizza department after four months.

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Modern Restaurant Management

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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit that was created during the pandemic for employers who experienced difficulties in 2020 and 2021 as a result of COVID shutdown orders and related economic disruptions. Even if businesses applied for and received PPP loans, they can still qualify for the ERC.

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Next Restaurants

JANUARY 27, 2021

As we now move forward into 2021 , it’s more obvious than ever that digital marketing is essential in this industry. Communicating online and making sure your patrons know your hours, offers, policies, procedures and more can keep things going strong even if you’re only offering takeout orders. Share Health & Safety Measures.

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2021

These companies could certainly afford to pay their line-level employees higher wages to entice them back to work. Eric Sze, Eater 2021 New Guard member and chef-owner of 886 restaurant in Manhattan, says that he considers himself a “very lucky owner” and hasn’t had too much trouble bringing staff back.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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