Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. As operators look to bolster these two key areas, they’re also closely watching employee training and guest preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. Coffee in 2023. In 2024, we expect these trends to shape the restaurant sector.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Florida is a great place to operate restaurants thanks to its huge tourism draw and an influx of retirees with disposable income. But beyond minimum wage laws, there are other Florida-specific regulations—like overtime laws and child labor laws—that affect the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As restaurants hire new employees, they are finding it more difficult to come across experienced workers who can also train other team members. Here I will walk through actionable tips to help you train employees and understand the basics of liquor licensing as your restaurant bounces back: Renewing Your Liquor License.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

According to a new survey by the National Restaurant Association, restaurant operators don’t think the future looks very bright. Nearly all of the operators surveyed think rising food and labor costs pose significant challenges heading into 2023, and half expect to be less profitable in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. “Dram shop liability” refers to the body of law governing the liability of taverns, liquor stores and other establishments engaged in the commercial sale of alcohol.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2024

The United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas handed down a summary judgement decision, vacating the National Labor Relations Board’s 2023 Joint Employer Rule. The Restaurant Law Center and the Texas Restaurant Association joined a coalition of business groups, led by the U.S. Circuit Court.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. Read the first part, here.

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APRIL 29, 2021

Nearly 6 weeks after the American Rescue Plan was signed into law, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a reality. billion in grants for restaurants to use to cover everything from payroll to rent. This includes: Restaurants. You can use the funds to cover expenses incurred from February 15, 2020 until March 11, 2023.Expenses

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JANUARY 5, 2024

New York restaurant owners must maintain compliance with laws and regulations on multiple levels: statewide regulations, federal guidance, and local ordinances. The result is a complex patchwork of laws that varies from place to place. The restaurant then retaliated against the staff member who reported the violation.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It’s no secret that with a workforce mass exodus and rising minimum wages, the restaurant industry is long overdue for an overhaul of its business structure and compensation model. Our coalition of restaurant owners across the country come together to share best practices about wages and benefits. Rethinking Wages: Where to Start?

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JANUARY 5, 2024

New York restaurant owners must maintain compliance with laws and regulations on multiple levels: statewide regulations, federal guidance, and local ordinances. The result is a complex patchwork of laws that varies from place to place. The restaurant then retaliated against the staff member who reported the violation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

In 2023, off-premise sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits topped $565 million, according to NielsenIQ, which was a 35-percent increase in dollar sales from the prior year. billion market in 2023 projected to grow to $3.09 billion market in 2023 projected to grow to $3.09 billion globally. billion globally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 13, 2024

To learn more about how this case might mean for other chains navigating intellectual property concerns as they plan to expand, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine received insights from Nate Quirk , a North Carolina-based intellectual property partner at Burr & Forman, who works closely with food and beverage brands.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ellen Mary Cronin/Nat Belkov Where to eat well, right now A great new restaurant can be a fun experience. A best new restaurant announces itself as part of the national dining conversation. Each restaurant on this list does more than offer an exceptional meal, it also reflects something larger about the way we eat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2023

On April 17, 2023, a panel of judges in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal held that the City of Berkeley’s regulation prohibiting the installation of natural gas piping within newly constructed buildings was preempted by the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act (“EPCA”). The case is California Restaurant Association v.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. The annual report surveys 600 independent full-service restaurant (FSR) owners and operators from across the U.S.,

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry. But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. There have been several ways in which restaurant owners have tried to create a more equitable system for employees to earn consistent, fair wages and improve retention. Tip Pooling Laws.

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MAY 15, 2023

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. For restaurants, payroll includes hour wages as well as tips, which must be taken into account.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2023

On June 27, 2023, the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) went into effect. ” The PWFA does not replace federal, state, or local laws that are more protective of workers affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. .” These laws have been passed in approximately 30 jurisdictions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

restaurant industry will continue to shake off the aftereffects of the pandemic in 2024, but that doesn’t mean the challenges that remain are easily dispelled. Stubbornly high interest rates also keep operators squeezed by the cost of money, both long-term debt and revolving credit lines. Here’s an overview.

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APRIL 3, 2023

The restaurant industry has a wage problem. Restaurants can operate while paying staff a sub-minimum wage of just $2.13 Restaurants can operate while paying staff a sub-minimum wage of just $2.13 This is the base of wage inequality in the restaurant business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was almost $4.5 Understanding the current state of cyber risk can help restaurants simplify their security strategies and focus their resources most effectively. Restaurant technologies are prime targets for cybercriminals. Attacks are growing more sophisticated and more expensive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

On August 30, 2023, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees. However, restaurant employers should be prepared for this change in late 2024 or early 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. The law changed on April 1. In April and May, California visits were around 2.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Advancements in design and modernization are among the key elements prompting restaurant fryer sales globally. Over the next ten years, there will likely be a sharp increase in demand for automated restaurant fryers due to the introduction of cutting-edge technologies in food service equipment. Million in 2023 to US$ 854.6

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JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 3, 2023

GoFundBean launches 2023 Bean for Bean mentorship programme. Successful applicants will receive updates on 13 March 2023. Sucden says women own or operate 60% of its farms. In partnership with Tim Hortons’ parent company Restaurant Brands International, Marubeni Growth Capital Asia will open the first locations later this year.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. Restaurant owners can breathe a sigh of relief that the complex and potentially expensive “fair workweek bill” didn’t pass. What is the minimum wage in Colorado?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Things that go bump in the night for restaurant owners look a lot different than for the average Joe and Jane. Catastrophes and Storms In 2023, the U.S. If social unrest becomes more common, the risk to your property can increase, or your bar may be unable to operate as intended.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shutterstock America’s other NRA has made headlines for its lobbying — lobbying some say is against the interest of restaurant workers When you hear the acronym “NRA,” you probably think of the organization that is laser-focused on ensuring that this country never passes another common-sense gun law.

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EATER

JANUARY 23, 2023

Joules Garcia /Eater Pastry chefs may be leaving restaurants, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for the profession For the last several years, I’ve noticed a terrifying trend: Major magazines and food publications say that pastry chefs are going extinct. Has the restaurant industry returned to business as usual?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

“This rule will exponentially increase operating costs for small business restaurant owners who are trying desperately to maintain menu prices for their customers," Sean Kennedy, executive vice president of Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association, said in a statement."And

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on summer restaurant employment, indecisiveness ordering, online ordering trends, and the world's best cities for food. ” The restaurant industry is the nation’s training ground.

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