Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Accessibility in digital menus is no longer optional – it’s a legal requirement in 2024 under the ADA. Related video from YouTube 2024 Accessibility Standards for Digital Menus The 2024 updates focus on making digital menus more inclusive and easier to use. adults with disabilities. These standards align with WCAG 2.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By choosing the best payment provider, negotiating the best rates and pricing structure, and auditing your monthly merchant statements, businesses can increase their profitability and improve their financial health for long-term success. Restaurateurs can also automate their routine statement audits with AI platforms. trillion in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Certification, a credential bestowed by the non-profit organization B Labs, is a way for businesses to address those concerns and more as they undertake an in-depth auditing process, and come out with a seal of authenticity around their sustainability and social responsibility claims and a branding kit to help promote it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2025

More recently, Panda Restaurant Group disclosed a March 2024 data breach that compromised driver's license numbers and other personal information of nearly 240,000 current and former employees.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

In case you're contemplating whether this is the perfect marketing platform for your restaurant business, they offer a 7-day free trial with access to over 55 tools that can help you do keyword research, audit local listings, and perform competitor analysis, to name a few. It is also included in the Top 100 Best Software Awards of 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

's 2024 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI), which examines shopper practices and preferences when interacting on and offline with local businesses, including restaurants. To enhance online presence, restaurants should regularly audit and update their digital listings across all popular platforms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

billion by 2024. Hiring a third-party to conduct a waste audit, set up a bin system and train staff can help you establish correct protocols and realize the full benefits of recycling. While recycling costs have undeniably increased, demand for high quality recyclables is still growing. Do It the Right Way.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Strategies to accomplish this include conducting regular inventory audits, setting par levels, and negotiating better pricing with your suppliers. Audit your inventory regularly Auditing your inventory regularly helps you get a clear picture of the overall cost of all ingredients used to prepare a menu item.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

She will now oversee human resources, culture, legal, risk safety and security, internal audit, and facilities. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 06, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Staff illustration Papa Johns has named Caroline Miller Oyler the company’s chief administrative officer. Have consumers moved on?

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Ive seen audits flag too-generous pay compared to industry norms. Proposed changes, like the No Tax on Tips idea floated in 2024, could make tips tax-free for employees, but as of now, its not law. Ask your accountant if Section 179 fits leases, too. Overdo it, and the IRS might squint. Keep it reasonable. Check yearly for updates.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Entering 2024 brings uncertainty but holds hope for growth. Consumers play a crucial role in 2024, with expectations of lower interest rates and controlled inflation. Consumers play a crucial role in 2024, with expectations of lower interest rates and controlled inflation. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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Lavu

MARCH 7, 2025

effective March 31, 2024) introduced stricter encryption and anti-phishing measures. took effect on March 31, 2024, new measures like stronger encryption standards and anti-phishing protections were introduced. These could include higher fees, mandatory audits, or even losing the ability to accept card payments altogether.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

per hour, but this number will change again on January 1, 2024. Attorneys Ariel Cudkowicz and Michael Steinberg explain : “In accompanying commentary to the proposed rule, the Division notes that this hourly rate was derived from the estimated inflation-adjusted monthly equivalent of $30 in 2024 dollars—$187.32.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

per hour, but this number will change again on January 1, 2024. Attorneys Ariel Cudkowicz and Michael Steinberg explain : “In accompanying commentary to the proposed rule, the Division notes that this hourly rate was derived from the estimated inflation-adjusted monthly equivalent of $30 in 2024 dollars—$187.32.

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Lavu

MARCH 17, 2025

Monitor and Adjust Inventory Regularly Conduct weekly inventory audits. Compare multiple suppliers to get the best prices. Establish long-term relationships for better discounts. Use restaurant POS systems to track ingredient usage. Avoid overstocking perishable items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

billion by 2024. ” He concludes: “The system of controls, inspections and audits that our food must go through before it reaches the consumer is such that this paranoia is misplaced – if a product says something, then in all likelihood, it probably is.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 28, 2025

Before we dive into the challenges of the Autumn Budget 2024, lets step back and look at the bigger picture. Why are UK Restaurants Concerned About the 2024 Autumn Budget? When Will the Autumn Budget 2024 Take Effect? Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the UKs Autumn Budget 2024 on 30 October 2024.

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EATER

JUNE 18, 2024

Gregory Gourdet shows off his medal at the 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. A version of this post originally appeared on June 13, 2024, in Eater and Punch’s newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world. I was a new kid in a new city.

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EATER

JANUARY 23, 2024

The 2024 awards are the Foundation’s third ceremony following an extensive audit , and will, like the 2022 and 2023 awards, feature a few new key protocols , including a different way of surfacing talent, nominee personal statements, and different awards categories.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

The Periodic Review was completed in March 2024, with key changes taking effect from January 2026. For restaurants with multiple leased locations, this means a more detailed tracking of your lease portfolio often requiring software or accounting support to stay compliant and audit-ready.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Ive seen audits flag too-generous pay compared to industry norms. Proposed changes, like the No Tax on Tips idea floated in 2024, could make tips tax-free for employees, but as of now, its not law. Ask your accountant if Section 179 fits leases, too. Overdo it, and the IRS might squint. Keep it reasonable. Check yearly for updates.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law Equipment 78

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Ive seen audits flag too-generous pay compared to industry norms. Proposed changes, like the No Tax on Tips idea floated in 2024, could make tips tax-free for employees, but as of now, its not law. Ask your accountant if Section 179 fits leases, too. Overdo it, and the IRS might squint. Keep it reasonable. Check yearly for updates.

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Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law Equipment 78

Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 3, 2024

*Originally Published in the Aaron Allen & Associates Newsletter on 04/08/2024 It’s been making the news lately that many C-suite positions in leading restaurant chains are changing hands. We think 2024-2025 are going to be big years for restaurant IPOs. The changing foodservice landscape puts CEOs under enormous pressure.

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PathSpot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Featuring PowerTemp for accurate temperature monitoring, PowerTasks for digital task management, PowerLabels for streamlined labeling, and our flagship HandScanner with a comprehensive data hub that provides 24/7 access to your analytics, PathSpot delivers automation while improving safety audit results.

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EATER

JUNE 6, 2024

The foundation made its list of judges public following a 2021 audit that was conducted to make the awards process “more inclusive and transparent.” In 2020, the awards were canceled following allegations against nominees and revelations that the awards had no Black winners, which prompted an audit of the awards and its rules.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

The 2024 Square Future of Restaurants report surveyed thousands of restaurant owners and customers across the United States, Canada, and the UK. And over half of respondents said they plan to spend more on technology and automation tools in 2024. But automation in food service is much more than that.

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PathSpot

APRIL 1, 2024

From PowerTemp for precise temperature monitoring, PowerTasks for digital task management, PowerLabels for efficient labeling, and our flagship product, the HandScanner, with a robust data hub providing 24-7 access to your analytics, PathSpot delivers automation while improving safety audit results.

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PathSpot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Optimizing Operational Efficiency with Technology and Training We cannot underscore the critical role of technology and training in enhancing operational efficiency.

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EATER

JANUARY 22, 2025

Amid unprecedented chaos that shuttered thousands of restaurants across the country and killed more than 1 million U.S. residents, the organization canceled its ceremonies in 2020 and 2021.

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PathSpot

APRIL 26, 2024

From PowerTemp for precise temperature monitoring, PowerTasks for digital task management, PowerLabels for efficient labeling, and our flagship product, the HandScanner, with a robust data hub providing 24-7 access to your analytics, PathSpot delivers automation while improving safety audit results.

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EATER

JANUARY 24, 2024

James Beard Foundation Check out the full list Today in a press release, the James Beard Foundation revealed the semifinalist nominees for the 2024 James Beard Awards. This is the third awards season to reflect changes made in the wake of an extensive 2021 audit to address the longstanding biases baked into the awards process.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 11, 2024

Originally published in the Aaron Allen & Associates newsletter on 03/11/2024. In a sector where change is the only constant, staying ahead requires not just hard work, but smart work. This is where the true value of partnership comes into play.

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