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Exempt Status in the Restaurant Industry: Reassessing Your Workforce in Light of the DOL’s New Rule

Modern Restaurant Management

In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule that significantly increases the salary threshold for exempt employees: how do these changes impact the restaurant industry? However, employees can be exempt from these requirements if certain tests are satisfied.

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From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Restaurant Business

Acqui-hire “To acquire a company in order to use its employees skills or knowledge, rather than for its products or services.” Starbucks’ deal with Empower Delivery fits the acqui-hire framework. Previously, Starbucks hired Empower CEO Meredith Sandland as its new chief store development officer under CEO Brian Niccol.

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MRM Research Roundup: Seasonal Hiring, Online Ordering and Feeding the Workplace

Modern Restaurant Management

“Restaurant jobs are particularly valuable because employees can learn a host of skills in a short time that are investments for both their business and everyday life,” said Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association. FoodTok and friends promote neighborhood discovery.

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How AI Is Enabling Restaurant Labor Compliance

Modern Restaurant Management

But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike. Restaurants should not make managers and employees fear compliance. Instead, they should see it as an opportunity to start an important conversation about the employee experience.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Late Night Snacking : with the rise of trends like girl dinner this year, 2024 will be the year of late night snacking, with more consumers ordering delivery for food during late night hours.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

Modern Restaurant Management

Our hiring rate and wage increases are outpacing the overall private sector, and this year our industry will contribute nearly $1 trillion to the economy," said Michelle Korsmo, president & CEO of the National Restaurant Association. "The "The restaurant and foodservice industry is fueling the American economy. out of 100.

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Does Chipotle have a structural problem? Probably not

Restaurant Business

Social media erupted over portion sizes last year, which had a side effect of creating stress for employees as customers videoed their orders being put together. The company’s stock is down 14% over the past year and more than 9% so far in 2025. And there are at least some reasons to believe there could be problems.