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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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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Restaurant industry eyes have been fixed on the impact of the minimum wage law for fast-food workers in California. However, when they then reviewed closure data for states of a similar economic size (for example, Florida and New York, both of which had a minimum wage law increase on Jan.

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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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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. Another growing risk: nuclear verdicts over dram shop law violations, driving up the costs of liquor liability insurance. Here’s an overview.

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California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. California’s law differences make it almost like another country unto itself, and can trip up even established restaurateurs. Credit card tip laws California tip laws also differ from FLSA on credit card fees. Lisa Guerin, J.D.

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JULY 23, 2024

When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. Restaurants face a multifaceted compliance situation.

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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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APRIL 1, 2024

As the restaurant industry faces multifaceted challenges, ranging from new minimum wage laws to reputational hurdles, a new hero has emerged: families with children. So, how can restaurant operators effectively tap into this lucrative segment? Delivery services are another area where families are leading the charge.

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million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in. How do you create a good restaurant marketing strategy? Devise a strategy that works specifically for you.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Illinois joins 19 other states that are implementing minimum wage increases starting January 2024. The law makes Illinois the highest minimum wage per hour in the Midwest region, an accolade that is hailed as a major victory by those who advocated for the rise. The raised minimum wage impacts restaurants and other covered businesses.

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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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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Selling a restaurant can be a major decision for many reasons. One of the main reasons is to cut losses due to financial challenges, with 52% of restaurant owners saying high operating and food costs are really cutting into their profits. If restaurants in your area sell at a multiple of 2.5

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. California’s law differences make it almost like another country unto itself, and can trip up even established restaurateurs. Credit card tip laws California tip laws also differ from FLSA on credit card fees. Lisa Guerin, J.D.

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JULY 16, 2024

With so many laws and requirements, keeping up with any state's latest minimum wage rates can be challenging. The 2024 minimum wage in Florida is $12.00 per hour before September 30, 2024. per hour after September 30, 2024, $14.00 2024 (after September 30) $13.00 $19.50 $9.98 While it's currently $12.00

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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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JUNE 20, 2024

While running a restaurant can be rewarding, the job can be daunting and stressful. Restaurant owners should be aware of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) published rule from January of this year which took effect March 11, 2024, and changed how the DOL analyses worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Crunchtime

APRIL 9, 2024

In our 2023 Restaurant Operations Report , respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed—either understaffed or overstaffed—for 38% of shifts in any given week.

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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. In 2024, we expect these trends to shape the restaurant sector. Coffee in 2023.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Case in point, on August 28, 2024, Steak ‘n Shake was named in a putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, captioned Massel v. Steak ‘n Shake, Inc.,Case 24-cv-07827. The veracity of the allegations in Massel remains to be seen.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Restaurants are feeling the bite of high labor costs, thanks to increased minimum wages, staff shortages, and high employee turnover that is outpacing other industries. The restaurant industry has the highest employee turnover rates, with an average of 6.1 percent compared to other industries’ rate of 4.9

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JULY 29, 2024

What do restaurants need to understand and meet the needs of these potential guests? To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Greenspoon Marder. Irina Dashevsky is a partner and co-chair of the Cannabis Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder. billion market in 2023 projected to grow to $3.09

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APRIL 30, 2024

With so many labor laws and an ocean of paperwork, it can get tricky to remember how much a minimum wage employee should earn in Michigan. While Michigan recently increased its minimum rate in 2024 to $10.33 per hour, there can still be some confusion about the labor laws that involve overtime pay, training wages, and tipped employees.

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APRIL 9, 2024

Both businesses must pay their employees the same minimum wage rate as mandated by Texas labor laws. The minimum wage will remain the same if a restaurant or retail business has more or less than 26 employees. El Paso is a well-known city with plenty of restaurants and businesses. Yes Does Texas have tipped minimum wage laws?

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MARCH 27, 2024

In January 2024, the New York City Council voted and passed the Skip the Stuff bill. This new law mandates that food service establishments can't offer guests complimentary plastic utensils and related items. These changes can potentially harm restaurant operations in the long run if they aren't implemented correctly.

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APRIL 1, 2024

Sling, for example, offers tools that are perfect for restaurants , retail , healthcare , call centers , education , and nonprofits. See Here For Last Updated Dates: Link The post Top 10 Field Service Management Software for 2024 appeared first on Sling. Find the level of complexity that works best for your team.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

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? Generally, to be exempt, federal law requires satisfaction of the “salary” and “duties” tests.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

The goal was to help low wage workers retain purchasing power despite rising inflation In 2024, a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, failed to meet the requirements for the november ballot. State minimum wage laws also outline overtime requirements and employees who are exempt from the minimum wage.

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JULY 24, 2024

Colorado is one of the 25 states in the US that increased its minimum wage in 2024. Colorado's minimum wage in 2024 is $14.42 This tip credit system allows restaurants (and other businesses that rely on gratuities) to keep labor costs down. Did the minimum wage in Colorado increase in 2024? per hour ($11.40

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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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APRIL 3, 2024

Statista’s market insights forecast the global cost of cybercrime will increase from $9.22T in 2024 to $13.82T in 2028. 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.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

However, restaurant employers should be prepared for this change in late 2024 or early 2025. In other legal news, the foodservice industry in Texas is operating under a series of new and amended laws that were passed during Texas’ 88th Regular Legislative Session.

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APRIL 9, 2024

In our 2023 Restaurant Operations Report , respondents shared that stores are insufficiently staffed—either understaffed or overstaffed—for 38% of shifts in any given week.

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MARCH 22, 2024

The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation? As food recalls continue, it’s wise for restaurants to review their recall protocols.

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APRIL 23, 2024

As many as 90% of women and 70% of men working in restaurants reportedly experience some form of sexual harassment, according to the Harvard Business Review. Has a recent state law change made sexual harassment training mandatory, but you don’t know where to begin? What if an incident occurs outside of the restaurant/bar/brewery?

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Sharing her follow-your-passion journey from corporate law to operating Homeroom, a mac and cheese restaurant, Wade offers practical and entertaining anecdotes on creating a vital company culture with meaning, purpose, and connection. Copyright © 2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.

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APRIL 23, 2024

According to Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees , effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will increase to the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888 and increase to $58,656 on January 1, 2025.

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APRIL 5, 2024

In a cease-and-desist letter sent March 18, 2024, Momofuku’s lawyer accuses Malaysian food brand Homiah, maker of Sambal Chili Crunch — called Crispy Sambal prior to 2023 — of infringing on its trademark rights. Homiah’s founder Michelle Tew says she was “gutted” to receive the letter. “As

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