Modern Restaurant Management

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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. Additionally, demand has shifted to cage-free and other specialty eggs with nine states enacting laws that require eggs sold in their states to be from cage-free hens. Through January 2025, the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. Additionally, demand has shifted to cage-free and other specialty eggs with nine states enacting laws that require eggs sold in their states to be from cage-free hens. Through January 2025, the U.S.

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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. This is according to a survey conducted by TD Bank at the 2024 Restaurant Finance and Development Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As a restaurant operator or owner, youre no stranger to the challenges of running a successful business. In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system. Why it matters for you: As a restaurant owner, a personalized customer experience builds loyalty and boosts your revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Independent restaurants are at a pivotal moment, as the industry confronts multiple challenges including inflation, cost volatility, and extreme weather and adapts to an increasingly complex operating environment, according to the findings of the The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report.

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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

AUGUST 31, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Under the ruling, California restaurants may still not serve foie gras to California consumers. Litigation.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is tough. The good news is that there are tax deductions and credits made for restaurants and owners that can ease the burden. Essential Restaurant Tax Deductions 1. A restaurant POS system like SkyTab, though, has no upfront cost, just $29 per month. Claim retroactively by April 15, 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Effective January 1, 2025, companies using freelance workers must comply with the Freelance Worker Protection Act (“FWPA”). FWPA applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2025. FWPA was signed by Governor Newsom on September 28, 2024 as Senate Bill (“SB”) 988. trillion to the economy.

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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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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 23, 2025

million 60kg bags in 2025/26, Indonesia may be poised to surpass its production volumes in the coming years – but both the government and private sector would need to provide ample support and resources. Top stories of the week Mon, 19 May – China’s George Jinyang wins the 2025 World Brewers Cup.

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Modern Restaurant Management

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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Modern Restaurant Management

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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. The third annual Good Food Restaurant Scorecard ranks the top 100 restaurant chains in the U.S. This data covers U.S. to its menu.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2024

Not restaurants, who feel gut-punched by the commission apps take from them. Delivery apps have expended a lot of effort (and money) making the case that we — restaurants, workers, and consumers — desperately need them. In New York City and Seattle , new minimum pay laws for delivery workers recently went into effect.

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7 Shifts

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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7 Shifts

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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EATER

JUNE 27, 2024

Big Queer Food Fest The founders of the Big Queer Food Fest have plans for 2025. Last year, they launched the Big Queer Food Fest , a series of dinners and chef collaborations centering queer chefs and food producers, leading up to a multi-day event in May 2025. In May, the Big Queer Food Fest took place in Boston. |

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Lavu

MAY 9, 2025

In todays fast-paced restaurant industry, efficiency isnt just a goalits a necessity. The right restaurant management software integrations can streamline daily operations, reduce manual tasks, and improve your teams productivity across the board. Unlike other systems, Lavu doesnt nickel-and-dime restaurant operators.

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Lavu

MAY 9, 2025

Choosing the right Restaurant Cloud POS system in 2025 can make or break your restaurants efficiency and profitability. In this guide, we answer the most common questions restaurant owners ask about cloud POS platforms, from features and benefits to security and integration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. See the latest sales and traffic results here: Sales Improve but Restaurants Should Brace Themselves for Challenges Ahead.

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Delaget

JANUARY 8, 2025

New Hartford, NY January 2, 2025 PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) (PAR Technology or PAR), a global foodservice technology company, today announced its acquisition of Delaget, LLC (Delaget), a leading provider of restaurant analytics and business intelligence solutions. The transaction closed on December 31, 2024.

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SpotOn

JULY 16, 2024

With so many laws and requirements, keeping up with any state's latest minimum wage rates can be challenging. after September 2025, and $15.00 Small businesses and restaurants should know the changes to Florida's minimum wage rate. 2025 (after September 30) $14.00 $21.00 $10.98 While it's currently $12.00

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A 2023 study by Toast found that 30 percent of staff in the restaurant industry are at risk of leaving in the next two years, highlighting an equally concerning high turnover rate within this sector. From 2023, consumer spending has been steadily increasing and is set to continue into 2025.

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SpotOn

APRIL 22, 2024

For minimum wage workers in Illinois, the new year brought another $1 increase as the state nears the new minimum wage of $15 in 2025. 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 training wage is $7.80

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EATER

JANUARY 31, 2025

As of January 1, 2025, California restaurant workers hourly wages increased, cannabis dispensaries received a boost, and more

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. ” Restaurant Owners Are Comparison Shopping. The Value of Trust.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is tough. The good news is that there are tax deductions and credits made for restaurants and owners that can ease the burden. Essential Restaurant Tax Deductions 1. A restaurant POS system like SkyTab, though, has no upfront cost, just $29 per month. Claim retroactively by April 15, 2025.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is tough. The good news is that there are tax deductions and credits made for restaurants and owners that can ease the burden. Essential Restaurant Tax Deductions 1. A restaurant POS system like SkyTab, though, has no upfront cost, just $29 per month. Claim retroactively by April 15, 2025.

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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. This semifinalist list reflects the restaurant and chef categories; finalists in these categories will be announced on April 2. residents, the organization canceled its ceremonies in 2020 and 2021.

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Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Sucafina will offer IMPACT-verified shipments in early 2023, and plans to verify all of its direct supply chains by 2025. The restaurant group, which is also the parent company of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, now operates 78 Lavazza stores nationwide. PRF to return to Colombia on 6 and 7 July 2023. Wed, 2 Nov.

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SpotOn

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. per hour, there can still be some confusion about the labor laws that involve overtime pay, training wages, and tipped employees. In 2025, Michigan's minimum wage will increase to $10.56

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. ."

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SpotOn

JULY 24, 2024

This tip credit system allows restaurants (and other businesses that rely on gratuities) to keep labor costs down. Since Colorado passed its first minimum wage laws in 1935 at $0.35 In 2025, it will be $18.29 + the CPI. If tipped employees—like food and beverage workers—don't make $14.42 in 2023 to $14.42

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SpotOn

MAY 6, 2024

Whether in the hamlets of upstate or the restaurant-dense thicket of New York City, the Empire State is home to many minimum-wage workers. Both 2025 and 2026 will see the minimum wage increase annually by $0.50, bringing the ultimate state minimum wage to $17 in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and $16 in the rest of the state.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

We see firsthand what restaurants should be paying attention to as new trends and legislation arise. To commemorate the start of 2025, we compiled four trends that could dominate conversations surrounding hospitality businesses longevity this year. More Storm Preparation Storm-related devastation was all too familiar in 2025.

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