Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

While using credit cards is a convenience for consumers, this form of payment represents a major cost center for restaurants. As restaurants work to recover from the impact of the pandemic, interchange fees or “swipe” fees continue to curb their ability to grow and thrive. According to a PYMNTS survey of 3,250 U.S.

Consumer Goods 449

Consumer Goods Customer Service Restaurant Law Audits 449

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They play a big role in overseeing your inventory and attending to customer complaints. How do you make sure staff adhere to responsible alcohol service standards? What would you do if a customer claims they were overcharged? How would you handle a conflict between a bar staff and a customer? what did you do?

Bar 195

Bar Management Management Hiring 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2024

The Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) represents a significant shift in labor law, providing new protections for freelance workers across New York state. This law requires written contracts for freelance engagements worth $800 or more or lasting longer than 120 days. Timely payment.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Hiring Audits Website Management 221

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Contact-tracing during COVID-19 raises data privacy implications for restaurants. It cannot be argued that COVID-19 is anything but a gut-punch to the restaurant industry. Lawful implementation of contact tracing also requires restaurants to successfully navigate data privacy compliance issues.

Marketing 309

Marketing Restaurant Law Small Business Audits 309

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

Why were these changes made and what are the key impacts on restaurants? These concerns reflect FDA’s increasing commitment to ensuring that Americans with allergies are aware of the potential allergens in their foods and impose commensurate duties on restaurants and food producers in order to further that commitment.

2022 471

2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 471

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. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

2024 539

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data.

2020 450

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Both legacy restaurants and newer establishments can agree that the literal cost of doing business from payment processing can severely hamper revenue growth from the first sale. Restaurants must carefully choose their payment processing partners and payment methods to minimize these costs. business owners an added $1.2

Audits 449

Audits Restaurant Law 2012 Customer Service 449

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Predictive Scheduling has become a hot topic in the restaurant industry. This guide is designed to help you stay in front of Predictive Scheduling changes and make sure your restaurant is fully compliant. Recommended Reading: The 11 Employee Scheduling Best Practices + Tips for Restaurants. Restaurants with 30+ U.S.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law 2017 Retail Franchising 370

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. Long shifts, slim profits, and taxes can hit hard.

Point of Sale 138

Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law Equipment 138

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? While most restaurateurs are experts in hospitality and customer service, payroll makes many savvy business owners scratch their heads. This restaurant payroll guide will teach you: What payroll is. What payroll records to keep.

2021 370

2021 Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Insurance 370

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Managing payroll manually in restaurants is time-consuming and error-prone. Payroll automation solves these issues by streamlining tasks like tracking hours, distributing tips, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Simplifies compliance with labor laws and tax regulations. Integrates with POS systems for seamless operations.

Tip Distribution 78

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations Cash Management 78

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

My mission is to you the independent restaurant that is trying to thrive and not just survives in today’s ultra-competitive restaurant industry. In restaurants, it’s usually the culinary team that eats up most of your labor budget. It the same concept that we use in restaurant work: full hands in, full hand out!

Food Truck 296

Food Truck Food Tip Distribution Audits 296

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

Bar 386

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

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.

Hospitality 459

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods 2019 459

7 Shifts

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?

Tip Distribution 221

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2023 221

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Managing accounts payable (AP) for restaurants efficiently is vital to running a successful restaurant. Let’s explore key strategies for streamlining your restaurant’s AP process. AP refers to the money a restaurant owes to suppliers for goods and services received, like food ingredients, beverages, and equipment.

Cash Management 195

Cash Management Document Restaurant Law Online Ordering 195

7 Shifts

MAY 18, 2023

Restaurants are similar to spider webs. This is just like a restaurant, made up of its own interconnected components. Take this story from Leo Smigel, the founder of Analyzing Alpha who's been involved with several restaurant ventures: "My buddy really got himself into a pickle. You know how it is with small businesses.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Insurance Audits Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

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?

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2023 195

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? While most restaurateurs are experts in hospitality and customer service, payroll makes many savvy business owners scratch their heads. For restaurants, payroll includes hour wages as well as tips, which must be taken into account.

2023 195

2023 Tip Distribution Audits Restaurant Law 195

Hot Schedules

JUNE 22, 2020

HotSchedules makes product enhancements to meet new city and state regulations that ensure customers remain compliant. Predictive Scheduling laws are now in place for six cities and one state, primarily impacting the restaurant and retail industries. Edits to Posted Schedule & Schedule Audit Report. COVID-19 Relief.

Employee Relations 97

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Audits Customer Service 97

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Turnover in restaurants is as high as ever. Labor shortages, health crises, and general economic trends have made it a struggle — and restaurants need help. But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. It's not enough to just pay more than the restaurant next door. Restaurant Retention Data Study.

Front of House 195

Front of House Back of House Cash Management Customer Experience 195

Restaurant365

JANUARY 22, 2020

Restaurant technology innovations are quickly changing the way the restaurant industry does business, as restaurant owners leverage technology to streamline operations , reduce costs, and attract customers. For a food and beverage restaurant business, it’s not enough to play defense against online criminals.

Audits 88

Audits Point of Sale Front of House POS 88

Restaurant365

JUNE 26, 2020

While many American businesses have been impacted by COVID-19, the restaurant industry is among those hit hardest. In response, many restaurants adapted to shutdowns across the country by offering drive-through or curbside pick-up, allowing them to remain partially open and serve customers who were sheltering in place.

Blog 78

Blog Audits Employee Relations 2020 78

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste. Laminated Menus: Menus are often a significant source of paper waste in restaurants.

Waste 78

Waste Food Compost Sustainability 78

Hot Schedules

JUNE 3, 2020

If HR and Payroll Services Aren’t Your Passion, Read This. ou have a passion for providing great service, food that your customers crave, and experiences people want to repeat again and again. We have written a lot of blog posts about the unique issues restaurants face when it comes to staffing and payroll.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Restaurant Law Audits Customer Service 78

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. Long shifts, slim profits, and taxes can hit hard.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law Equipment 78

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. Long shifts, slim profits, and taxes can hit hard.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law Equipment 78

Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. The result of all that effort can be a successful restaurant that runs well even when you’re not there. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier.

Operations 78

Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 22, 2022

The restaurant industry is highly competitive. With low initial profit margins and high staff turnover prevalent, about one in every three restaurants close within a year of opening up. However, most restaurant owners are well aware of the odds they have to fight against if they want to make a success out of their business. .

Audits 52

Audits Hiring Customer Service License 52

Apicbase

AUGUST 29, 2024

F&B management oversees kitchen operations, menu development, customer service, and finances. This includes restaurants , hotels , catering companies, and other hospitality businesses. The primary goal is to ensure customers have a positive experience through high-quality food, excellent service, and a pleasant atmosphere.

Beverage 52

Beverage Operations Management Management 52

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 21, 2020

At food establishments, hygiene plays a massive role in building brand image and ensuring customer footfall. To ensure that restaurants follow proper guidelines regarding the hygiene standards, a comprehensive food safety system has been announced. The Ultimate Checklist On How To Maintain Hygiene Standards In Restaurants .

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Equipment 52

Restaurant365

JULY 17, 2020

Most multi-unit restaurant groups run each of their locations as a separate legal entity. The challenge for restaurant groups is that most accounting software is not set up to handle these multiple entities in a single database. Eliminating the sale of goods or services from one entity to another entity within the group.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale Consumer Goods POS Front of House 78

Xtra Chef

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Restaurant accounting is certainly not the most glamorous part of running a restaurant. Yet, without proper restaurant accounting, it is impossible to control your finances and keep your restaurant in business. What’s In the Restaurant Accounting Guide? Part 1: Restaurant Bookkeeping and Accounting 101.

Cash Management 90

Cash Management Point of Sale Tip Distribution Inventory 90

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Success for a waiter is in providing everything the customer needs while they barely notice what you are doing. Read on to discover: What restaurant management is; What it entails day-to-day; Examples of efficient restaurant operations management at three successful restaurant brands.

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Success for a waiter is in providing everything the customer needs while they barely notice what you are doing. Read on to discover: What restaurant management is; What it entails day-to-day; Examples of efficient restaurant operations management at three successful restaurant brands.

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

EATER

JANUARY 22, 2025

This years awards include three brand-new categories: Best New Bar (given to a new wine bar, beer bar, cocktail bar, coffee bar, or any other business whose primary offering is beverage that already demonstrates excellence), Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service.

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2025 Beverage Bar Hospitality 322