7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They offer work-life balance, flexible schedules, useful benefits, and operate on strong core values. And what can operators do more (or less) of to make hospitality a long-term and viable career? The Play: Do a culture audit and examine your core values. For smaller operations, it may just be the owner and GM.

Front of House 195

Front of House Back of House Cash Management Customer Experience 195

The Rail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Extreme winters can radically change several aspects of how your business operates overnight, and no two winters are the same. Obtain adequate insurance coverage : Forecasting can typically warn business owners when a major event is on the way; however, even the staunchest storm preppers can’t protect from every possible type of damage.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Seasonal Menu Audits Outdoor 52

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

Whether they're in school, have kids, or need time for auditions, restaurant workers can live the lifestyle they want outside the traditional 9-to-5. They already know the culture, and it's easier that way to fit in,” says Keith Kildron, Kaldi's VP of Operations. Learn more about tip pooling and how 7shifts can help.

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Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 398

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

The public health crisis and swift economic downturn caused by COVID-19, of course, have compounded the complexity of operating a restaurant and complying with the myriad and evolving federal, state, and local guidelines and orders designed to mitigate the health risks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Compliance Matters.

Restaurant Law 183

Restaurant Law Document Insurance Hiring 183

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

shows that consumers feel safer when hotels and restaurants raise their cleaning protocols to include hospital-grade disinfectants and third-party audits. Check clean through periodic on-demand training, auditing and verification that procedures have been followed. Some shuttered their doors entirely.

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2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 178

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

Is the vendor’s security audited by a third-party company? For many small businesses, the cost of a successful cyber attack can be catastrophic, and for that reason, you should consider taking out cybersecurity insurance and put in a plan in place for how to respond to a hack. Does the vendor need to install hardware?

Website Management 185

Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 185

Rocket Fuel

JULY 12, 2022

This is where you list out the cost of labor, operating, and goods sold. Operating costs are a good way to call out expenses you have little control over. List everything involved in keeping your stores running: rent, insurance, taxes, even marketing. If you sell alcohol, call that out separately, as well. Tracking losses.

Cash Management 52

Cash Management Download Merchandise Audits 52

Restaurant365

AUGUST 27, 2021

Recruitment (and retention) have long been challenges in the restaurant industry, but operators are currently having difficulty filling unprecedented numbers of open positions. If you are looking to address your restaurant hiring challenges , consider starting with an audit of your online presence. Cultivate an online presence.

Recruiting 151

Recruiting Social Media Front of House Hiring 151

Harbor Touch

APRIL 17, 2018

The city and state where you operate your restaurant could have different sales tax requirements, and if you own multiple locations, it is even more important to be up to date on the different requirements. Sales Tax Requirements. They also may require a separate filing and collection, so be sure your records are accurate. Mileage Deductions.

Employee Relations 97

Employee Relations Insurance Point of Sale Cash Management 97

Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants.

Restaurant Law 131

Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations Food Safety 131

Apicbase

AUGUST 17, 2022

Your restaurant will need to go through a forensic audit You may be charged with class action suits by affected customers You will lose revenue due to penalties of a cyberattack Your customer’s payment information will be compromised Your restaurant’s reputation will be questioned. Get Cybersecurity Insurance. Are they up to date?

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Insurance Small Business Customer Service 52

EATER

APRIL 20, 2021

Also, franchisees are eligible , meaning that a struggling independent restaurant could be competing for funds with a local operator of, say, 13 McDonald’s locations. Establishments must also certify that “current economic uncertainty makes this funding request necessary to support the ongoing or anticipated operations.”.

Food Truck 112

Food Truck Document Small Business Point of Sale 112

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants.

Blog 78

Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants and other food business customers with a broad assortment of products. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

Bar 133

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 133

EATER

JANUARY 3, 2022

The pandemic has changed the way restaurants need to operate on every level and, a recent book argues, many of these changes are ones restaurateurs should have considered well before a global crisis forced their hands. But my insurance hasn’t gone down. In October, when my PPP runs out, I’ll have to be renegotiating with my landlord.

Food Truck 112

Food Truck Fast Casual Seating Book 112

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 25, 2022

Once we had our operations in place we started focusing on growth. We also provide added benefits like medical insurance. . The store manager must conduct regular auditing and see to it that a consistent taste is maintained. By 2008, we figured out that franchising was the way to scale The Chocolate Room brand.

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Franchise Franchising 2007 Customer Experience 98

EATER

MAY 22, 2020

To manage crowding, all stores are limiting the number of customers that can enter at once, as well as putting up “visual cues and in-store signage” encouraging distancing, and performing “daily audits to ensure compliance.” They also say Trader Joe’s has been cutting hours, putting workers’ health insurance in jeopardy.

Employee Relations 145

Employee Relations Food Safety Website Management Social Media 145

EATER

AUGUST 22, 2022

In reviewing Elizabeth for Chicago magazine in winter 2013 , Jeff Ruby called it an “audit of us, the foodies, a label we hate but deserve because we can’t come up with anything more apt.” Achatz’s restaurant Next, which opened in 2011, operates on the premise of dressing up as multiple wholly different dining experiences per year.

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Fine Dining 2012 Reference Social Media 101