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2025 Restaurant Payment Trends and Predictions

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According to Statista , the global online food delivery market size was valued at $151.5 billion in 2021 and the meal delivery market is expected to reach more than 192 million users by 2029. By reviewing their monthly merchant statements, restaurants can identify and address fees before they accumulate.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

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Auditing Classifications : Double-check exempt versus nonexempt statuses for all employees to avoid costly fines and incorrect paychecks and tax withholdings. Bonus Tip : Set a recurring calendar reminder to conduct quarterly payroll audits in 2025 so you can catch discrepancies even earlier.

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No Tax on Tips? What Restaurant Operators Need to Know Now

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In a competitive labor market, that could give operators a much-needed advantage in retention and hiring. Audits around tipped income are already common and this kind of policy change will only make them more so. If you’re not confident in your current setup, do a quick audit now. But it’s not a universal win.

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Cross-Functional MarTech Strategy Is Powering Loyalty and Guest Experience

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Today’s guests do not separate marketing from technology, or digital from in-person. That is why breaking down silos between marketing and information technology (IT) has become more than a smart operational move, but a competitive imperative. That only works if marketing and technology are in sync from the beginning.

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Best Practices for Marketing Database Cleanse

Finding a vendor to cleanse and optimize your marketing database can be difficult if you don’t know what to look for. ZoomInfo has produced this eBook to help marketing leaders understand best practices around cost and value when it comes to choosing a B2B contact data provider. Database Audits.

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Stay Ahead of the Danger: Proactive Food Safety Strategies for Restaurant Managers

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Regularly audit your suppliers’ practices and request documentation to confirm that they’re still in compliance. This will require enhanced traceability records for certain foods, with the final goal of allowing for quicker identification and removal of potentially contaminated foods from the market.

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Value Is the New Battleground for Loyalty

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To delve more deeply into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Hope Neiman, Tillster’s chief marketing officer. That means operators need to audit their current tech stack to ensure it’s ready for integration. Technology that once felt futuristic is quickly becoming standard.