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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

Modern Restaurant Management

Navigating the bustling world of the restaurant industry comes with its own set of challenges, and one critical area that often flies under the radar is worker classification. Key considerations include: Wage and Hour Laws The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay and recordkeeping.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

A new year is creeping up on us again, bringing fresh opportunities—and challenges—for restaurant operators. From updating policies to gearing up for tax season, these steps will enhance your compliance and position your restaurant for sustained growth.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

A new piece of legislation has recently caught the attention of restaurant workers and employers alike: the No Tax on Tips Act. The proposal fulfills campaign promises from both sides of the political aisle, but for restaurant operators, it raises real and immediate questions. But it’s not without complications.

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Restaurant Cost Control Strategies Every Operator Should Be Using

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In this article, you will learn: The five most important restaurant costs to track and manage Easy strategies for controlling food costs and labor costs Tactics to save money without hurting your guest experience Lets start with the big picture and learn where your money is actually going. Are you overstaffed on slow days?

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Make High-Traffic Times More Profitable with These Payment Optimization Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry continued to grow in 2024 with sales forecasted to top $1 trillion for the first time in history, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report. Auditing monthly merchant statements can take weeks or even months to complete.

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Seven Questions Restaurants Should be Asking About Insurance Coverage

Modern Restaurant Management

Each restaurant is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all insurance solution. You don’t want to wait until something inevitably goes awry, raising the need to file a claim to realize your agent isn’t fully prepared to deal with the unique challenges of the restaurant industry.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's digital landscape, restaurants have become prime targets for cybercriminals who take advantage of potential entry points from point-of-sale systems, online ordering platforms, customer databases, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services. Consider the alarming pattern over the past three years.

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