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How to Turn Your FOH Staff into Delivery Drivers

7 Shifts

In-house delivery has become a popular option for restaurants, especially during COVID-19, as there are no added fees and the restaurant has control over the delivery radius. Pros of in-house delivery. Cons of in-house delivery. The second option is take-out and delivery which the restaurateur runs and controls. No added fees.

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As Restaurants Reopen, Many Are Struggling to Find Employees

EATER

Hopefully, we get them back.”. Many small, independent spots don’t yet have enough work to bring back their employees, particularly those in front-of-house positions. And yet more business didn’t translate to more staff: The 200-seat restaurant still employed fewer than half the workers it had before the pandemic.

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12 Tips for Restaurant Delivery/Takeout During COVID-19 Crisis

Restaurant365

Use your servers and other front-of-house employees to facilitate your takeout service. Before repurposing your FOH staff for delivery, check with your insurance carrier to ensure that you’re covered for off-premise activity. You can also bypass third-party delivery commissions and fees, keeping the delivery fees in house.

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Restaurant Labor Costs Every Store Manager Should Track

Restaurant365

Your restaurant labor cost includes everything your restaurant spends on labor, from salaries and hourly wages to payroll taxes, bonuses, and benefits like health insurance or vacation days. Your labor cost is one of the highest expenses for your restaurant, typically taking up to 25-35% of revenue. Total labor cost. Salaried Employees.

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Restaurant Labor Cost Control: 11 Reports to Optimize Labor

Restaurant365

Your total restaurant labor cost includes all expenses related to labor, from salaries and hourly wages to payroll taxes, bonuses, overtime, worker’s compensation, and benefits such as health insurance. These are your fully burdened labor costs and must be used in your labor analysis. What is a good labor cost percentage?

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Effective Restaurant Accounting Tips

Lavu

Preparing good meals and serving customers is always an exciting part of running a restaurant. When it comes to numbers, however, most restaurant owners do not know what is expected of them. Opening a restaurant may have been your dream, but keeping everything intact is crucial to running a successful business.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

From a legal perspective, Insurance : the pandemic highlighted the limitations of insurance policies. From a legal perspective, Insurance : the pandemic highlighted the limitations of insurance policies. Landlord/Tenant Disputes : in my practice, I have seen a huge increase in lease disputes. – Pooja S.