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Our Wage Models are Broken

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The institution of tipping and the existence of the sub-minimum wage is heavily rooted in slavery , and has led to decades of underpaying a workforce that is majority black, brown, and female. They push the envelope on what an equitable and sustainable future can and should look like, for all of us.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue for restaurants and the world. As we look to celebrate Earth Day, restaurant industry insiders offer their top tips and trends. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. Lisa Dahl, Chef and Restaurateur, Dahl Restaurant Group.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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The healthy and sustainable eating trend is not going away and will most likely continue to rise in popularity into the new year. With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. Sustainability.

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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. These lawsuits argued that prioritizing distribution of RRF funds to groups based on race and gender was unconstitutional. Legislation.

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Finding the best suppliers for your restaurant: A simple guide

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Wholesalers or distributors These suppliers purchase goods in bulk directly from manufacturers or producers and then distribute them to restaurants. Beverage distributors This group supplies beverages like wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, and specialty drinks. They may also offer pre-made dough or baked goods.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

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Other highlights include: Check Size Up, Tips Down: Guests are willing to treat themselves to menu items like steaks, caviar, truffles and tasting menus, resulting in an average 14 percent increase in their bill. However, when it comes to tipping, it seems Cupid missed the memo, and there's a 1.5

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

– Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage. "As From the increasing demand for low-to-no ABV draft options to the motivation behind rising consumer expectations, these trends have the power to impact the financial performance of the beverage program.

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