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Why 4 Restaurants Opt for a Service Charge Instead of Tips

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Some restaurants only add the auto-gratuity for large dining parties of 6 or more. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. If you’d prefer not to pay the service charge, let us know and we’ll remove it.”

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Why 4 Restaurants Opt for a Service Charge Instead of Tips

7 Shifts

Some restaurants only add the auto-gratuity for large dining parties of 6 or more. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. If you’d prefer not to pay the service charge, let us know and we’ll remove it.”

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Restaurant Labor Cost Control: 11 Reports to Optimize Labor

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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. However, that number can vary significantly, with QSR on the low end and fine dining restaurants on the higher end. (Do

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As Restaurants Reopen, Many Are Struggling to Find Employees

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While the city of Miami has allowed restaurants to operate their dining rooms at half capacity since May 27, this particular spot is remaining closed for dine-in service until its owners can offer their customers a more “on-brand” dining experience — meaning fun and easygoing — rather than a modified, cautious night out.

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Your 7-Step Guide to Reopening Your Restaurant

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It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. This may mean limiting seating per table or reorganizing your dining area to ensure tables are over 6 feet apart. I'm so sorry, I'm not doing that anymore.’ Employee health assessments ???

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The restaurant industry needs to step up for women. We asked four leaders how to do it.

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My managers also used code names based on menu items to “rate” female customers. When my friend was 22, she served at a steakhouse that mandated short dresses and heels. When she was 23, the manager asked her to put on makeup in one of her first shifts at a breakfast grill. She promptly quit. These accounts may not shock you. She has a point.

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Mastering Restaurant Metrics: Your Comprehensive Guide to Business Success 

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This is especially true for large-scale foodservice operations and scaling restaurant businesses. In an industry where every detail matters, tracking metrics provides valuable insights into your restaurants’ performance and helps to identify improvement areas. That’s the theory. In theory, it sounds easy.