7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

Bookkeeping is one of the most essential aspects of any restaurant business. After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. With labor laws on age, wage, overtime, and time off–many of which vary between New York State and New York City–it’s easy to overlook a law or two.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws? Federal Law Compliance.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Florida tip laws, just like the broader set of Florida restaurant labor laws , can be tricky to navigate. Restaurant owners and managers must keep up with a steadily rising minimum wage (including tipped minimum wage), overtime laws, and other state-specific labor laws.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Florida tip laws, just like the broader set of Florida restaurant labor laws , can be tricky to navigate. Restaurant owners and managers must keep up with a steadily rising minimum wage (including tipped minimum wage), overtime laws, and other state-specific labor laws.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Tip credits are just another part of tipping that make restaurant employee compensation complex. But taking an educated and careful approach to tip credits ensures that your hardworking team of waitstaff, bartenders, dishwashers, and cooks is compensated fairly ( improving employee retention ). State and local laws on tip credits.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

For many in the hospitality industry, tipping is an integral part of their restaurant's culture. It influences the livelihoods of restaurant workers around the world. We created Tip Payouts because we felt there should be an easier, faster way to pay out hard-earned tips.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry. But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. There have been several ways in which restaurant owners have tried to create a more equitable system for employees to earn consistent, fair wages and improve retention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2023

Confusion Around Wage and Hour Law Can Be Costly for The Restaurant Owner. Truth be told, many restaurant owners fail to correctly uphold this preliminary law “assuming” that they (and their tipped employees) know the requirements, however, their assumptions are frequently erroneous. Tip Pooling. Under the U.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Tipping practices are in constant conversation in the restaurant industry. There have been a number of ways in which restaurant owners have tried to create a more equitable system for employees to earn consistent, fair wages to improve retention. You can't keep up with local labor laws. Table of Contents. What is tip pooling?

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7 Shifts

MAY 18, 2023

Restaurants are similar to spider webs. This is just like a restaurant, made up of its own interconnected components. Take this story from Leo Smigel, the founder of Analyzing Alpha who's been involved with several restaurant ventures: "My buddy really got himself into a pickle. You know how it is with small businesses.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 30, 2021

Food, alcohol, and cash are common victims of theft—but business owners have to look beyond physical goods. Employees may clock in early to help out or leave a few minutes early on a slow day. Time Theft Laws. It was a slow day, too, so they left ten minutes early and texted their friend to clocked them out at 5 PM.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience. Read the first part, here.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. Now, restaurant staff can access everything they need on their smartphones. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices. And the backend software powering restaurant operations?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. Now, restaurant staff can access everything they need on their smartphones. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices. And the backend software powering restaurant operations?

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. For restaurants, payroll includes hour wages as well as tips, which must be taken into account.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

The COVID-19 situation has developed rapidly over the last week, with the number of cases in the US skyrocketing, and many states taking drastic measures to slow the spread of the virus. Here’s what we know about the COVID-19 situation and what your restaurant can do during this uncertain time. How is COVID-19 impacting restaurants?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Nearly 200,000 quick-serve restaurant establishments in the United States are not owned by the company whose name is on the building. At a glance, opening and operating a restaurant franchise seems like a near-perfect business decision. of weekly gross sales for franchise royalties and advertising. coli after eating at Chipotle.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. At the end of the day, the goal is to make sure their employees are happy, paid fairly, and following the laws when it comes to tips. What is a Tip Out? Tip Out Methods. Tipping Out vs. Tip Pooling.

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EATER

MAY 26, 2023

In recent months, a number of companies, many of them in the food industry, have been accused of violating federal and state labor laws by allowing children to work long hours in sometimes hazardous conditions. Restaurants commonly offer children their first jobs around the age of 16. In 2022, nearly 4,000 children in the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

Restaurant theft is expensive. One study found that internal employee theft is responsible for 75 percent of inventory shortages and about 4 percent of restaurant sales. It’s also more prevalent than some restaurant owners and managers might want to believe. That totals between $3 and $6 billion annually.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Are you opening a restaurant in 2020? As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Advice for opening a restaurant from restaurateurs 1. Congrats! ?? And good luck. Hiring/staffing ??

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The question for restaurant operators now is: What’s next? Can restaurants reshape their relationships with 3rd-party delivery apps for the better, or will they be buried under incomprehensible charges and over-itemized bills? New Law Demands Transparency from 3rd Party Delivery Apps. Why Itemized Bills Are Good for Restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

“Cash or card?” Although the average American still carries cash in their wallet and uses it for nearly one-third of transactions, cashless restaurants are on the rise. For many restaurant owners, the main incentive to go cashless is, first and foremost, to increase the bottom line. Reasons to Go Cashless.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Turnover in restaurants is as high as ever. Labor shortages, health crises, and general economic trends have made it a struggle — and restaurants need help. But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. It's not enough to just pay more than the restaurant next door. Restaurant Retention Data Study.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 2, 2021

With a Covid-induced labor crisis in the background, many restaurants explored methods like ‘no tipping’ and ‘auto-gratuity’ in an attempt to battle the crisis and create a better working environment for restaurant staff. A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. Toast - Tipping within Your POS.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With a Covid-induced labor crisis in the background, many restaurants explored methods like ‘no tipping’ and ‘auto-gratuity’ in an attempt to battle the crisis and create a better working environment for restaurant staff. A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. Toast - Tipping within Your POS.

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Cash Management Restaurant Law POS Employee Relations 78

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The year 2020 prompted enormous changes in the restaurant industry. The events of this year made running a lean, streamlined restaurant business a necessity to survive the many shifts. As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant owners scrambled to adjust to new laws, procedures and safeguards. Now that most restaurants have opened their doors, they’re realizing that the landscape has changed. Now that most restaurants have opened their doors, they’re realizing that the landscape has changed.

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Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Restaurants that gain a significant portion of their revenue from alcohol sales have been hit the hardest, with many social distancing regulations calling for a ban on alcohol sales indoors. Now, many restaurants that offer alcohol are jumping on this trend. Here’s how you can cash in on this trend: State Regulations Vary.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

What are some ways restaurant owners and operators can be safe and welcome guests while maintaining social distance? As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How you run and track your payroll accounting has a significant impact on restaurant operations. From hiring and onboarding to running employee payments and paying taxes, payroll touches on many different parts of a restaurant business. Thus, your labor costs are spread out between your scheduling, POS, and payroll software.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The power went out for a few hours, but when it returned I stopped into the bar for a drink. Now, think about this – when did we become so attached to technology that a bartender couldn’t work out of a cash drawer, or simply have me sign a bill to my room knowing that it could be charged to my account at a later date?

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Hospitality Employee Relations Cash Management Training 206

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

In a survey of restaurant workers, 76% said that they’d leave a restaurant because of low wages and 78% said the most important thing a restaurant can do to encourage them to stay is paying a “full, stable, livable” wage. What is the minimum wage for restaurant workers? Rising wages reflect this pressure.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe, governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. High-end restaurants that tend to have a pricier menu should look to add more affordable items. Rid yourself of the non-essentials, get back to the basics, and work smart.

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Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 215

Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2020

As your restaurant business begins to recover from restrictions put on it due to COVID-19, it is crucial to assess your financials and strategize your costs. By generating a budget for your controllable costs , you can create a clearer path for your cash to move. Create a restaurant budget. One of these costs is labor.

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