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Franchise Compliance Guide: Laws + Agreements

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The FTC Rule largely pertains to franchisors supplying prospective franchisees with a franchise disclosure document – a document from franchisors providing 23 key information points to franchisees regarding need-to-know information about the business. These points include: Initial fees. Trademark rules. Franchisee's obligations.

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How to Manage Multiple Restaurants and Locations

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Whichever way you go, remember that for every new restaurant you open, you'll need to conduct any necessary market research and document your planning process with a business plan and a feasibility study. Switching from a fast-casual concept to fine dining can allow for a nice change of pace. Online Employee Communication.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

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Most restaurants still rely on a whiteboard or communication to assign tasks, which can lead to errors and a lack of accountability. (If Using 7shifts team communication tool will allow employees to report incidents to managers discreetly. It makes every little task trackable, transparent—and most importantly—accounted for.)

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[Updated for 2023] The State-by-State Guide To Tip Pooling Laws

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Most importantly, employers must know what laws apply to their establishment and communicate this to their staff. One way to avoid confusion is to document your policy. This is best done on a document your lawyer draws up and the employee signs,” says Sheskin. Even if a tip is in cash, you need a record of it.”

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Going Mobile with Contactless ID for the Post-COVID Restaurant Experience

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Outdoor dining during the warmer months provided a means for many restaurants to remain largely operational and in compliance with pandemic safety measures. Verification efficiency and protection of the merchant from fraudulent ID documents are major benefits to implementing a more secure, contactless verification process.

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How To Open a Restaurant: A Step-by-Step Guide

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1) Define the concept of your restaurant “Restaurant” is a word encompassing a wide variety of venues , from bistros to fine dining establishments and even ghost restaurants. 7) Fine-tune your menu Your restaurant’s menu is the heart of its identity. But if you try to document it all by hand, paperwork can consume your time.

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How Restaurants Can Emerge Stronger

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When navigating regulatory requirements – which are often proving to be inconsistent and reactionary – and balancing guests’ anxieties about returning to old habits like dining out, restaurant owners and managers need to respond with agility. The best way to do this is by clearly documenting the decision-making process.