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The History of Tipping in Restaurants: The Complicated Past, Present, and Future

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When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. It's the expectation and an essential part of how restaurant workers earn a living. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture?

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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

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Are you thinking about owning a restaurant? You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. Instead, let’s look at some of the common reasons why restaurants fail (this is only a sampling).

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

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We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. As of 2019, hospitality had a national average turnover rate of 75% , and that's only grown since the pandemic. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable.

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5 Ways to Develop Your Restaurant's Tip Strategy, According to Experts

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If you walked down Valencia Street in San Francisco and polled ten restaurants on how they managed tips , there's a good chance they would each say something different. There are 101 ways to dole out restaurant tips - from percentages to points to whether kitchen staff gets a share. Ji Hye Kim - Chef/Owner @ Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, MI.

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Predictive Scheduling: What It Is and How To Implement With Success In Your Restaurant

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Predictive Scheduling has become a hot topic in the restaurant industry. This guide is designed to help you stay in front of Predictive Scheduling changes and make sure your restaurant is fully compliant. Recommended Reading: The 11 Employee Scheduling Best Practices + Tips for Restaurants. Restaurants with 30+ U.S.

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The Importance of Staying Up-to-Date on Liquor Laws and Insurance Coverage 

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The climate of the hospitality industry is forever changing. Based on completely unpredictable occurrences such as the COVID pandemic and societal realities such as violence at bars and restaurants, hospitality establishment owners have a lot to consider when it comes to their coverage.

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COVID-19 Best Practices for Restaurants: Navigating Coronavirus for Staff & Managers

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With new social distancing and self-isolation strategies, it’s clear that COVID-19 will have, and is having, an extreme impact on the restaurant and hospitality industry. 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?