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A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Staff Tips in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Managing staff tips in a restaurant can be a delicate balancing act. Evaluate Legal Considerations Tipping laws vary widely by region. Research the following before implementing your policy: Tip Pooling Laws : Some regions allow mandatory tip pooling, while others restrict it.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

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A new year is creeping up on us again, bringing fresh opportunities—and challenges—for restaurant operators. From updating policies to gearing up for tax season, these steps will enhance your compliance and position your restaurant for sustained growth.

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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

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Navigating the bustling world of the restaurant industry comes with its own set of challenges, and one critical area that often flies under the radar is worker classification. Key considerations include: Wage and Hour Laws The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay and recordkeeping.

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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

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Serving alcohol is a fundamental part of many restaurant operations, but it also presents significant liability risks. From over-serving intoxicated guests to improperly checking IDs, restaurants can face serious legal, financial and reputational consequences for failing to effectively manage their liquor liability risks.

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Downturn Dining Trends: Loyalty, Value, and Menu Innovation Are Key for Survival

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Rising restaurant prices and increased cost-of-living expenses are significantly altering dining out habits in both the US and UK, according to a new survey from Attest. Among the key findings affecting restaurants: Price Sensitivity : 86 percent of consumers in both the US and UK feel restaurant prices are higher than last year.

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No Tax on Tips? What Restaurant Operators Need to Know Now

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A new piece of legislation has recently caught the attention of restaurant workers and employers alike: the No Tax on Tips Act. The proposal fulfills campaign promises from both sides of the political aisle, but for restaurant operators, it raises real and immediate questions. But it’s not without complications.

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Employment Law Considerations as Restaurants Reopen

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For restaurants, this means dine-in service will begin again — or will be soon — and more employees will be returning to work. This is great news for an industry that has seen countless restaurants limited to takeout or delivery orders, if they were even able to remain open at all during the COVID-19 crisis.