Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2025

A carefully crafted Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and clear franchise agreements are key to setting expectations and maintaining transparency with your franchise partners. From managing cash flow to securing insurance coverage and updating contracts, the legal side of your business should never be overlooked or passive.

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Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Cash Management 221

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Just as challenging is keeping on top of federally mandated franchise disclosures contained in the Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD). Either way, both franchisors and franchisees alike need to be aware of the nuances that can be unclear, especially in the FDD, which is a complex document. And there’s a lot of value to that.

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Insurance Franchise Franchising Document 251

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2025

Fines, suspended liquor licenses, increased insurance costs, and even lawsuits are all very real threats facing the industry, not just on Independence Day but year-round. AI is raising the bar for fake ID detection Artificial intelligence and easy accessibility online have altered fake IDs into highly convincing, scannable documents.

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License Document Training Hospitality 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Often the upsell from franchisors and service providers includes seemingly convenient, useful, and “free” extras like employee handbooks, wage and hour policies, and employment forms, but these one-size-fits-all documents are often tailored to federal law and don’t account for changes in California law.

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Restaurant Law Document Insurance Hiring 482

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Society Insurance put together seven items restaurants should include in their sexual harassment policy. Every situation is unique so this section shouldn’t be too detailed, but rather cover the steps of addressing, documenting, and completing the procedure. Definition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.

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Insurance Restaurant Law Definition Document 450

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2021

At the same time, RTW plays a major role in controlling claim costs and the direct impact on insurance premiums. Documents for internal case management. Even if the employer can't fill an entire shift, shortened work schedules minimize the insurance program's wage replacement costs and speed up recovery time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

As members of Sentry Insurance’s safety team, we’ve compiled several tips and resources with those risks in mind to help your restaurant experience a safer return. During the training, encourage employees to document physically demanding job duties such as heavy lifting to help identify and plan around potential injury risks.

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Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 547

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2022

The premise is that employees (especially those with significant health issues) have difficulty navigating the world of health insurance and, therefore, are susceptible to making poor and inefficient choices. This compares to the average insurance provider score of 57. The piece not yet addressed is cost savings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Will the loan be forgivable if the proceeds are used to pay franchise fees, property taxes, or insurance? The employer should organize their payroll and expense documents in order to ensure that they document every dollar spent with the proceeds of the loan. For what purposes can a restaurant use the PPP funds?

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Healthcare Restaurant Law Document Insurance 540

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2020

For many, the next logical step in this situation has been to file a claim with their insurance company. During an occurrence as rare as a pandemic, it is encouraged to file a claim with your insurance company, no matter the exclusions that may be outlined in your business’ policy. Track Your Financial Losses.

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Insurance Small Business Government Take-out 427

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Another growing risk: nuclear verdicts over dram shop law violations, driving up the costs of liquor liability insurance. It’s a continuing problem into 2024 for establishments that serve, making it critical to have adequate liquor liability insurance. Here’s an overview. But it’s hard to get and very costly.

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2024 Insurance Recruiting Restaurant Law 294

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Industry Analysis : Document the size and trends in the restaurant industry to show readers you are an industry expert. Competitive Analysis : document local competitors and show how you will be able to carve out a niche in your market. This means the bank is partially "insured" in case somebody is unable to repay them.

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Document Small Business Cash Management Take-out 393

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cleaning subcontractors (or store employees if not subcontracted) should perform hourly visual inspections to identify any potential hazards and document these efforts. Create an Incident Report When an accident occurs, ask the customer to complete a written incident report and provide it to your insurance company immediately.

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Insurance Small Business Customer Service Equipment 378

SpotOn

JANUARY 13, 2025

Document everything If your physical location has been damaged by wildfires, document everything. This will be helpful for filing insurance claims and applying for state or federal aid programs as they become available.  Keep a detailed document listing how your business was damaged with photographic evidence.

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Online Ordering Document Email Marketing Back of House 98

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

This document should specify discounts on each type of drug category – generic, brand named and specialty drugs, and their associated rebates. It’s also is not viable to carve Rx coverage out of a fully insured contract due to the lack of stop loss availability. Understand Your Costs.

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Management Management Cash Management Healthcare 450

ChowNow

AUGUST 30, 2023

You will need to provide two forms of documentation supporting any changes you make (ie. You will need to provide two forms of documentation supporting the details you input for your business. (ie. Please Note: This is documentation our team may request from you in the future, but is not something you need to complete enrollment.

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Mobile Ordering Document Certification Website Management 369

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Health insurance plan opt-in forms. Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes : Employees and employers split paying into Social Security and Medicare. Deductions for benefits like health insurance, 401(k), dental, vision, etc. Direct deposit information such as a bank routing number and account number. Withhold 6.2%

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2021 Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Insurance 370

Restaurant Engine

JULY 5, 2020

Most insurance companies have denied claims from restaurant owners resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Business owners counterclaim they are entitled to benefits in Business Interruption Insurance policies that protect against lost income after a covered peril affects a policyowner. A third victory arrived when the U.S.

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Insurance Small Business Events Government 121

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Offer comprehensive benefits to restaurant workers In addition to wages, make sure to outline the benefits you offer, such as health insurance, paid time off, or employee discounts. For instance, a job listing for a line cook might state, “$17 per hour, health insurance, paid sick days, and employee meals included.”

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2024 Social Media Insurance Leadership 335

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Should a staff member break the rules with a fireable offense, you will have documentation that protects you from any wrongful dismissal. Once the document is legally sound, distribute a draft to your existing staff and get their opinions on it. It makes every little task trackable, transparent—and most importantly—accounted for.)

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Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

The hospitality industry may attempt to mitigate its damages by invoking force majeure clauses in their loan documents or leases, if in fact such clauses are contained therein. One issue will certainly be whether or not the specific force majeure clause at issue addresses pandemics or other related situations.

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Hospitality Hotels Travel Entertainment 512

EATER

JULY 2, 2024

They met my struggle around pronoun choice with patience, and helped make the long list of little things — from compiling name change documentation to navigating insurance networks — seem less infinite. From there, I made incremental steps with my colleagues at my side. I knew that terroir was incredibly important.

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Document Back of House Presentation Take-out 341

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

2] The CARES Act also provides three significant unemployment insurance benefits: (1) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance; (1) Emergency Increase in Unemployment Compensation Benefits; and (3) Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.

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Employee Relations Food Safety Small Business Government 493

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Discuss all of the phases of the procedure: Investigation Resolutions Appeals Every situation is unique so this section shouldn’t be too detailed, but rather cover the steps of addressing, documenting, and completing the procedure. Society Insurance bears no responsibility for the accuracy or content of linked or cited material.

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Insurance Restaurant Law Definition Brewery 251

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

A franchisor merely providing samples/form documents to franchisees to use (operational plans, business plans, marketing materials) does not suggest control – it’s merely a guidance or recommendation that the franchisee may or may not choose to use. i.e. selecting health insurance plans and pension plans.

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Employee Relations Hiring Government 2020 458

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Your restaurant is different so ensure you find your ideal food cost (discussed later) Labor cost : Roughly 30% of revenue including management salaries of 10% Insurance varies by provider and type. Fixed costs include rent, mortgage, salaries, loan payments, license fees, and insurance premiums.

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License Equipment POS Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

On a state-level, New York has this resource center with guidance and documentation on how to keep the restaurant safe and inspection-ready. Texas: Entire State , Inspection Report Document. We've linked out to the informational pages for each of the counties below: Los Angeles. Orange County. San Francisco. State of Oregon.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Equipment 370

Sling

JUNE 24, 2022

But there’s more to the process than just filing employee documents away and forgetting about them. In this article, we discuss the personnel file and necessary employee documents in detail and then give you tips and best practices to help you create the best recordkeeping system for your business. Table of contents. Medical file.

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Document Certification Employee Relations Restaurant Law 78

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 4, 2020

Filing for Georgia Unemployment Insurance (UI) can be a complicated process leading to multiple questions from both the employer and the employee. Supporting Documents. By Colin Kopel. This frustration of filing claims is magnified during the coronavirus pandemic due to the mass influx of claims overloading the GA DOL’s capabilities.

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Website Management Email Marketing 2019 Insurance 236

EATER

MARCH 30, 2023

In her testimony, Carter said that she started working at Starbucks because the company promised health insurance for both her and her son, but that she’d recently lost those benefits after the company cut her hours. Rather than forgo a paycheck, we go without health insurance,” she said.

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Employee Relations Insurance Front of House Education 246

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Employee income is better documented, allowing them to qualify more easily for loans. RASI has documented a 26% increase in employee retention for businesses that run weekly payroll, stemming from increased employee satisfaction. Health insurance plan opt-in forms. Forms for any retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k).

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2023 Tip Distribution Audits Restaurant Law 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Pre-sale checklist for selling a restaurant Before you find a buyer, you should be ready to provide potential buyers with your business’s financial and legal documents. These documents provide insight into how well your restaurant has performed financially.

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2024 Document Point of Sale Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Plus, organized record keeping makes compliance easier, ensuring you can quickly reference documents for law and tax purposes. 7shifts is also FDIC-insured , so you can feel confident knowing your deposits are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. What are the requirements to use Tip Payouts?

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Tip Distribution Cash Management Restaurant Law Insurance 195

The Food Corridor

MAY 16, 2025

These codes are used in everything from registering your business to applying for grants, insurance, and government contracts. 722513 – Limited-Service Restaurants Use for insurance classification when food prep and service are involved. Insurance carriers often require this if your tenants or staff prepare food. Go with 531120.

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Insurance Audits Government Catering 64

Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2021

For those reapplying: Borrowers will be able to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan from January 13, 2021, until March 31, 2021, through any existing SBA 7(a) lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, eligible non-bank lender, or Farm Credit System institution that is participating in PPP.

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Small Business Document Employee Relations Insurance 195

7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

Healthcare costs: group healthcare benefits, insurance premiums, etc. They'll ask for your necessary information and relevant documents, and then they'll help you shop around for the best SBA 7(a) loan for your restaurant. times your restaurant's monthly payroll costs.

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Cash Management Government Small Business Healthcare 300

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

In recent months, they have been advising clients on issues ranging from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to reducing and rehiring employees to recovering losses from insurance companies and renegotiating leases. Selvin (insurance and business interruption) and Elliot N. Other members of the new practice include: Randy S.

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527