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Sound Decisions about Music in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Music done well in restaurants makes all the difference in how long guests will stay, whether they have a good experience and most importantly, how much money they will spend. Many owners of restaurants don’t understand that music done well means more sales. Music and dining are all about expectations. Volume is another issue.

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Navigating Complex Restaurant Compliance Issues

Modern Restaurant Management

Joint employer status and overtime calculations can be notoriously complex areas for restaurant human resources. Download the free Joint Employer Overtime Checklist, here. She also dives into risks associated with non-compliance and, more importantly, how to proactively avoid them.

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Restaurant Labor Laws Cheat Sheet: Seattle

7 Shifts

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. At its peak, Seattle boasted an impressive 3,000 restaurant locations. Just here for an overview of Seattle’s Fair Work Week Law?

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Cybersecurity Advice for Restaurateurs

Modern Restaurant Management

How to Ensure Your Restaurant Survives and Thrives in the Era of Widespread Cybercrime and Strict Data Security Regulations. Numerous United States restaurant and fast food chains, including Applebee’s, Wendy’s, Chili’s, Huddle House, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen have suffered cyberattacks in recent years and months.

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Seven Ways HR Leadership Can Reduce Risk for Restaurants During Turbulent Times

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant sector has been especially hard hit by fallout from the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic. million Americans according to the National Restaurant Association. It’s likely no restaurant owner or manager has experienced a situation of this magnitude in their lifetime. Step Up Cleaning and Sanitation.

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Fair Workweek Law: An Overview

7 Shifts

Cities and states across the US are responding to a movement known as “ fair workweek ,” with many enacting new laws to shield restaurant employees’ personal lives and finances from the notoriously unpredictable world of restaurant scheduling. What is “Fair Workweek?”

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The Last Survival Guide You'll Ever Need for Your Brick & Mortar Restaurant

The last few years have produced a seismic shift in the restaurant industry. Thousands of independent restaurants who did not adapt have been forced to shutter their businesses. Forecasts show that challenges for independent restaurants continue to mount. But with challenge comes opportunity.