Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

” RWCF is compiling an extensive list of resources and links related to the COVID-19 Crisis on its website, and, soon, we will collect data (qualitative and quantitative) from affected workers and restaurant owners so that we can work with local and national leaders to address the systemic issues the COVID19 pandemic has exposed. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

As the focus for restaurants continues to center on growing and staffing up, safety training can sometimes get lost in the mix or ratcheted down to cover only topics related to compliance with regulations. That won’t cut it in an industry that faces major risks associated with employee injuries and food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike. We have seen this recently with California’s new minimum wage for fast food workers, as well as the phasing out of tipped wages in Washington, D.C.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. Eat healthier.” Cash is dirty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

The bites will also be served with the option of twelve different dips, along with regular or sweet potato Tyga Tots, chocolate chip cookies, and beverages. ” Aron most recently served as the Australian CEO & Country Manager for Deliveroo from 2015 to 2020, helping grow the company into 500 cities and 13 countries during his tenure.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. The Foundation will administer the grants, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Mechanical systems should be designed to enhance the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) of the spaces they serve. Studies have shown that better IAQ relates to reduce risk of airborne viruses such as COVID-19. Good mechanical design starts with ventilation, filtration and proper airflow relation.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. Restaurant insurance can provide your business with a safety net when it comes to claims and risk. If your restaurant serves alcohol, it is required by many states to include liquor liability on your insurance policy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). In Asia, the third factor most often cited was provenance and food production methods. ” Safety, hygiene and the food supply chain. . In the U.S.

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APRIL 20, 2020

.™” with an initial donation, aiming to raise $125,000+ for Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE), a nonprofit that assists the families of service industry members navigating life-altering circumstances. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE). Newark Working Kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

Those organizations that could used excess capacity in their existing kitchens to launch all-new, delivery-only brands – even as they continued to serve up items from their existing restaurants’ menus. These virtual brands have allowed restaurants to hone in on hot niche trends (anything chicken related, typically) with consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

Add to that the even greater health and safety issues now piled onto restaurant businesses, and you’ve got an industry perfect storm. We’ve got an engagement issue, a skills shortage, and new health and safety issues complicating an already difficult situation. Connection is about how we relate to other people.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. As it relates to the labor crunch, we’re seeing in restaurant brands across the board: An impact in top-line revenue because customers aren't being served.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

All locations will serve guests via delivery through a virtual kitchen facility. Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. Hot for Dave's Hot Chicken.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Anything plant based!

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Efficient process management platforms automate and streamline the required tasks an organisation must undergo to remain compliant, such as cleaning and safety. The recording of completed work and collection of data serve as an essential tool for QSRs to maintain a safe facility for employees and customers alike.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. A new survey shows that Americans love new tech-driven options for ordering and retrieving food, but the flipside is that it is making them more impatient. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Check employee schedules to ensure plans match reality.

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Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergies in a restaurant isn’t just about good service its a critical safety responsibility. Managing food allergens in restaurants is non-negotiable, especially with 32 million Americans living with food allergies. KDS Integration : Streamline order preparation with allergen-specific alerts.

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AUGUST 31, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Under the ruling, California restaurants may still not serve foie gras to California consumers. Litigation.

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JULY 30, 2021

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. Food Industry Faces Consumer Pressures.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

I felt it was time to refresh, modify, and re-emphasize the rules and make them relatable to the current climate we all work in. Maybe, they are even worthy of a place in your employee manual or at least as a talking point during new employee orientation. Anyway – use as you see fit.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce. – The CataBoom team We must continue to develop our solution to provide more choices for employees. In 2024, we’ll continue to see growth in the payroll segment.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Most Important safety initiatives. Followed (not surprisingly) by restaurants and delivery drivers following proper safety protocols, price, and ease of ordering from the restaurant. Restaurant and bar related concerns. Restaurant and bar related concerns. The importance of making guests feel comfortable.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. ” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. US Foods Holding Corp. Each member of the coalition is committed to responsibility.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Consider food costs, labor costs, and cost of marketing your reopening. Plan your budget to include food costs, labor costs, operating costs, marketing costs, and any extra costs such as for party favors and special decor. Additionally, by keeping the menu to a limited number of dishes, you can better plan and manage your food costs.

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MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

Safety in the restaurant industry has always been a priority. However, over the past few years other unconventional safety problems have begun to arise within the food and restaurant business. In order to address these concerns, the restaurant industry must overhaul their view of public safety.

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MAY 23, 2025

If youre wondering how to open a deli that stands out in a competitive food market, this guide walks you through every critical step from business planning and licensing to choosing the right equipment and location. Food trends come and go, but the classic sandwich stands the test of time.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. Dining Trends in Canada.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

Since then, the brand has grown to 16 locations across Michigan, continuing to serve those beloved All-American classics. The food and hospitality hasn't changed all that much since '65. When it came to employee scheduling, National Coney Island had about as many methods as it did locations. The restaurant industry has.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

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