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JULY 17, 2018

These new regulations create major challenges and potential costs for restaurant, hospitality and retail employers throughout the state, requiring them to fundamentally change how they schedule their workers. The law is meant to provide more structure and stability around schedules for hourly employees of large brands.

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JULY 16, 2021

MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. ” General Managers must travel by the end of December and the company is encouraging employees to post pictures of their travels on its internal social media site. Überrito Fresh Mex Embarks on Aggressive Franchise Program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Minneapolis-based restaurant franchise was founded on Dave Anderson's passion for BBQ. Director, Strategy and Franchise Operations Al Hank about about brand evolution, restaurant industry challenges and even, plant-based BBQ. Perseverance, obsessive devotion to making people happy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Other leisure-related categories affected the most included travel, cruises, lodging and airlines. By June, the median company in quick service and in fast casual had increased their number of hourly employees per location compared to their pre-pandemic staffing levels. ” Health of F&B employees and privacy rights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. In addition to the latest resources on COVID-19 restaurant and employee recovery programs, RestaurantsAct.com offers a brand new, industry-first interactive map of each state, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Just Salad was the first national restaurant chain to label its entire menu with carbon emissions similar to how brands like Allbirds had done in the retail sector. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions.

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Apicbase

MARCH 31, 2023

United Curry 120+ Outlets Currywurst Quick Service Germany If you ever had a currywurst in Germany, chances are it was at one of United Curry’s franchises: Wurst Teufel, Grillbar, GrillGut, or Bratwerk. Today, Janny’s Eis is the largest ice cream franchise in Germany. And pasta is cooked on a gas stove.

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EATER

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A Chipotle employee eats inside a SF restaurant in 2020. A recent worker protest at a NYC Chipotle was part of a longer effort by the Service Employees International Union and others to unionize fast-food workers This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Striking McDonald’s employees at a 2016 protest in Los Angeles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now will be the first restaurant is L2V’s portfolio and the investment will support the rapid growth and expansion of both corporate and franchised locations. "We

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Service-related mentions became more positive by 6.0 Conversely, when choosing to support big box retailers, they do so because of cost (65 percent), the convenience of buying multiple things at once (54 percent), and overall product selection or variety (46 percent). percentage points compared to the same month in 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Bacardi employees and contractors also received the free product as the health and safety of people is always top of mind for the family-owned company. ’s unmatched scale and strengths in franchising, purchasing and brand-building.” ” The temporary shift in production began on March 17 and will continue as needed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

Ervin Cohen & Jessup launched a Food, Beverage and Hospitality practice to more efficiently advise industry-related clients to recover from the devastating financial and logistical impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Delightree app can also streamline employee onboarding.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

.” Prior to joining Boston Market, Wyatt served as Operations Partner/Vice President of Operations for Panera Bread, where he was responsible for all aspects of operations, including retail, marketing, recruiting, catering, facilities and bakery at more than 40 cafes in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The QSR franchise started in Seattle and serves up Asian-inspired bowls and appetizers. Everyone wins when employees are comfortable bringing up issues before they get worse. “I Check with female employees about how you can help them reach their full potential. Support women who aren't your employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know.

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Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff. When training or license expiration nears, remind and incentivize employees to get recertified.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

" The platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges. ” Here’s how Drive Kindness works: Drive Kindness’ franchise owners will charge restaurants a flat rate.

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Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff. When training or license expiration nears, remind and incentivize employees to get recertified.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Third, the onslaught of opioid, vaping, and alcohol combinations have forced the restaurant industry to begin hiring completely different generations of rock star employees, in both the front and back of the house. Improve employee performance. Reduce theft.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Placer.believes these numbers show signs of a resilient economy in the face of health concerns and run counter to the notion that the entire retail economy is heading for a major downturn. Retailers are working with both their suppliers and transportation providers to find paths forward to minimize disruption.” percent and 2.9

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Permanent Closures Continue to Increase Across Restaurants, Retail and Other Industries. Yelp Sees COVID Effect.

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Hot Schedules

MAY 18, 2021

F or Star Wars fans across the galaxy (at least those who use the Gregorian calendar), May the Fourth was a rallying point to commemorate the beloved franchise. As a show of the way we stood by our customers throughout the pandemic, we asked our employees to eat local and support their favorite eateries however safely possible.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Following the restoration of Saudi Arabia-Thailand relations, Café Amazon opened its first store in Riyadh’s InterHealth Hospital. PTT Oil and Retail Business (PPTOR), which operates Café Amazon, plans to open a total of 150 stores in Saudi Arabia by 2032. Thai coffee chain Café Amazon opens first location in the Middle East.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The National Labor Relations Board will issue its final rule tomorrow, February 26, governing joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act. NLRB Issues Joint-Employer Ruling. ” The NLRB issued an NPRM concerning joint-employer status under the NLRA on September 13, 2018.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

Countless restaurants across the country used a PPP loan to keep their employees on the payroll even while shuttered, but they are emerging from the program with challenges that have only grown in scope. For many, this uncertainty will linger until a vaccine is available. .” 350,000-1 million. $1-2 1-2 million. $2-5 2-5 million. $5-10

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. Single restaurant proprietors and large franchise chains alike utilize SALIDO’s enterprise-level solution to revamp traditional and outdated operational systems. Each member of the coalition is committed to responsibility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

" I give a lot of keynote presentations to restaurant brands, and most of them are franchises. Lawyers have spooked them into avoiding conversations about managing employees for fear of taking on the liability of being joint employers. The franchisees are. They give them the tools. They teach them the systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR. Experienced reductions in business activity as a result of health directives related to COVID-19, and did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

.” Andrew Jhawar, Senior Partner of Apollo and Head of the Consumer & Retail industry group, added, “We are pleased that Smart Foodservice will be able to thrive with a strong complementary partner in US Foods. SpotOn Secures $50M Funding. SpotOn Transact, Inc., top photo, announced $50 million in Series B funding.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

The National Labor Relations Board instructed an administrative law judge to approve settlements resolving complaints against McDonald’s USA LLC, McDonald’s Restaurants of Illinois, Inc., NLRB Approves McDonald's Settlements. “I am truly honored to lead as Fourth Enterprises’ CEO,” said Anderson.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2019

.” A recent Total Economic Impact™ study commissioned by NCR and conducted by Forrester Research of NCR Software Defined Store customers found that an average organization with approximately 750 retail stores could see a 164 percent return on investment through store virtualization. Global Cuisine Winners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Labor issues will continue to bring challenges in 2020, but these challenges will offer restaurants the opportunity for a continued and relentless focus on creating rewarding environments for employees. The ongoing labor shortage is leaving employers struggling to hire and maintain employees while also being pressured to increase wages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Founded in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill operates nearly 300 company-owned and franchised restaurants across the United States and in China. ’s unmatched scale and strengths in franchising, purchasing and brand-building.” Brands’ global scale, resources and franchising capabilities. ” Chasing DoorDash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Taco John’s Launches Aggressive Franchising Initiative. All of the elements are in place for aggressive franchise growth.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. Restaurant Adaptation. Meeting Customer Expectations. ” Off-Premise Focus. " Franchisees Become Nimbler.

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EATER

MARCH 21, 2023

McDonald’s employees walk out during a Fight for $15 protest. In an industry where it’s very hard for workers to unionize because of the franchise model, it creates a way in which workers can have a collective voice in the process of setting the standards in their industry,” said Jacobs. Recent state-level legislation, A.B.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

voted Republican in 2016 – North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Alaska – with services sectors and several food-related economic growth trended blue — Washington D.C., Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and California — primarily led by declines in retail businesses. points in 2018.

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