Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. The group plans to grow both Ike’s and Bangin’ Buns through franchising starting in 2023. Habit Signs Franchise Development Deal. Wing Zone Refresh. Wing Zone is getting a new look, top photo. It is advancing its U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

With so many people leaving the industry, restaurants stepped up—raising wages, creating new opportunities, and doubling down on the employee experience. Much of that confidence comes from focusing on stronger employee benefits—like mental health support—and rising wages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

The following seven tips can help restaurant managers and HR professionals navigate risk in this rapidly evolving pandemic, especially as restaurants in many jurisdictions are required to operate solely with take-out or delivery service options. HR is tasked with more than the safety of employees. Share Guidance.

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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

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. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Click here to learn the 10 steps to take now. “We applaud the announcement of steps the company is taking to help restaurant businesses large and small in communities across America during this difficult time.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal. . "My

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Effective employee scheduling means finding the right mix of shifts and shift types for your business. It means understanding employee availability and managing employee requests for time off and even last-minute shift changes. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule? But it isn’t simple.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We’ve laid out the insurance needs of both traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses and why it’s not only vital to the success of your business to insure your business but how your insurance needs will be different for each type of business. Food Truck Insurance Needs. You’re faced with the damage costs.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

These restaurants take orders through online apps and use 'ghost kitchens' or virtual kitchens that offer virtual menus to take-out customers. Fast food chains or quick service restaurants prepare mass-produced take-out food and usually follow a franchise model. 24/7 employee scheduling can be challenging.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

. “With Feed the Front Line, you can order a meal in under a minute, and ezCater figures out how to get it to the hospital reliably. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE). And, today, more orders are a lifeline for restaurants.” ” Small Brand, Big Heart.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

The product will be rolled out in phases, with an introductory product available in the North American market in the coming weeks. “The bites are baked just right; choose a dip then take a sip! Eating out has changed and consumers are looking for a safer, contactless dining experience. NCR Adds Contactless Solution.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. As a percentage of sales, restaurant labor cost percentage is the amount spent on all labor-related costs compared to your gross sales in a specific time period. Payroll Taxes.

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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. While only 15 percent plan to reduce the number or size of their franchise locations, operators are making other adjustments to their real estate. 55 percent plan to add more space for pick-up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2020

While restaurants certainly include national chains, the majority in the US are independently owned and operated, including franchises. Payroll was to be looked at per employee and was limited to $100K on an annualized and pro-rata basis. So how could they pay their employees? Many have been passed down for generations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able. But while limited dining options are available, people have shown an increased desire to help out independent restaurants. Mixed take-out bag. Can't touch this.

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Goliath Consulting

JULY 28, 2020

Social distancing has radically changed the way restaurants work, causing a spike in delivery and take-out orders, and employees are taking on different responsibilities to fit these new roles in the workplace (2). Conflict Resolution (Guest Relations). COVID-19 is redefining jobs (1).

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable. Check inventory levels.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Check out the list of laws you’ll need to follow and which fees you could face for violating them in our ebook, Restaurant Fair Workweek Law: An Overview. per hour for employers with more than 500 employees worldwide. This only affects large restaurant groups and franchises that have multiple locations across the nation or the globe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

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. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Restaurants will adopt mobile-first hardware architectures and API-connected software platforms that can be unified at every digital touchpoint, from order taking at POS or self-service, to food prep in smart kitchens, to service in-house, and finally delivery to in-restaurant tables or the customer’s front door.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Taking a look back at the "Top Foods of the Year" in Grubhub's 2018 and 2019 Year In Food Report, we found that many of the past favorites are still trending in 2020. 38 percent dined out in the last two weeks – up 2 percentage points from the previous issue (two weeks prior). Take-out/delivery.

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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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EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Parents laugh, whipping out phones to capture the moment. There’s a Mediterranean fish spot that wouldn’t look out of place in New England. He twirls past a steakhouse featuring mounted longhorns, wagon wheels, and wood-paneled walls lined with U.S. Children mob the costumed figure, squealing with delight. along with the U.K.

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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

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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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

Effective employee scheduling means finding the right mix of shifts and shift types for your business. It means understanding employee availability and managing employee requests for time off and even last-minute shift changes. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule? But it isn’t simple.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The survey results reveal that 35 percent of respondents feel the same level of comfort dining out now as they did at the beginning of the pandemic. Some highlights inlcude: Consumers' projected dining out frequency. Some highlights inlcude: Consumers' projected dining out frequency. Primary reasons for dining out less.

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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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Rocket Fuel

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In a competitive labor market, restaurant owners need every tool at their disposal to attract and retain productive employees and reduce turnover. In this article, we’ll take a look at what EWA is, why it’s important to your employees, and how restaurant owners can partner with experts to make EWA implementation relatively fast and simple.

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Focus POS

JUNE 27, 2019

Technology can help, but knowing how to get the most out of it is also important. Make sure you clearly define your standards for both, and communicate them to your employees. The right solution can provide better order accuracy, improve employee communication, and increase speed of service. Set quality standards. Set schedules.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

percent from unusually high numbers a year ago related to U.S. 89 percent of Americans in the workforce said they consciously take steps to avoid the germs of sick co-workers or colleagues. faster, and restaurants need to take notice to guarantee happier customers and increase revenue. That was up 5.7 Top Trends Impacting QSRs.

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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

MARCH 11, 2020

We would like to thank Derek Jones and all of the employees at Smart Foodservice for their dedication in building a highly differentiated business in the cash and carry industry, and we know the company will be in great hands with its new owners.” SpotOn Secures $50M Funding. SpotOn Transact, Inc.,

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable. Check inventory levels.

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