Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

How will the restaurant survive if seating capacity is reduced to 50 or 25 percent long term? Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations. How long can the restaurant keep staffing levels?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 18, 2021

Breweries and Taprooms were close to pre-pandemic levels by the end of summer—dude to to-go cans and outdoor seating. Some had to get creative with their outdoor seating and greenhouses, yurts, and igloos became the way to dine out. The US government has also come in with a life raft for struggling restaurants in the form of $28.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Still others, from major chains such as Starbucks to locally owned eateries, have chosen to keep indoor dining areas closed, even if not mandated by local governments, in order to slow the spread of the contagion within their communities. Adapting Your Footprint for Outdoor Seating. Have them do a self-symptom check regularly.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

With a flagship 1,800-seat location in the city of Erbil and a second 800-seat location in Sulaimani (also spelled Sulaymaniyah), ABC is one of Iraq’s most popular restaurant brands, with often busy dining rooms, large social media followings, and billboards all over. Children mob the costumed figure, squealing with delight.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 23, 2021

These words can relate to our personal, political, economic, career centric, or spiritual lives – thus the reason they are so compelling and poignant. Those who do the work are now in the driver’s seat and many of those harped about changes may actually come to fruition as a result.

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7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

Recommended Reading: How to Reduce Restaurant Expenses & Stay Profitable During COVID-19 US Federal Government Financial Relief Programs The CARES Act has several components offering financial assistance to small businesses in the US, but none are more popular than the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Check your governor's website.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

Across all six major segments, more than 9 in 10 operators plan to continue offering outdoor seating and the same number of operators are also likely to continue offering alcohol-to-go, if their jurisdiction allows it. Only one in ten operators think recruiting and retaining employees will be easier in 2023 than it was in 2022.

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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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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2020

But what was for some an opportunity to celebrate the early arrival of changing leaves and everything plaid was a harbinger of bad times to come for restaurateurs now reliant on outdoor seating and the warm weather that allows it to survive. And he wonders how this will play out as the season changes. “I That’s when the money dries up.”.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2024

And it has to be businesses, government, and private partnership.” Just recently, KNEAD Hospitality + Design , which operates more than a dozen restaurants in the DC area, introduced reimbursement of childcare costs — up to $1,800 per quarter — for salaried employees, which comprise 110 of their 920 staff members.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Even with these enhancements in service quality, consumers still value having a real employee on the other end providing services. Also, keeping employees in a high-turnover business continues to be difficult, with QSRs requiring competitive wages and benefits to secure employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

“While cafes, dining halls, cafeterias, and concessions stands may look a little different, I am confident that they will feel and be safe for our employees and everyone we serve,” said John Zillmer, Aramark’s CEO. Requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, including gloves and masks.

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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. ” What Restaurant Employees Want at Work. Employees aren’t satisfied with their current wages. Employees want schedule flexibility. Key Takeaways.

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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. ” Onosys and ItsaCheckmate Partner.

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EATER

MARCH 21, 2023

McDonald’s employees walk out during a Fight for $15 protest. Upset But Unsurprised Jimmy Perez, a Papa John’s employee in Los Angeles, doesn’t buy the argument that the FAST Recovery Act would destroy local business. Instead, he thinks corporations don’t want to give their workers any seats at the bargaining table.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

percent from unusually high numbers a year ago related to U.S. “Soap and water, used as per the evidence-based recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and other government agencies, will help reduce the spread of flu and other illnesses in the home and work place.” ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.82

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Hot Schedules

MAY 10, 2021

Stadium and other sport event venues have a front row seat to these plays – and to what happens when the right talent gets on the field and execute. Employee referrals are actually the best source of seasonal hiring (and frankly, hiring in general). In the height of the season, schedules drive happiness and employee productivity!

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Bingage

JUNE 4, 2020

Finally, After a long time, the Government has allowed restaurants to open from the 8th of June. Restaurant owners are looking forward to resuming operations following guidelines by the government and health department. Related Read – How to Provide Online Food Delivery During COVID-19? What brands are Saying – . “We

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 18, 2022

The 50-seat coffee shop in Culver City is the roaster’s third new location in the past six months. The UAE trade authority held several exhibitions and discussions in Istanbul to boost bilateral trade relations. The new 101-seat café will open on 25 April. Equator Coffees opens first southern California location.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The James Beard Awards are governed by the volunteer Awards Committee. Both indoor and outdoor seating will accommodate up to 400 guests. The café features banquette seating along Tchoupitoulas Street and a laptop-friendly central communal table equipped with functional power.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Merely shifting to the online delivery model or reducing seating is not proving to be a financially viable option as they are already operating under severe economic strain. That is why a growing number of restaurants are adopting new technology and seeking financial help from the government. Crisis Planning and Preparation.

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7 Shifts

JULY 8, 2023

10 years later, he's in the COO seat. So we're attracting the best talent from a compensation perspective, but also we want to make sure that we're offering the continued perks of whether it be health insurance and other related benefits. Take Johnny Zela, who tended the bar with Joe at the very beginning of Condado.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 19, 2022

The UAE roaster opened its 54-seat location in the Dubai Hills Mall. Around 34 employees out of a total 50 signed the co-operative member agreement in July 2022. The company submitted a claim to the National Labour Relations Board which accuses government employees of interfering with recent union elections at certain stores.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Seating area. But, here are some suggestions that can be helpful as you go through this challenging process that demands a lot of planning and time: Adhere to the Local Government Guidelines: In many states, a floor plan must be submitted to the city to obtain a permit for the development of a new bar. POS system and cashier station.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

When your business is located in an affected region, the federal minimum wage takes a back seat to the state or city rate. hour for businesses with 4 or more employees. hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $14.00 for businesses with 26 or more employees (several cities also have their own minimum wage laws).

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2023

Apart from these, an effective coffee shop floor plan also allows you to accommodate various conditions and permits required by the government beforehand. Whereas, you can go for outdoor seating arrangement only in a sunny location. It also helps shop owners in showcasing their retail products by designing various visual cues.

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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

MAY 8, 2020

In most parts of the country, the answer is often dictated, in part, by government restrictions. Employee Protection : It is vital that all restaurants take measures to ensure that their staff does not pose a health risk to other employees and customers. By no means are the answers to these questions straightforward.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

The role of many employees may evolve from manual tasks to more human interaction. The future of restaurants will be governed by such machines and more. There is still a lot of scope for innovation not only in the areas of hospitality and customer relations but also in the way we cook.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Restaurants had to quickly adapt by adding outdoor seating while creating an inviting atmosphere, as well as offering the same experience your customers are used to receiving at your establishment via delivery and takeout. Steve Martorano, owner of Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale. Shyam Rao, CEO and Cofounder, Punchh. Restaurant Group.

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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 10, 2021

Some businesses are specifically excluded, including entities with more than 20 locations, state and local government-operated businesses, and entities located in airport terminals. Maintenance (including outdoor seating construction; walls, floors, deck surfaces, furniture, fixtures, and equipment). Paid sick leave.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Service-related mentions became more positive by 6.0 And when asked to elaborate on their mindset at restaurants and whether they preferred indoor or outdoor seating, here’s what respondents shared: Consumers Will Support Local. percentage points compared to the same month in 2019. percentage points year over year.

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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., “Simultaneously some states are seeking to expand the definition of ‘employee’ to include a broader worker-base. points in 2018.

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EATER

JULY 29, 2021

With unclear messaging and little government support, life stands to be more difficult, yet again, for restaurants attempting to follow and enforce COVID protocols to keep their staff and diners safe — while hoping to avoid the kind of restrictions that defined dining out for most of the last 18 months. Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

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EATER

MAY 15, 2020

But to some hourly employees, that core concept has rung hollow during the pandemic. Nevertheless, Jamie and about 20 other Waffle House employees crammed into their unit, working 12-hour shifts to keep the restaurant open and running on a limited menu as the businesses around them shuttered. “It Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

The most popular COVID-related safety offerings people look for when booking a venue included outdoor spaces (47 percent) and socially-distanced floor plans (40 percent). governing authorities, to get the COVID-19 global pandemic under control, restricted on-premises dining at roughly 70 percent of all U.S. In mid-March 2020, U.S.

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