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After a Year of COVID-19, Restaurants Are Ready for a Reboot

Modern Restaurant Management

However, the post-pandemic industry will face new challenges even as recovery begins. To tackle the concerns of customers and employees while focusing on business growth, restaurant owners will need to look to innovation and reimagine how they once operated. For customers, it became a new experience.

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How Advanced Technology Can Foster a Fair Environment Amid New Tipping Regulations

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The regulations, which are set to become law in April, will eliminate the “80/20” rule that previously mandated employees earning a tipped minimum wage could only spend 20 percent of their shift performing non-tipped tasks. per hour when you can schedule one dishwasher, and require front-house employees (on the tipped $2.13

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Liquor Licensing 101 for Restaurants in Recovery

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As restaurants hire new employees, they are finding it more difficult to come across experienced workers who can also train other team members. Here I will walk through actionable tips to help you train employees and understand the basics of liquor licensing as your restaurant bounces back: Renewing Your Liquor License.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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Finding innovative ways to incorporate novel foods into your menu sets your properties at the forefront of healthy dining. Don’t overlook children’s menus – having one or two plant-based options available ensures every guest gets to enjoy something. Related Posts. b3lineicon|b3icon-trees|?|Trees. Sustainability.

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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

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According to 7shifts’ Restaurant Data Hub , New York restaurant sales recovery has been slower than the overall United States (and Canadian) average. Since COVID began, 7shifts data shows 46% more delivery-related roles added to restaurants’ schedules (as of October 1st). We’re focusing on our guests’ safety, health and well-being.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. There was a subsequent recovery of +10 percent in the week to January 1 vs December 25. ” What Restaurant Employees Want at Work. Employees want schedule flexibility.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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. “It’s incredibly important for us to continue to grow with strong operators in key geographies to increase the footprint of the brand and share our great Middle Eastern cuisine and hospitality with even more guests.” ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. . ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals.

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