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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

Modern Restaurant Management

Understanding whether your staff are employees or independent contractors isn’t just about following the rules—it’s key to maintaining a fair, compliant and smoothly running establishment. Employees classified as exempt from overtime must meet specific criteria, such as executive or administrative duties.

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From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Restaurant Business

Acqui-hire “To acquire a company in order to use its employees skills or knowledge, rather than for its products or services.” Starbucks’ deal with Empower Delivery fits the acqui-hire framework. Previously, Starbucks hired Empower CEO Meredith Sandland as its new chief store development officer under CEO Brian Niccol.

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Exempt Status in the Restaurant Industry: Reassessing Your Workforce in Light of the DOL’s New Rule

Modern Restaurant Management

In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule that significantly increases the salary threshold for exempt employees: how do these changes impact the restaurant industry? However, employees can be exempt from these requirements if certain tests are satisfied.

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Restaurant Accounting Tips Made Simple: Expert Ways to Boost Profits in 2025

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Even if you hire a professional to handle all the financial aspects of your business, you need to understand what is involved. For you to successfully manage accounting in your restaurant, you may consider hiring a restaurant accountant or investing in restaurant accounting software. So, what is restaurant accounting? Your accountant.

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Does Chipotle have a structural problem? Probably not

Restaurant Business

Social media erupted over portion sizes last year, which had a side effect of creating stress for employees as customers videoed their orders being put together. The company’s stock is down 14% over the past year and more than 9% so far in 2025. And there are at least some reasons to believe there could be problems.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

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By regularly monitoring and managing costs associated with having employees, restaurant owners and managers can make informed decisions about staffing levels, pricing, and overall operations to ensure the business runs efficiently and profitably. Be transparent and reward employees. However, this cost cutting tip is crucial.

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How to Set Up a POS System for a Restaurant in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Menu Complexity : Account for the number of menu items, modifiers, and special requests. Staff Size : Figure out how many employees will need access to the system and their access levels. The reporting is great, we track employee time, and the menu module is simple enough that I can manage my own menu. I love this feature.

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