Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

Data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that nearly three in four operators were focused on sustaining growth. That won’t cut it in an industry that faces major risks associated with employee injuries and food safety.

Training

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

For that reason, restaurant and business owners typically carry business income coverage, also referred to as business interruption coverage, which is insurance coverage intended to replace lost income in the event business is halted or interrupted for some reason, such as a natural disaster.

Insurance

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

Below, are a few observations on some of the hard lessons learned amid the pandemic and offers some strategies in relation. Today we see mid-sized companies scrambling to activate digital tools with customers and employees, but not realizing that interface tools are just one element of agility. Crisis amplifies flaws.

Customer Service

EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

“They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee. Some employees who spoke to Eater requested anonymity; pseudonyms are denoted throughout with asterisks.). And that’s something I needed at the time.”.

Kitchen Safety

EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Dynamex stated that most workers are employees and that any company seeking to classify a worker as an independent contractor must meet a stringent burden of proof to do so. She explained, “I was always tight on money because I wouldn’t make enough, even working four or five jobs. It was very exhausting.” Superior Court.

Back of House

7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

PPP Loans The Paycheck Protection Program seeks to protect jobs and cover other employee-related expenses by offering small businesses SBA loan amounts up to 2.5 Healthcare costs: group healthcare benefits, insurance premiums, etc. The CEWS covers 75% of an employees' wages (up to $847/week) retroactive to March 15, 2020.

Cash Management

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. Selvin (insurance and business interruption) and Elliot N. Lef f (litigation and employment), Kelly O.

Food Safety

EATER

JULY 13, 2021

She had already undertaken the process of transitioning her restaurant to a co-operative, employee-owned model, and had enlisted the nonprofits Project Equity and Sustainable Economies Law Center to explore options. So we are being diligent and thoughtful about a model that works for us and our employees.”. Spicy kishek: $0.38

Employee Relations

ChowNow

AUGUST 19, 2024

There are multiple sources for inflow and outflow, including: Cash Inflow: Sales Revenue Catering Services Business Loans Cash Outflow: Employee Payroll Inventory Costs Rent & Utilities Your total cash flow is the inflow minus the outflow: Total Cash Flow = Cash Inflow – Cash Outflow Obviously, you want to make more money than you spend.

Cash Management

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.,

Bar

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 23, 2019

COGS totaled takes into account the ingredients that make up your food andbeverage sales, and related supplies (like napkins or coffee filters). It’s important to note that COGS doesn’t include one-time, non-inventory-related costs, like repairs for a broken oven, new barstools, restaurant decorations, or utility bills.

Point of Sale

EATER

MARCH 30, 2023

On March 1, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge issued a decision that Starbucks had violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) “hundreds of times,” and engaged in “egregious and widespread misconduct demonstrating a general disregard for the employees’ fundamental rights.” Starbucks is appealing this ruling.

Employee Relations

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

According to National Restaurant Association statistics, the US boasts of around one million restaurant locations with nearly 15 million working employees, all set to generate sales worth $898 billion in 2022. . You need absolute clarity on issues related to US corporate laws, import and export, customs laws, tax issues, and immigration.

License

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. Insights into team dynamics and how new employees are integrated into the group can help junior applicants feel more comfortable about joining a new workplace.

Front of House

Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

How to Process Restaurant Metrics To process restaurant metrics, you must gather data on various aspects of your restaurant’s operations, such as sales, expenses, customer satisfaction, and employee performance. There are several vendor management metrics, but an important one is related to timely deliveries.

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This may make sense in terms of distributor strategy, but BrewLogix is raising a cautionary flag for 2024 as it relates to the on-premise product mix. As it relates to technology, there’s no question more and more tap rooms, bars and restaurants are embracing technology. That may not be true.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2022

Many restaurants turned to their insurance policies to provide protection for revenue reimbursement, (i.e., insurance proceeds for loss of revenue), but found the majority of insurance policies, unfortunately, did not / do not provide the coverage they anticipated. How Insurance Policies React.

Insurance

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

Additionally, YEA finds slower, but still consistent changes in consumers getting back to pre-pandemic activities, as well as sustained interest in supporting Black-owned businesses. Meanwhile, grocery related businesses are on the decline as people spend less time at home. “As U.S.

Franchising

EATER

JULY 6, 2022

On the morning of February 7, 2020, office employees at the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture filed one by one into meetings with management. When leadership began presenting these ideas to staff in 2019, a number of Stone Barns employees vocally disagreed with the new direction. Some came out crying.

Agriculture

7 Shifts

MAY 26, 2021

Have fewer than 500 employees (if you own multiple restaurant locations, then you'll need fewer than 500 employees per location). Have 300 or fewer employees (if you own multiple restaurant locations, then you'll need 300 or fewer employees per location). Still be open and operational. Qualifying for PPP Loan Forgiveness.

2021

EATER

OCTOBER 7, 2024

More than a year later, Austin left her job at Starbucks and is now an organizer with Starbucks Workers United, the labor union that has organized more than 10,000 Starbucks employees. And it’s a legitimate risk: More than 2,300 people in the U.S. Heat has also galvanized Starbucks workers at locations other than Houston.

Kitchen Safety

EATER

APRIL 6, 2021

Now, with the extended unemployment insurance, some people are just choosing to do that and opting to choose that, versus putting themselves in harm’s way. So we really had a very good understanding of how to properly use PPE, how to function, and how we actually hire, train and sustain business, and operate business in COVID environment.

Hospitality

EATER

AUGUST 22, 2022

Regan’s time at Trio — as a “manager of guest relations,” or host; as a reservationist; staging — honed her instincts and developed her fine dining sensibilities. and not realize she’s been serving them the whole time,” employees have noted.). Regan signaled her approval, saying she related very deeply: “I feel you, Khaleesi.”

Fine Dining

EATER

MARCH 30, 2021

Even with the pandemic-related loans and grants the two restaurants received, Mark estimates he’s lost about $75,000 over the past year. That’s a big loss — even though his restaurants made a lot of money in sales before the pandemic, Mark also spent a lot on rent, wages for his staff, insurance, equipment, and expensive seasonal fish.

Outdoor

EATER

MARCH 30, 2021

Even with the pandemic-related loans and grants the two restaurants received, Mark estimates he’s lost about $75,000 over the past year. That’s a big loss — even though his restaurants made a lot of money in sales before the pandemic, Mark also spent a lot on rent, wages for his staff, insurance, equipment, and expensive seasonal fish.

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

The new Yelp for Business will feature COVID-19 related content and prompts intended to help business owners communicate effectively with consumers and tips to weather the storm. These owners and employees have become like family and we feel the hardships they are facing right now.

Guest Recovery

EATER

JULY 22, 2021

Now, as they forge a sustainable path beyond the pandemic, one of them is ready to double down, and the other is ready to walk away. And that was before the fall and winter surges, which resulted in an exponential rise in virus-related hospitalizations and deaths , followed by new rounds of closures and restrictions.

Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Arguably, the two biggest headwinds faced by restaurants today are declining traffic and keeping restaurants staffed with enough qualified employees. Turnover for hourly, non-management employees increased again during August and remains at historically high levels according to People Report. Staffing woes are expected to continue.

2019

EATER

MAY 26, 2020

Reopening restaurant dining rooms still puts customers and employees at risk. Though the company said it will emphasize “entryway hand-off” and cashless payments, employees are saying it’s too early. Now, more employees are signing the petition in protest of the recent reopenings. So why is it happening?

Fine Dining

EATER

MAY 4, 2021

Pandemic-related shutdowns proved just how fragile the restaurant ecosystem has always been, while last summer’s protests put a spotlight on the work still needed to dismantle white supremacy in all aspects of American life, especially in an industry built on a history of racism and inequity. America’s food culture is at a turning point.

2021

EATER

APRIL 1, 2022

After a year-plus of organizing, workers at more than 140 Starbucks locations have announced plans to unionize as Starbucks Workers United, and at least six of those stores have won their union campaigns, demanding higher wages, better health insurance, and better safety protocols during the pandemic.

Employee Relations

EATER

JULY 28, 2020

On the one hand, takeout alone won’t sustain most restaurant businesses. There’s a sense among several chefs that relying solely on takeout is difficult to sustain for a good amount of time. But it could also be people who are tightening up their budgets or getting into a rhythm with home cooking. The answer for me is no.”.

Restaurant Law

Society Insurance

AUGUST 3, 2023

As a manager in the restaurant industry, it can be challenging to motivate your employees during periods of uncertainty, such as in the wake of economic downturns or during times of change. When employees feel that they can trust and rely on you and their colleagues, they’re more likely to work together to overcome challenges.

Management