7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

While easy, this way ends up costing more in the short term, does not contribute to long-term growth, and can end up hurting your business. What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Nearly 200,000 quick-serve restaurant establishments in the United States are not owned by the company whose name is on the building. At a glance, opening and operating a restaurant franchise seems like a near-perfect business decision. One silver lining is that these consistent franchise fees should be thought of as benefits.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2023

Some of us know that we should - but in between dealing with maintenance issues and hiring new employees, it can be hard enough to take care of yourself, let alone your staff. How can you encourage them to care about the business and invest time and energy into their role? Because I don't wanna hire the wrong people.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 14, 2022

In the wake of the great resignation , restaurants have been raising labor costs to both attract and retain all-star employees. These raises have certainly helped employee standard of living, but they also require more accurate multi location scheduling and team management to keep menu costs low and the restaurant profitable.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

Bookkeeping is one of the most essential aspects of any restaurant business. After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2021

With dining restrictions lifting and restaurants’ busy season upon us, employers are ramping up hiring in order to meet the demand of the summer. Even with the recent uptick in employment, restaurants are facing a major worker shortage, and many are struggling to keep their doors fully open with limited staffing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2022

Constant change — that has been the theme of the past several years, especially for restaurant businesses. When it comes to finding ways to stay afloat, many businesses have become exceptionally creative. 1. ” Strive to be the employer who notices and cares. Care and empathy. Rethink Scheduling. Add a tech solution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

” Society Insurance has been working alongside business owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. Bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance, and cleaning service.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

A Guide for Managers March 2023 12 Best Restaurant Schedule Software Programs for Small Businesses March 2023 11 Expert Tips for Handling Scheduling Conflicts March 2023 Exempt Vs. March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Let’s start with an uncontroversial premise: California’s complex, ever-changing gauntlet of employment laws is difficult for any company to navigate. Yet you may still be wondering why, aside from the headache, does it matter for my restaurant? California employment law isn’t intuitive. Why Compliance Matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Cooking equipment is probably the most important thing inside a restaurant – and it’s also a leading cause of fires. Restaurant and bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance, and cleaning service. billion in direct property damage (55 percent). “FIRE!”

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

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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Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

A new hire checklist for restaurant employees can make the onboarding process easy and painless for all parties involved. Why reinvent the wheel every time a new hire joins your team when you can formalize the process? What Is Restaurant Employee Onboarding? Your New Hire Checklist for Restaurant Employees.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

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MBB Hospitality

APRIL 14, 2023

But if you are considering the idea of learning how to start a small restaurant, this is the guide for you. We’ll be going over the following steps below that will help you set up your new business venture. You’ll learn the tips on selecting a prime location, creating a profitable menu, deciding on a budget, and hiring a staff.

License 52

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Sling

JANUARY 21, 2021

Fair workweek laws may be coming to your city or state very soon. Is your business ready to comply? At the very least, fair workweek laws will have a significant impact on how your business operates, particularly when it comes to scheduling and when your employees work. What Are Fair Workweek Laws?

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

But how does the vaccination rollout affect your restaurant business? Many employers were already making their own choices about how to provide paid leave for restaurant employees getting vaccinated or those who are recovering from any possible side effects. The COVID-19 vaccine and your restaurant business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Society Insurance has been working alongside restaurant owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. Cooking equipment is probably the most important thing inside a restaurant – and it’s also a leading cause of fires.

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Embrace the Suck

JUNE 8, 2019

Welcome to the world of restaurants and bars. It’s time to kiss Toto goodbye and let’s get down to business. First off, if you are a restaurant owner, operator, or chef, you most likely want one thing: more time. When you started your restaurant, you had this dream of being the boss. It’s understandable.

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Sling

JULY 1, 2023

If opening a restaurant is in your future, you are undoubtedly excited — and perhaps feeling a bit overwhelmed. We’ll discuss how to navigate the early planning stages, review some essentials to take care of before launch day arrives, and leave you with some tips to keep your restaurant running smoothly once it opens.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. and provinces in Canada) have already increased their restaurant minimum wage and tipped minimum wage in the past few years. Will the Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage Affect Me? In the U.S.,

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2021

From forgoing their own salary to giving raises, small business owners are finding ways to hire and retain their staff Every few weeks, it seems, a new photo goes viral on social media showing a sign in a restaurant window declaring: “This restaurant is closed because no one wants to work.”

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SpotOn

APRIL 30, 2024

With so many labor laws and an ocean of paperwork, it can get tricky to remember how much a minimum wage employee should earn in Michigan. per hour, there can still be some confusion about the labor laws that involve overtime pay, training wages, and tipped employees. What is Michigan's minimum wage? for that year. 2017 $8.90 $13.35

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

With 60% of restaurants owned by people of color , the Bay Area’s black community with its cultural roots and delicious soul food is a true pillar of the community. Despite it all, black-owned restaurants have ‘cut more mustard’ than most during these past two years, with 28% doing what it takes to reopen twice or more.

Food 135

Food Food Truck Restaurant Law Small Business 135

The Restaurant Group

JULY 29, 2022

Food, vendors, access to quality ingredients, staff — there are so many aspects to a restaurant that it can be easy to overlook a pivotal and foundational aspect: your layout. No matter which way you go about it, there’s no ignoring the fact that your restaurant floor plan is important to your dining establishment’s success.

Kitchen Safety 78

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The year 2020 prompted enormous changes in the restaurant industry. The events of this year made running a lean, streamlined restaurant business a necessity to survive the many shifts. As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 31, 2020

Our team of payroll and HR experts will provide a regular summary of how the changing legislation around COVID-19 impacts you and your business. As we all ride out this storm and plan for the eventual return to business, there is so much uncertainty when it comes to human resource and payroll concerns. See questions 23-28.

Website Management 120

Website Management Employee Relations Insurance Small Business 120

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Many restaurateurs and others in the industry are being advised to monitor new legislation and figure out if and how the programs apply to their businesses. For restaurants, however, the PPP caused confusion in terms of who could apply and how the loans would be handled. Are restaurants eligible for PPP loans? What is the PPP?

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Cheetah

APRIL 10, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you dream of opening your own restaurant? Before you read about how to start a restaurant, know that many fail – for avoidable reasons. Below are ten steps to increase your new restaurant’s chances of success and becoming a “go-to” place. This is where your business plan comes in.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2023

So you want to start a catering business? To help you get things cooking, we discuss some of the more important steps for how to start a catering business. In addition, give some thought to other questions, including: What are your strengths when it comes to business? That’s great! You can be a part of this wide-open market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe, governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. Here’s a quick checklist to help you make safe choices while ensuring business continuity: Redesign Your Offerings. Instead, you can reach a compromise in your menu.

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Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Opening a restaurant isn’t just about creating menus and investing capital. There are various licenses and permits needed to open a new restaurant legally. Before you can open a new restaurant, you’ll need to apply for and receive an assortment of state licenses and local permits. . Business License. Business License.

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 25, 2021

I t’s probably fair to say that most entrepreneurs didn’t give much thought to the complexities around payroll management and taxes before starting a business and hiring employees. Those that run payroll for a business are responsible for making sure the business properly calculates these taxes and pays it on time.

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