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Our Wage Models are Broken

7 Shifts

The institution of tipping and the existence of the sub-minimum wage is heavily rooted in slavery , and has led to decades of underpaying a workforce that is majority black, brown, and female. In other words, tips can legally be split between kitchen and waitstaff. This isn’t an easy conversation to have. But they are important.

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Just Launched: 7shifts Tip Payouts!

7 Shifts

For many in the hospitality industry, tipping is an integral part of their restaurant's culture. I'm excited to introduce Tip Payouts , an easy-to-use tip payment solution that empowers restaurant managers to send tips directly to employees' bank accounts in seconds. It's a win/win.

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How to Reduce your Restaurant Tech Stack

7 Shifts

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? Why acing the employee lifecycle matters The employee lifecycle holds one of the keys to restaurant success for owners and operators.

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

7 Shifts

As of 2019, hospitality had a national average turnover rate of 75% , and that's only grown since the pandemic. 73% of those employees still receive tips. Implement a tip pool. Tip pooling is another way that restaurants are changing up compensation more fair across the board. The Solution: Adjust your compensation.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. When is a ghost kitchen a good idea for an operator? Here are a few reasons why an operator may want to try out the model: Expanding the delivery radius of an existing brand.

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7 Must-Know Hospitality Marketing Trends For Business Owners

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At first glance, hospital marketing (or HM for short) may seem like a job reserved for hotels and resorts. In reality, hospitality marketing is essential for the success of all businesses that provide goods and services to the general public. What Is Hospitality Marketing? Why Is Hospitality Marketing Important?

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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

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In the hospitality industry, the last thing you want is a phone call from the alarm company at an early morning hour about a fire, break-in or other disaster at your business. Manage Access to Keys : Only distribute exterior-door keys to employees who must have access. Picture this – it’s 5 a.m.

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