Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2025

A new coalition of organizations such as the James Beard Foundation, Women in Hospitality United, and Regarding Her aims to address systemic issues in the restauant industry and advocate for change. To learn more about MORE, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to co-founder Liz Murray.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. It is atop the list for restaurants looking to modernize, differentiate, and elevate experiences. Data, Data, Data.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Just as a master chef carefully balances flavors, restaurant owners in NYC must balance their books. Outsourcing bookkeeping services can offer a plethora of benefits, from saving precious time to providing accurate financials tailored for the restaurant industry. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

Just as the backbone holds up the body, so does financial accounting underpin the success of hospitality businesses. This fundamental discipline, when expertly managed, ensures the financial health of restaurants and hotels, enabling them to thrive even in challenging market conditions. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, success hinges on more than just exceptional service and delectable cuisine. Hotels, restaurants, and sprawling F&B groups operate within a unique financial landscape, demanding far more than generic bookkeeping. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 30, 2025

Navigating the financial landscape of the hospitality industry can be a bit like trying to keep a soufflé from collapsing. This discussion will provide a roadmap for mastering the art of accounting in the world of restaurants and bars. The key differences in bar accounting versus restaurant accounting also warrant detailed exploration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. ."

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 3, 2025

Many might not be aware that the hospitality industry has unique financial challenges that standard accounting practices can’t always address. This is where hospitality accounting services come into play, with their expertise in managing the complex financial landscape of hotels and restaurants.

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Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

The way customers pay is evolving, and restaurants are adapting quickly. If you’re wondering why restaurants are going cashless, the answer lies in speed, security, and customer preference. Phasing out paper money entirely would be a huge undertaking, and some restaurants have stopped accepting bills or coins.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 4, 2025

illycafé CEO Cristina Socchia recently told Bloomberg that prices will continue to fall before levelling out between US $2 to $2.50/lb Irvine, California, US) Fri, 4 Jul – New tariff codes for arabica and robusta imports take effect. lb over the next 15 months. But the reality is that price volatility is far from over.

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Society Insurance

MARCH 4, 2025

A $10 million lawsuit would be the nail in the coffin for nearly every hospitality business. Below, they share more information on what a nuclear verdict is, a state of the union of nuclear verdicts, and precautions for restaurants to take to better protect themselves against these devastating verdicts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2025

A $10 million lawsuit would be the nail in the coffin for nearly every hospitality business. Below, they share more information on what a nuclear verdict is, a state of the union of nuclear verdicts, and precautions for restaurants to take to better protect themselves against these devastating verdicts.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 3, 2025

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving culinary world of London, it’s as if restaurants are still using abacuses instead of calculators if they aren’t utilising professional bookkeeping services. There’s an undeniable significance in meticulous financial management, especially in the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 25, 2021

At this time last year, restaurants and bars across the country went from being houses of entertainment and joy to being forced to close as part of wide-spread mandated shutdowns to stop the spread of an uncontrollable and unknown pandemic. Shock, uncertainty, and confusion took hold of our lives and businesses. The Biggest Challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. The third annual Good Food Restaurant Scorecard ranks the top 100 restaurant chains in the U.S. This data covers U.S.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. It's the expectation and an essential part of how restaurant workers earn a living. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Restaurants and hospitality venues remain closed throughout the U.S. Beyond the current operational and financial issues plaguing the hospitality industry lies a very difficult reality. There is no “on” switch that will bring our hospitality industry back to service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Restaurants are filling up again, but hiring and retaining employees in the midst of a national workforce shake-up remains an uphill battle. Take a Modernized Approach to Attract and Engage Talent. One emerging approach some restaurants are implementing is the utilization of modern technology to improve the candidate experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

As more restaurants in the United States receive the go-ahead to open their doors for indoor dining, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to industry experts on ways to calm employee anxiety. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Introduced : On June 8, 2021, a bipartisan group of Senators and U.S.

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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

MARCH 13, 2020

What are some ways restaurant owners and operators can be safe and welcome guests while maintaining social distance? As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

It’s a new world for restaurant owners and managers. Having already adjusted to the rise of takeout and delivery, now restaurants are figuring out how to reopen for dine-in service while navigating social distancing and other health guidelines. Just last week, I dined outdoors at a local restaurant. The best part?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2024

The Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) represents a significant shift in labor law, providing new protections for freelance workers across New York state. Although initially intended to take effect on May 20, that has been postponed until August 28. FIFA’s Key Ingredients: Protections for Freelance Workers Written contracts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Rick Camac, dean of restaurant and hospitality management, at Institute of Culinary Education, for his expert advice. If allowable by law, run gas to the area to fuel heaters. Many sidewalks slant out toward the street. Set seating times.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

This is probably the only time in your restaurant management career that you’ll be able to take actual breaks! 7shifts Marketing Team Recommends Just like marketing, people always come first in the restaurant business. 7shifts Marketing Team Recommends Just like marketing, people always come first in the restaurant business.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

You were either part of this or feeling left out because you weren’t. Can you tough it out? We even boast an informal initiation period where new employees are given conflicting directions, inaccurate details on the work to be done, or even sent on wild goose-chases just to embarrass them and see if they can take it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the rise of eCommerce, economic impact, dining during COVID and hot dog insights. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data. Key findings for the restaurant industry include: Restaurant Closures Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Your restaurant is open and customers are back. Workers’ compensation data shows an uptick in the number of new employees injured on the job, especially in the hospitality and food service industries. Restaurants are struggling to find people in a tight market. New Employees Have More On-the-Job Injuries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The holiday rush is here, and as the world goes from pandemic to endemic, customers are dining out more. However, the harsh reality is that the current labor shortage is making it a challenge for many restaurants to handle the workload. If they meet this mark, it’s worth giving them a chance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience. Read the first part, here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This an excerpt from Bruce Nelson's Restaurant Management: the Myth, the Magic, the Math. “The laws of nature are but the mathematical thoughts of God.” ” I have come to understand that a lot of people get into the restaurant business under the same notion. Part Three – The Math. Oh yes, the math.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Predictive Scheduling has become a hot topic in the restaurant industry. This guide is designed to help you stay in front of Predictive Scheduling changes and make sure your restaurant is fully compliant. Recommended Reading: The 11 Employee Scheduling Best Practices + Tips for Restaurants. Restaurants with 30+ U.S.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? While most restaurateurs are experts in hospitality and customer service, payroll makes many savvy business owners scratch their heads. This restaurant payroll guide will teach you: What payroll is. How to create a payroll schedule.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Controlling the variables in the restaurant industry can feel like a game of whack-a-mole if you don’t have the right tools at your fingertips. Modern restaurant technology can provide peace of mind to operators worried about food safety violations, labor law mistakes, falsified data and more.

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