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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Marketing Loyalty Program 2024 2025 221

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 30, 2025

This discussion will provide a roadmap for mastering the art of accounting in the world of restaurants and bars. Key Takeaways Understanding hospitality accounting is crucial for efficiency, profitability, and making informed business decisions in restaurants and bars. Let’s proceed to uncover that secret.

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Bar Cash Management Hotels Inventory 93

Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. Restaurant accounting tips plays a crucial role in tracking expenses, managing cash flow, and maximizing profitability. You cannot manage your restaurant properly without going into the accounting details.

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2025 Cash Management Point of Sale POS 113

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

See how restaurant bookkeeping fits into broader hospitality accounting practices. Restaurants and Food Service: Including fine dining, fast casual, QSRs, cafes, and catering. Fluctuating Occupancy/Demand: For hotels, occupancy rates directly impact revenue, while for restaurants, daily covers drive sales. FICA tip credit).

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Hospitality Cash Management Tip Distribution Seasonal Menu 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Society Insurance outlines five reasons why every business owner should have an effective video surveillance system. An enhanced system would cover every aisle in a store or every seating area in a restaurant along with full coverage of the back of house. This information is provided as a convenience for informational purposes only.

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Insurance Back of House Restaurant Law Information 389

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

While there is an opportunity for restaurant operators to reap the benefits of increased alcohol sales, they must pay attention to the potential liability. States such as Pennsylvania and North Carolina enacted new laws earlier this year that allow their restaurant owners to serve alcohol for longer periods of time.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Customer Service Insurance 446

Society Insurance

MARCH 4, 2025

Society Insurance has spent 110 years helping protect businesses and has seen firsthand how nuclear verdicts have evolved in the U.S. Nuclear verdicts can occur as the result of a dispute in a restaurant parking lot, because of food safety issues, or even for reasons that exist outside the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Things that go bump in the night for restaurant owners look a lot different than for the average Joe and Jane. Ahead of Halloween and spooky season, Society Insurance explores some of the scary factors, some more rare and some more common, that can affect premium rates. Insurers spread the risk through reinsurance.

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Insurance Restaurant Law Supplies 2024 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Society Insurance has spent 110 years helping protect businesses and has seen firsthand how nuclear verdicts have evolved in the U.S. ” Nuclear verdicts can occur from a dispute in a restaurant parking lot to a food safety issue as well as exist outside the restaurant industry. Recent data shows that U.S.

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Food Safety Insurance 2013 2024 373

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2025

Restaurants face unique risks and responsibilities when serving alcohol. Society Insurance shares valuable tips and resources to help your team stay prepared, reduce risk, and maintain a safe environment for everyone. Restaurants are particularly vulnerable to litigation under Dram Shop Liability laws.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Food Safety Insurance Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2025

While you can’t predict the unexpected, restaurant owners can better prepare themselves with preventive measures against these dangerous storms. From tree limbs falling on the roof to dead branches getting tangled in power lines, a well-maintained property will, again, help you avoid costly storm damage insurance claims.

Insurance 221

Insurance 2024 Outdoor 2022 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 16, 2022

restaurant sector is gaining steam after coming out of a two-year pandemic that shuttered doors and curbed eatery revenues dramatically. According to the National Restaurant Association , the dining industry should generate $899 billion in revenues in 2022. What are the big insurance issues impacting restaurants going forward?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For more than 100 years, Society Insurance has been providing coverage to hospitality businesses. We see firsthand what restaurants should be paying attention to as new trends and legislation arise. The need for regulation to curb these excessive awards is paramount. 86ing Gas Appliances – Or Not?

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2025 Hospitality Insurance Restaurant Law 221

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. While there is some overlap in coverage needs, it’s important to understand the differences when it comes to insuring your business. Traditional Sit-Down Restaurant Insurance Needs.

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Insurance Food Truck Food Mobile Ordering 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2024

The suit claims that Panera is to blame for the breach, which exposed employees’ personal information, including Social Security numbers. What can restaurant operators learn from this experience? What makes restaurant chain breaches unique compared to other industries? Can you give a little breakdown on the case facts?

Employee Relations 493

Employee Relations Insurance Healthcare Restaurant Law 493

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.

Restaurant Law 482

Restaurant Law Document Insurance Hiring 482

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, has put together the top four tips on how a restaurant can protect themselves, their patrons and their employees as well as create a safer environment on Dec. Understand Your State’s Dram Laws. 31 and beyond.

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Insurance Restaurant Law Point of Sale Training 531

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Ahead of this year’s football season, the team at Society Insurance has put together the top four tips on how a restaurant and/or bar can protect themselves, their patrons and their employees as well as create a safer environment for football season and beyond. Understand Your State’s Dram Laws.

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Bar Insurance Restaurant Law Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2023

Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, has put together four tips on how restaurants and bars can help create a safer environment on St. Understand Your State’s Dram Laws Laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol are not established by the federal government.

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Bar Insurance Restaurant Law Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2023

Restaurant insurance is complicated. Just as owners have to play many roles in management, marketing, and menus, their insurance has to protect their finances, patrons, and employees. And who has the time to read a 100-page insurance policy? These are often excluded from standard policies and be potentially costly.

Insurance 221

Insurance Food Safety Employee Relations Small Business 221

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. This restaurant payroll guide will teach you: What payroll is. How to solve payroll tax issues.

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2021 Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Insurance 370

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. This law requires written contracts for freelance engagements worth $800 or more or lasting longer than 120 days. Anti-retaliation protections. T – Timely payments.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Hiring Audits Website Management 221

7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

As a result of the pandemic, restaurants have had to make specific adjustments to all areas of their organization’s operations. After months of quarantine, restaurants were allowed to reopen with new restrictions, and the way they hire, train, and onboard employees had to adjust accordingly.

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Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Society Insurance recommends contacting your local “call before you dig” hotline before driving stakes in the ground to prevent any utility line damage. This information is provided as a convenience for informational purposes only. This information does not constitute legal or professional advice.

Outdoor 474

Outdoor Insurance Dine-in Customer Experience 474

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Did you know that more sexual harassment claims are filed in the restaurant industry than in any other industry? Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April is an opportunity for restaurant and bar owners to review existing policies and develop new ones. What if an incident occurs outside of the restaurant or bar?

Insurance 450

Insurance Restaurant Law Definition Document 450

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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2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Over the past few months, many restaurants made difficult decisions to reduce their workforce and apply a strict delivery and takeout format or pause operations entirely due to COVID-19. Unexpected downtime, when paired with a swift return to work, can present new risks to restaurant employees. Communicate Return Criteria.

Employee Relations 547

Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 547

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

over the past decade, keeping employees in restaurants has become increasingly difficult. However, attracting high-quality restaurant employees goes beyond just filling open positions. Some restaurant staff may prefer fewer hours to accommodate school or family, while others might be looking for full-time work with a steady income.

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2024 Social Media Insurance Leadership 335

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

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. Under the ruling, California restaurants may still not serve foie gras to California consumers. Litigation.

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2020 Restaurant Law Agriculture Compost 410

7 Shifts

MAY 18, 2023

Restaurants are similar to spider webs. This is just like a restaurant, made up of its own interconnected components. Take this story from Leo Smigel, the founder of Analyzing Alpha who's been involved with several restaurant ventures: "My buddy really got himself into a pickle. You know how it is with small businesses.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Insurance Audits Cash Management 195

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. The National Restaurant Association has provided a list of best practices to ensure business continuity.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature help for small business owners and products for the 'new normal' for restaurants as they reopen. ” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. .

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Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

If you’re in the process of searching for a site in which to open a restaurant – or if you wish to move or expand your existing business to an additional location – it’s important to consider whether you’ll be buying or renting. Buying Your Restaurant Premises. Renting Your Restaurant Premises.

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Restaurant Law Cash Management Insurance Seating 508

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. And let’s be honest, when was the last time you read your own restaurant employee handbook? Restaurant Scheduling Software for managers that want to stay in control.

Employee Relations 370

Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ? Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. Restaurant payroll is a system for calculating and managing the salaries of employees in a restaurant.

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2023 Tip Distribution Audits Restaurant Law 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

For many in the hospitality industry, tipping is an integral part of their restaurant's culture. It influences the livelihoods of restaurant workers around the world. 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.

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Tip Distribution Cash Management Restaurant Law Insurance 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2023

Restaurants and bars are often targets for robbery, burglary and theft , so much so that the FBI ranks restaurants as the eighth most common setting for violent crime and nearly half of cyber-attacks target small businesses. This information is provided as a convenience for informational purposes only.

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Bar Cash Management Employee Relations Tip Distribution 251