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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

The law allows home cooks to prepare meals from their homes and sell to consumers without being a licensed kitchen. These lawsuits argued that prioritizing distribution of RRF funds to groups based on race and gender was unconstitutional. DOL Issues Proposed Tip Credit Rule : On June 23, 2021, the U.S.

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Federal Grants Programs for Shared Use Commercial Kitchens Supporting Local Food Systems

The Food Corridor

The project provides licensed commercial kitchen space free to entrepreneurs with creative ideas that support the local community, including cooking classes, pop-ups, start-ups, and bakers. The organization’s Frenchtown Farmers Market was aimed at improving the distribution of local produce to the community. .

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Everything You Need to Know About Ghost Kitchens (aka. Cloud Kitchens)

The Food Corridor

Cloud kitchens (often used interchangeably with “ghost kitchens”) are centralized licensed commercial food production facilities where one or two to dozens of restaurants rent space to prepare food for delivery-optimized menu items. We have only seen the tip of the iceberg of innovation in this space. How does a cloud kitchen work?

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

That August, the James Beard Awards announced an audit of policies and procedures, which was conducted by various stakeholders, including subcommittee members, the Awards committee, James Beard Foundation staff, and consulting firms specializing in equity, justice, sustainability, and awards protocols and processes.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

The Hospitality Recovery Coalition includes DISCUS, the American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA), the National Restaurant Association and TIPs. TIPs offers training for individuals on the responsible sale, service and consumption of alcohol. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Management Software

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Employee tips. Similarly, if employee tips are not being processed correctly, you can utilize a more robust POS system to distribute tips fairly to the correct FOTH staff. However, the approach was not sustainable, especially in an era where customers dictate the kind of service they want. Employee scheduling.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

Modern Restaurant Management

"Re-shaping our portfolio for long-term growth for all franchisees across the globe has always been our mission, and our approach is about deliberate and sustainable growth, with a technology infrastructure that supports and enables all restaurants. ” 'Restaurant Recovery' Docuseries.