Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its focus on industries that employ large numbers of undocumented workers, and restaurants remain a top target. A lack of preparation can lead to hefty fines, operational disruptions, and even criminal charges. The question isn’t if ICE will show up—it’s when.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Navigating the bustling world of the restaurant industry comes with its own set of challenges, and one critical area that often flies under the radar is worker classification. Key considerations include: Wage and Hour Laws The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay and recordkeeping.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2024

While these cases may be on the more extreme side, restaurant owners have to be careful not to fall into any traps when it comes to payroll, as even accidental violations could still yield big penalties. Staffing levels have been on the upswing since the dark days of the pandemic, with the number of jobs at bars and restaurants up nearly 0.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2025

Serving alcohol is a fundamental part of many restaurant operations, but it also presents significant liability risks. From over-serving intoxicated guests to improperly checking IDs, restaurants can face serious legal, financial and reputational consequences for failing to effectively manage their liquor liability risks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2024

It's important for operators to ensure they are abiding by the law and compensating the creators and rights holders. What should restaurant operators know about music licensing? Why do you think so many operators are unaware of licensing fees? Are there licensing scam schemes operators should be aware of?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Restaurants must navigate an intricate web of federal and local compliance parameters, from food and workplace safety regulations, to labor laws, to environmental concerns – and when the consequences for violations are so severe, remaining compliant can feel like walking through a minefield.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 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. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, you will learn: The five most important restaurant costs to track and manage Easy strategies for controlling food costs and labor costs Tactics to save money without hurting your guest experience Lets start with the big picture and learn where your money is actually going. Are you overstaffed on slow days?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2025

As the restaurant industry continues to evolve in 2025, effective legal strategies are more important than ever for operators aiming to grow and scale their businesses properly. A strong structure built on a legal framework will guide your brand to grow thoughtfully, efficiently and without operational setbacks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2025

Each requires distinct skills and mindsets that play critical roles in a restaurant’s success. The Role of a Manager Managers are the backbone of any restaurant or organization, with core responsibilities including: Setting Goals : Collaborating with their team to establish clear objectives and actionable steps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2020

How to Ensure Your Restaurant Survives and Thrives in the Era of Widespread Cybercrime and Strict Data Security Regulations. Numerous United States restaurant and fast food chains, including Applebee’s, Wendy’s, Chili’s, Huddle House, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen have suffered cyberattacks in recent years and months.

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ChowNow

APRIL 15, 2025

Running a restaurant without tracking your key metrics is like flying blind. Restaurant KPIs are numbers that go beyond basic accounting to help you see how every part of your business is performingfrom your profit margins to your guest experience. What Are Restaurant KPIs and Why Do They Matter?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2023

On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 676 went into effect, significantly amending the California Franchise Relations Act and Franchise Investment Law. Restaurant franchisees should review their existing franchise agreements and disclosure documents for these types of provisions.

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The Rail

JANUARY 3, 2025

By Indiana Lee, Contributor The restaurant industry is one of the most fast paced in America, with new trends, dishes, and technologies emerging year-round. For example, training employees to not waste food and other resources is a growing priority for restaurants seeking to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Lactation Network set out to establish a set of standards for restaurants to implement to ensure that they’re being welcoming to breastfeeding parents. Courtesy of the Lactation Network The Lactation Network’s new program will offer training to restaurant staff across the nation Restaurants are, famously, for eating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. Restaurants face a multifaceted compliance situation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Restaurant industry eyes have been fixed on the impact of the minimum wage law for fast-food workers in California. However, when they then reviewed closure data for states of a similar economic size (for example, Florida and New York, both of which had a minimum wage law increase on Jan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As technology evolves and offers the growing promise of efficiency and convenience, it is critical to remain cognizant of laws that can impact how and whether such technology can be utilized. Nevertheless, this case highlights the need to remain vigilant as efficiency in the restaurant space runs into the counterweight of legal compliance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Restaurant brands are seeking out emerging technology to be more efficient and using data analytics to improve the drive-thru experience and this is only the beginning, according to Tim Tang, Director of Enterprise Solutions at Hughes. "In retail and restaurants, everyone is fighting for the same shrinking pool of frontline labor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

These challenges not only impact egg producers but also have significant ramifications for restaurants, retailers, and consumers alike. Regulatory Changes : Several states, including Colorado, California, and Massachusetts, have enacted laws mandating the production and sale of cage-free eggs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a new rule that significantly increases the salary threshold for exempt employees: how do these changes impact the restaurant industry? Generally, to be exempt, federal law requires satisfaction of the “salary” and “duties” tests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

" I give a lot of keynote presentations to restaurant brands, and most of them are franchises. They advise them on how to market their restaurant. The Restaurant Law Center and the Texas Restaurant Association joined a coalition of business groups, led by the U.S. They give them the tools.

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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. Legislation.

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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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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 3, 2025

For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by joining your state restaurant association.

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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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7 Shifts

APRIL 25, 2022

Making decisions for your restaurant without business intelligence is like trying to run a sushi restaurant without fish — without it, you aren't going to stay open for very long. It's what separates the restaurants that survive from the restaurants that thrive. Getting value from restaurant business intelligence.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The holiday season brings bustling crowds, higher sales, and festive celebrations, making it a prime time for restaurants and bars. Upgrade Surveillance and Monitoring Verify that all security cameras are operational and strategically placed to cover entrances, exits, cash registers, and storage areas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. Money and Inventory Management The profitability of a restaurant depends on the careful management of cash flow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Additionally, demand has shifted to cage-free and other specialty eggs with nine states enacting laws that require eggs sold in their states to be from cage-free hens. Commercial operators who have been impacted have moved swiftly to repopulate hens. Through January 2025, the U.S. “That seasonality appears to be gone.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 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 California law, app-based gig workers would have been considered employees. Election Results. Legislation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Joe Gale has more than 30 years of sales, operations and account management experience, including 20 years with Coca-Cola North America Foodservice where he worked closely with numerous QSR and fast casual brands. In a franchise system, you can also leverage better pricing as part of the whole system compared to operating a single location.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way restaurants do business. The second lockdown, together with the first (occurring in areas throughout the country in the second quarter of 2020), has helped accelerate a new restaurant business model—the ghost kitchen. Are you considering operating a ghost kitchen? Leasing issues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

Hiring a security firm can help protect your restaurant from disgruntled customers and crime, but which firm do you hire and what should you look for in a security team? When trusting someone else to protect your restuarant, it is important to find the right firm for the job. Ask for References and Experience. Emergency Response.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

What Data Should Your Restaurant Be Collecting? There are three main types of information your restaurant should collect: Customer Information. Some great examples for restaurants are: How often the customer orders. Company information is any data generated by your company during your regular operations.

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