7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

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. That’s where RAISE comes in.

Tip Distribution 390

Tip Distribution Front of House Restaurant Law Back of House 390

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Behind the scenes, managers spend countless hours dealing with tip distributions, creating weekly schedules in spreadsheets, and doing the dreaded payroll twice a month. You envisioned leading your staff as they created amazing experiences for everyone that steps foot into your restaurant. You're juggling 10 to 15 balls at a time.

Technology 493

Technology Front of House Tip Distribution Back of House 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Additionally, when buyers place an order through Square Online Store, sellers receive their contact information in the Square Customer Directory and are able to maintain sales history for those customers. Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales. Visa SMB Help.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

2023 508

2023 Consumer Goods 2022 Point of Sale 508

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

"We want to remain optimistic, so this initiative shows solidarity within our restaurant community and hopefully reassures our guests that if they aren't able to visit us at this point in time, we'll be here for them when things settle down." Click here to learn the 10 steps to take now.

Food Safety 585

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Payroll automation solves these issues by streamlining tasks like tracking hours, distributing tips, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Here’s why it matters and how to get started: Key Benefits : Automatically tracks hours, tips, and shifts. Managing payroll manually in restaurants is time-consuming and error-prone.

Tip Distribution 78

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations Cash Management 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

2024 539

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

While money isn't everything, it's one of the biggest pain points for restaurant workers right now. 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. Learn more about tip pooling and how 7shifts can help.

Tip Distribution 397

Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). Fifth place goes to guacamole.

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2024 Loyalty Program Food Order 2030 492

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk. Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk.

2023 419

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 419

7 Shifts

MARCH 20, 2020

While your first concern should be for the health and safety of yourself, staff, customers, and loved ones right now, it would be a lie to say you’re not allowed to be worried about your restaurant during COVID-19. As of this article’s publication, more than 20 U.S. Don’t worry–we’re here to help.

Delivery 366

Delivery Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 366

Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

Handling fluctuating hours, tip tracking, and compliance can be complex, but Lavu Payroll offers a cost-effective solution. Key Benefits of Payroll Tools Get Free Payroll for Restaurants Today Automated Tip Tracking : Eliminate manual calculations. POS Integration : Sync hours and tips directly from your POS system.

Tip Distribution 78

Tip Distribution Employee Relations POS Restaurant Law 78

EATER

JUNE 16, 2022

They’re getting rid of the subminimum wage, the (legal) economic framework that supports tipping and cements foundational problems within hospitality like wage disparity between front and back of house and systemic bias against servers by customers. Bing bread at Parachute. I could make this dish at home for $5,” goes the refrain.

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Menu Tip Distribution Back of House Front of House 284

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. It’s also more generous to employees on several points. This means the employer can’t: Take any part of a tip left for an employee. Deduct any amount from an employee's wages due to tips received. Lisa Guerin, J.D. Lisa Guerin, J.D.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

“National and multi-location brands are looking for sophisticated products to help them drive ad performance, demonstrate ROI on their campaigns, and better tell their story in an increasingly noisy digital landscape,” said Tom Foran, Yelp’s senior vice president of national sales. Toast Secures $400M Funding.

Sports 383

Sports Point of Sale Customer Experience Entertainment 383

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

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. Hospitality Recovery Coalition.

Fast Casual 405

Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 405

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

They get a commission based on overall sales for their territory. They basically work for their sales team. Having worked as a consultant for a large foodservice distributor for 4 years, I learned a lot about their business. A lot of stuff they don’t want you to know! In foodservice, it’s their operations team.

Food Truck 296

Food Truck Food Tip Distribution Audits 296

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. One of those ways is tip pooling, where all tips are collected into one “pool” and re-distributed back to employees. One of those ways is tip pooling, where all tips are collected into one “pool” and re-distributed back to employees.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law 2023 Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. It’s also more generous to employees on several points. This means the employer can’t: Take any part of a tip left for an employee. Deduct any amount from an employee's wages due to tips received. Lisa Guerin, J.D. Lisa Guerin, J.D.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. Ono Food Co.

Food Truck 317

Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Front of House 317

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features Aramark, Starbucks, KFC and FRCH NELSON, OpenTable and Capital One, Toast, MOD Pizza, Coolgreens, Virtual Kitchen, Punchh, The OC Restaurant Association, NCR Corporation and Shake Shack. The Best Chefs in the U.S. Aramark is hosting an intense culinary competition to determine its best U.S.-based based chefs.

Delivery 322

Delivery Reservations Customer Experience Retail 322

Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

As you meet with different food distribution companies, consider what products you want to carry and how you will track them. One technological element to focus on is your point-of-sale (POS) system. Food trends come and go, but the classic sandwich stands the test of time. Start by identifying who your ideal customer is.

2025 78

2025 Employee Relations Tip Distribution POS 78

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 2, 2025

Is it not a paradox that in the bustling world of restaurants, where every cent counts, the handling of tips often falls through the cracks? While a seemingly small detail, the proper management of tips can significantly impact a restaurant’s financial health and its employees’ satisfaction. Curious to find out more?

Tip Distribution 52

Tip Distribution Audits Cash Management Restaurant Law 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Winnow, Epic Burger, OneDine, Revenue Management Solutions, t he ONE Group Hospitality, McCain Foods, Epson America and Noble, Inspire Brands and 2nd Avenue Lighting. Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. Within the US alone, an estimated? 63 million tons of food is wasted every year.

Waste 262

Waste Food Franchise Franchising 262

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

However, the barista career journey in the specialty coffee industry is rightly a major discussion point. For many people, the barista role is an entry point to developing a career in specialty coffee,” she explains. Naturally, this can help them progress into other areas, such as roasting, product distribution, and quality control.

Education 205

Education Point of Sale Training Website Management 205

EATER

MARCH 7, 2023

Shutterstock Across the country, farm stands using a sliding scale payment model are feeding communities against tough odds This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Every day, Marc James sees blatant income inequality in the LeDroit Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. “To isn’t the only place where this kind of model is proving useful.

Marketing 291

Marketing Loyalty Program Back of House Pricing 291

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

This calculation involves dividing the cost of food sold by the total food sales and multiplying the result by 100 to get the food cost. Discovering new ways to reduce costs in restaurant management can boost profits. Focusing on making more money is essential to keep your business successful in the long run.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Waste Recycling Inventory 78

Focus POS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Higher table turnover rate equals more satisfied customers and greater sales revenue. Look for a point of sale (POS) system that includes robust table management features, such as a customizable floor plan that makes it easy for hosts to track which tables are filled or available. Distribute Workload Evenly.

Management 106

Management Management Tip Distribution Point of Sale 106

SpotOn

MAY 22, 2024

Point-of-sale companies should adapt to these needs (and wants) with deep integrations. The point-of-sale is changing (again)  Finally, the days of the singular restaurant point-of-sale are long gone. The same goes for the legacy point-of-sale system. This year, it’s everywhere.

2024 111

2024 Point of Sale Tip Distribution Email Marketing 111

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

High Labor Costs: Staffing, often a significant portion of operational expenses, involves complex payroll structures, tip reporting, overtime, and benefits, all requiring meticulous tracking. They require specialized support that understands the intricacies of fluctuating revenues, high labor costs, and complex inventory management.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Sustainability Cash Management Hotels 52

Lavu

MAY 20, 2019

Food is then distributed to emergency food assistance agencies like shelters, pantries, senior or youth centers, and soup kitchens. Their work includes collecting, packaging, and distributing food to agencies and charities that help hungry people. Donate Leftover Ingredients and Food. Food waste in the United States is a growing issue.

Food Truck 115

Food Truck Tip Distribution 2016 Waste 115

Indoor Media

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It was more of a branding thing – we didn’t talk about the week’s sales. […] I feel like we got a lot of new customers by doing it,” Upton says. Where will the ad be distributed? Do you wish your auto repair shop’s name was on the lips of every potential customer in town? We were trying to build brand awareness.

Advertising 148

Advertising Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing 148

7 Shifts

MARCH 29, 2023

He joined us on the Pre-Shift podcast to chat about bartaco's embrace of tech, their unique approach to training and career development, radical wage structure, and how all of those practices have them poised for growth in 2023. And now we're starting to get a little bit more of the purpose-driven, of 'what do you stand for?

Front of House 195

Front of House Back of House Tip Distribution Coaching 195

Qu

MARCH 12, 2025

A new Skip button provides clear navigation for bypassing cross-sale opportunities when relevant while maintaining consistency with existing cross-sale rules and logic across all POS interfaces. Staff can maximize sales without compromising service speed, establishing additional revenue streams during drive-thru transactions.

Tip Distribution 40

Tip Distribution Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Customer Service 40

EATER

MARCH 29, 2023

The world’s most expensive spice is many things: an irreplaceable staple of various cuisines, the focal point of a multibillion-dollar industry, a hot topic in the realm of geopolitics, a victim of fraudulent trading. As Roustaei points out, saffron’s regional presence predates modern borders. What is saffron? Where does saffron grow?

Consumer Goods 274

Consumer Goods Tip Distribution Point of Sale Agriculture 274

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management. You can view data on labor costs versus sales over time to make intelligent decisions on how many staff you’ll need clocked in at different times.

2023 78

2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78

Lavu

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Central to the program is a collaboration with CCSalesPro and James Shepherd, a Master Salesman, who has trained and mentored thousands of successful merchant services sales reps. This allows sales reps the flexibility to negotiate or even waive the fees when account profitability justifies the investment.

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Training Loyalty Program Point of Sale Tip Distribution 78