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The History of Tipping in Restaurants: The Complicated Past, Present, and Future

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When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. In most other parts of the world, tips are not expected—and in some cases, it's considered rude to tip. History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture?

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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

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Ahead of 2024, we will share the all-too-common disasters that can strike restaurants from fires to civil unrest to water damage with pragmatic and proactive tips that can help curb the repercussions. Manage Access to Keys : Only distribute exterior-door keys to employees who must have access.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

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Tech’s impact on tipping: 56 percent of all respondents would reportedly not tip an AI system, while 22 percent would either tip or at least consider tipping, depending on the service. When presented with the use case of in-route food ordering, 76 percent were interested.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

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We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. They converted the original restaurant into a master smokehouse model, and ghost kitchens act as a distribution center. Stay present with customers. Table of Contents.

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Ultimate Restaurant Payroll Guide 2021

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Payroll jargon and processes aren't intrinsically complicated; they're usually just presented in difficult-to-understand ways. Doing payroll," or “running payroll,” encompasses the following: Calculating how much money (including tips) your business owes employees and contractors during a specific pay period.

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Restaurants and Bars Should Consider Text Message Surveys for Gathering Customer Feedback

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Timing and Frequency of Survey Distribution Choose the right timing : Send a text message survey within an hour or two of a customer's visit. Tip : Craft an initial survey message like this: "Hi [Customer's Name], we value your feedback to improve our service. Tip : Segment feedback into categories (e.g.,

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

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Click here to read more tips to help your business get through the pandemic from a financial point of view. will present a free webinar in conjunction with The Food and Beverage Shows titled, "Restaurant Preparation to Minimize COVID-19 Disease Risk and What You Need to Do Now." and Canada. Sign up here.