Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2022

The supply chain issues that have intermittently plagued other industries have also left restaurants scrambling, with everything from to-go cups to chicken wings going missing, often without warning and sometimes for weeks or months on end. Restaurants effectively had to reinvent themselves as to-go tech brands to survive.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

restaurant industry has a loaded plate as 2021 picks up steam – especially from an insurance and financial protection point of view. “The prospects for fine dining and sit-down restaurants are going to remain strained for all of 2021,” said Doug Groves, founder at Program Insurance Group, in College Station, Tex.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2020

Many restaurants will begin reopening in the coming months, and each state will likely have their own guidelines around ensuring your staff and diners are safe. Health screening requirements: Temperature, symptoms, exposure (such as travel). Health screening requirements: Temperature, symptoms, travel, exposure.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

More than anything else, when I was in restaurant kitchens I looked forward to planning and testing the next set of menu changes. Never feel that it is somehow “cheating” to research through cookbooks, visiting other restaurants, or talking with professional peers and then re-creating an item that inspires you. Are you up to it?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Society Insurance has been working alongside restaurant owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. Cooking equipment is probably the most important thing inside a restaurant – and it’s also a leading cause of fires.

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EATER

JUNE 22, 2021

Restaurants have a storied history of neglecting ADA guidelines. Ever been to a restaurant that shares your name? Ever been to a restaurant that shares your name? Fortunately, we were quick on our feet (well, she was) and ended up at another restaurant nearby, and a mystery person even paid for our meal. Glenn Harvey.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 23, 2020

Q: Should someone test positive (with or without symptoms), how do we handle the contact tracing in our restaurants to determine who is required to quarantine? TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. Q: Should we restrict employee travel/vacation, or ask for them to self-quarantine if they do travel? In that case you have to pay EPSL.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2020

As restaurants begin the process of reopening, some with an extended period of nonoperation, there are safety precautions that must be considered beyond simply ordering supplies, rehiring staff and opening the doors. All of which could occur during prolonged periods of non-operation. Train Employees to the Written Plan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

As Modern Restaurant Management Restaurant (MRM) magazine celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, we reached out to industry insiders to garner their insights on what issues have impacted the industry over the last five years and what issues they feel will impact restaurants in the years to come.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

The current situation Involving lack of travel, dining out, and attending live entertainment, including sporting events, is of course having an adverse impact on hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. Restaurants of all sizes have also been hit hard.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Restaurant Employee Time Off Request Template. Vacation time is when an employee requests time off for travel, relaxation, or a personal obligation they need to handle outside of work. While there are no federal laws requiring bereavement time, it's best practice to offer time off to employees in these difficult times.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 10, 2021

These content creators are not on our list because they have the most followers – they are on the list because we have deemed them as highly engaged, committed to the success of local restaurants, and are authentic in their food reviews. They have used their immense talent to help out local businesses, especially restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2021

While Texas and Colorado rank highest for high to extreme wildfire risk, these facts alone should give you pause regardless of where you operate your restaurant. Trim tall grasses/plants that would allow fire to travel up trees. The three largest wildfires in Colorado history occurred in 2020. Keep trees spaced.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. Without existing apps, this lives on your restaurant’s website. Certain dishes, like a rare steak, don’t travel well,” says Landers.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Many travel companies offer Oktoberfest packages, and the city of Munich and the German National Tourist office provide travel guides and tips for folks traveling to the festival. In 2022, 5.7 million Oktoberfest revelers consumed 5.6 million liters of beer (though that’s nothing compared to the crowd in 2019, who downed 7.3

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EATER

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

When it launched in 2008 , Airbnb promised to digitize short-term rentals, convince more travelers to couch surf instead of booking a hotel room, make it easier for guests to find trustworthy hosts, encourage locals to open their homes and communities to strangers, and overall make travel feel more personal.

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EATER

AUGUST 4, 2022

Despite the prevalence of Ethiopian restaurants in New York City, many people who I had previously tried to introduce to injera , the spongy flatbread that forms a staple of Ethiopian food, found its sour aftertaste not to their liking. This also happens to be the ethnic group I belong to on my paternal side.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. It's the expectation and an essential part of how restaurant workers earn a living. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture? an hour ($4.03

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2020

As many states and localities prepare to reopen restaurants and other businesses that were shuttered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers face a minefield of potential legal pitfalls. Recalling Furloughed or Laid Off Workers. Recalling Furloughed or Laid Off Workers. Wage and Hour Issues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Once upon a time, when old-normal was the law of the land, I had an innate sense of the value of a pack of eggs, the right amount to pay for a casual dinner for two, my upper limit on specialty ingredients, exactly how far I could abuse a company lunch budget. We need to support restaurants. Seems like a good investment.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Another summer draws to a close for pan-Asian restaurant East of Suez, which has welcomed generations of diners in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire The sidewalks of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, are coated in a patinaed collage of melted ice cream. So they decided to open a restaurant of their own. Family meal at East of Suez. Then, weekends only.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

Black’s Law Dictionary 11th ed. The punitive measures imposed upon us all include the required closure of businesses, imposed travel bans, etc. The effects of this new-normal can, at a minimum, last weeks, but most likely several months.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ellen Mary Cronin/Nat Belkov Where to eat well, right now A great new restaurant can be a fun experience. A best new restaurant announces itself as part of the national dining conversation. Each restaurant on this list does more than offer an exceptional meal, it also reflects something larger about the way we eat.

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Hospitality Insurance Group

OCTOBER 27, 2018

He spent most of his career at Travelers Insurance where he worked for 25 years, eventually rising to president and CEO of The Premiere Insurance Co. of Massachusetts, a subsidiary of Travelers. After Travelers, Welch spent a few years as an independent consultant before joining Concord Mutual Insurance Co.,

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 13, 2020

Restaurant managers should check their inventory with the recall list. Fresh Express products are commonly used in some restaurants. Restaurant owners who want to print the PDF for reading can download it here. Also today, after four months of delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. ” Food Safety Culture.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Turnover in restaurants is as high as ever. Labor shortages, health crises, and general economic trends have made it a struggle — and restaurants need help. But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. It's not enough to just pay more than the restaurant next door. Restaurant Retention Data Study.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Nearly half (48 percent) of respondents also said they are likely to buy gift cards from a local independent restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Bluedot released the fourth installment of its State of What Feeds Us report which has kept tabs on consumer behavior and restaurant habits throughout the course of the pandemic. This latest report offers a year in review of shifting consumer restaurant habits precipitated by the pandemic. Curbside pickups at fast food restaurants dip.

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Sling

AUGUST 17, 2020

Traveling Salesperson. Another example of a statutory employee is a full-time traveling salesperson (or city salesperson) who acts as your representative and turns in orders to your business from: Retail businesses Wholesalers Restaurants Hotels Contractors. There are many ins and outs to the U.S. 2) Provide A Contract.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The virtual kitchen model allows restaurants to maximize delivery coverage without the upfront investment that a traditional brick-and-mortar location requires.

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EATER

JULY 13, 2022

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, a parade of hulking RVs and local vehicles makes the Sterling Highway on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula one of the most traveled thoroughfares in the state, connecting Anchorage, Alaska’s most populous city, to Homer, a popular fishing town also known as “the end of the road.” Dining in the Old Russia.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

During the months between signing my franchise agreement and opening my store, I continued traveling and giving presentations. There were power outages, increased fuel prices, and ever-changing labor laws. In every city that had an Edible Arrangements location, I stopped by, and I continued this practice even after we opened.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 31, 2021

As Tennessee’s second-most populous city, there’s plenty for travelers to do while in Memphis. However, because of the city’s sheer size and affinity for meat, it might feel challenging to find a seafood restaurant exceeding your expectations. Tsunami Memphis. Humdingers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. AAG Named Franchisee of the Year.

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EATER

JUNE 23, 2020

Osteria La Buca, in Los Angeles, is among the many restaurants that pivoted to selling groceries in addition to or instead of takeout during the COVID-19 pandemic. And what’s emerging is the picture of a new reality — full of many “new normals” — for the restaurant industry. Even the most powerful and/or beloved restaurants may close.

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