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Fair Work penalises 85 Degrees cafe franchisor $1.44 million

Hospitality Magazine

.” It’s the third-highest penalty ever secured by Fair Work, and is also the first time they have implemented the “responsible franchisor entity” provisions of the Protecting Vulnerable Workers reforms which holds a franchisor to account for the actions of its franchisees. Franchisors must take action.”

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Online reservation platform TheFork to cease operations in Australia

Hospitality Magazine

It also told account members that they have until 31 March to redeem their Yums points and any not used before the date will automatically expire. TheFork will continue to operate in Europe, and any Australian members who want to use the platform overseas will have to make a new account to do so.

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Delly’s Milton announces closure

Hospitality Magazine

The restaurant ranked in the top 100 in Gourmet Traveller’s 2019 Restaurant Guide, the same year that it closed. St Isidore’s last day of service also fell on August 24, in 2019. Thank you to everyone who has been on the St Isidore -> Small Town Food and Wine -> Delly’s journey,” the couple wrote on the Delly’s Instagram account.

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Quick Facts About the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Process

Modern Restaurant Management

If you have any questions on the process, reach out to an experienced accountant to walk you through the process. For some business types, at least 33 percent of 2019 gross receipts must have comprised on-site sales to the public. equipment, accounting, training, legal, marketing). How will the program work? Business supplies.

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Breaking: Chef Jock Zonfrillo passes away

Hospitality Magazine

A statement posted to the chef’s Instagram account confirmed the devastating loss and reads: “With completely shattered hearts … we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday. The award-winning restaurant secured three hats in 2019 and 2020 before it closed its doors in the same year.

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Surviving Disruption: How New COVID-19 Legislation Can Assist the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

times the average monthly payroll costs during a specific period (calendar year 2019 for most). $10 Eligibility measures are calculated each calendar quarter, and once the employer's gross receipts exceed 80 percent of a comparable quarter in 2019, the employer, at the end of that quarter, would no longer qualify for the credit.

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7shifts Survey: Top Trends in Restaurant Labor Management (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

Sixty percent of restaurants saw their labor costs increase in 2019 and 50 percent of respondents expect their labor costs to rise in 2020 and beyond, according to a survey of more than 1,000 restaurant managers, owners, and executives across North America conducted by 7shifts.

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