7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

With new social distancing and self-isolation strategies, it’s clear that COVID-19 will have, and is having, an extreme impact on the restaurant and hospitality industry. Here’s what we know about the COVID-19 situation and what your restaurant can do during this uncertain time. How is COVID-19 impacting restaurants?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The nature of restaurant management is a pendulum; each year operators swing back and forth to prepare for challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. Omicron spikes have threatened to bring about new restrictions and closures for the restaurant industry, raising new questions about how each new strain will force operators to bend.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2021

In my last article I talked about how busy our restaurants will be. Essentially, all of the restaurants I will discuss could have done it better and more efficiently by utilizing the tools that we have available to us now. One way that many restaurants are dealing with this labor shortage is by adjusting hour or days of operation.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. But there are several different tools to help you manage your restaurant—from single shifts and tasks to top-level overviews showing your business's health. From cleaning flat tops to refilling sanitizers, it’s easy for tasks to get lost in the shuffle. And compliance?

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7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

Don't panic, but it's time to prepare for your restaurant's health inspection. Health inspections are routine at restaurants – and for good reason. And regardless of whether these guests are dining in, taking out, or getting delivery, food safety needs to be at the top of mind for your restaurant and your staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

What are some ways restaurant owners and operators can be safe and welcome guests while maintaining social distance? As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Today, restaurants’ staggering turnover rates are 70 percent higher than all other sectors. What can restaurant owners and managers do to better engage workers and increase retention in the long run? The current state of employee retention rates can feel dire for restaurant owners, especially after the Covid pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2021

Necessity is the mother of invention, and COVID-19 has been the greatest single driver of necessity the restaurant industry has ever seen. Say goodbye to these pre-COVID restaurant mainstays: The landline. Expect more restaurants to ask customers to come inside only when their table is ready. Dirty restaurants.

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Synergy Suite

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Running a restaurant involves navigating a complex web of regulations, and failure to comply can lead to significant consequences, from losing your business license to being exposed to criminal or civil liability. Understanding restaurant compliance is crucial for maintaining a successful establishment and avoiding legal pitfalls.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature help for small business owners and products for the 'new normal' for restaurants as they reopen. ” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. .

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Plus, as part of our COVID-19 resources initiative , it’s time we pivot our own content to help your restaurant have a successful reopening. I'm so sorry, I'm not doing that anymore.’

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Synergy Suite

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The heart of a successful restaurant often lies in its back-of-house (BOH) operations, where countless processes work seamlessly behind the scenes. By understanding and optimizing these components, restaurant operators can pave the way for sustained success in an ever-competitive industry.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

All tasks in a restaurant are interconnected. The list goes on and on, but the point is that if something goes wrong in a restaurant's plan, it might only be a matter of time before the domino effect kicks in and has an impact on your guests, your staff, and your bottom line. That's why restaurateurs rely on restaurant operations.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships. The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Restaurants nationwide have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. As restaurants slowly begin reopening, things remain far from “business as usual.” ” The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses operate, and the restaurant industry is now learning to navigate this “new normal.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three , What’s Next?: launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. restaurant operations.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

A restaurant earns its reputation primarily from two things: its food and its service. That's why it is important to learn how to motivate your restaurant employees. There's more to life than work, so it's important to be respectful of your staff's obligations and interests outside of the restaurant's walls. Be Flexible.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. It's a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Third-party delivery.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 29, 2020

As states such as Georgia, Florida and Texas begin to allow restaurants to cautiously reopen, it offers some understanding – for the first time – of what dining out will look and feel like in the wake of COVID-19. A truly touchless payment process has never been more important in the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

Staffing has always been a top-of-mind issue for the restaurant industry. How can restaurants weather these complexities? As restaurants pivot from the effects of COVID-19, how can they best manage with decreased staff? Versatility equals value to the bottom line, and the same can be said for restaurant staff.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Restaurant Workers Say Sanitation Is Important for their Satisfaction. of employees rated sanitation efforts of ultra-high importance, with an average score of 4.1 Nearly half of all restaurant employees are hovering in the range of $11-15/hour (45.8%). The State of Restaurant Employee Satisfaction in 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

As restaurants across the nation begin to reopen for business, there are many challenges that they will face for the first time. Let your patrons feel that they are a part of the future of their favorite hangout, and they will take an interest in the restaurant's success now and for years to come. 2] More on this issue later.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

The restaurant industry was turned upside down in 2020, practically overnight. There is a new normal in the restaurant space, and we are all trying to figure out exactly what that means. Will servers come back to the same role they left? The goal is to emerge from this crisis stronger than ever. But people need to work.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 8, 2020

Restaurants are doing their best to assure their patrons remain safe while dining. “If we receive a complaint from a member of the public who is concerned that a restaurant is not in compliance, we will investigate and inspect, and there could be consequences,” says New York Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2020

Now that states are beginning to loosen their lockdown restrictions and reopen small businesses like restaurants, it’s fair to wonder how drastically the dine-in experience will have to change to accommodate the new safety requirements. There’s just so many touch points in a restaurant.” Limiting Capacity.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 11, 2021

As the restaurant industry is going through a period of rapid change, it can be hard to keep up. Servers have become sanitation experts. The constantly shifting restaurant industry can cause some uncertainty. But it can also create a lot of opportunities for growth and success in your restaurant role. Stay Hungry.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

With 54% of diners saying they would avoid a restaurant with table wait times over 30 minutes, you must develop an efficient kitchen floor plan that helps you serve food quickly and consistently. What should a restaurant kitchen floor plan include? Having a well-thought-out layout can help you keep restaurant kitchen costs manageable.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. But there are several different tools to help you manage your restaurant—from single shifts and tasks to top-level overviews showing your business's health. From cleaning flat tops to refilling sanitizers, it’s easy for tasks to get lost in the shuffle. And compliance?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

The restaurant industry was turned upside down in 2020, practically overnight. There is a new normal in the restaurant space, and we are all trying to figure out exactly what that means. Will servers come back to the same role they left? The goal is to emerge from this crisis stronger than ever. But people need to work.

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7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has impacted the restaurant workforce. According to data from 350,000+ restaurants that use 7shifts, while overall shifts being scheduled are still sitting 24% below pre-COVID levels, shifts for delivery-related roles have increased 38%. If you were able to support employees, what did that look like?"

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 2, 2020

As restrictions begin to ease for the restaurant industry, social distancing and hygiene standards will define the new normal. Restaurants will have to undergo significant and permanent changes in the way they operate. Reopening In The Covid World: Restaurant Safety Practices To Follow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

You’ve probably encountered restaurant management software. For the uninitiated, restaurant management software is all of the tech in a business that improves efficiencies. Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy.

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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.

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Restaurant Engine

MAY 15, 2020

To help standardize safety practices across the country, the CDC released new guidance yesterday for various businesses, including a new one-page flier for restaurant owners. Also on Monday, Florida’s Governor will double the state’s occupancy cap for restaurants from 25% to 50%. Guests will be given gloves or sanitizer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As much as complete closures and stay-at-home orders have harmed the restaurant industry, reopening has come with fits and starts, presenting a new litany of obstacles for dining establishments to overcome. For restaurants whose footprints did not previously include outdoor areas, this mandate created an opportunity to evolve.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 27, 2020

There is a lot of uncertainty about the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and the future of the restaurant industry. Accepting this as a new reality, restaurant operators are planning how to navigate post-lockdown operations while complying with safety regulations and reopening their restaurant. meters distance. Reduced Capacity.

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