Jul 12, 2021 | blog, Business, Industry News, Legislation, National Restaurant Consultants
At the end of June, the Department of Labor proposed a reinstatement of the 80/20 rule, seeking to “to address the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)’s tip credit to tipped employees who perform both tipped and non-tipped duties”, according to... 
Jun 30, 2021 | blog, Business, Event, Industry News, Legislation, National Restaurant Consultants, Trends
One of the consequences of our post-pandemic economy has been the gap between re-opening businesses and hirable help, due to both shortages and additional unemployment benefits available to out-of-work individuals. In a trend sweeping states across the country,... 
Jun 17, 2021 | blog, Business, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Special menu, Trends
It’s a hot summer already, but the season is full of life. With a return to restaurants and other activities, now is the time to reach out to your audiences, to create special experiences for guests, and to tune-in to the tastes of the moment. With summer comes... 
Jun 11, 2021 | blog, Business, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Tips, Trends
At this point, every sentence is punctuated by “COVID.” The global pandemic touched every industry, at every level, and as vaccinations circulate and restrictions lift, business owners and decisions makers are now assessing how much damage was really done—and how best... 
May 28, 2021 | blog, Business, Grand Opening, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Trends
New York City has reopened indoor dining at full capacity, as of May 19. As the city’s notably high rates of COVID-19 infection have continued to fall—now at less than 5%—restrictions have been quickly lifting. Just recently increased to 75% capacity, restaurants are... 
May 13, 2021 | blog, Business, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Trends
Beginning this month, McDonald’s has announced that they will assist the federal and state governments by educating the population about the COVID-19 vaccination. According to this Nation’s Restaurant News article, the new “We Can Do This Campaign” will direct... 