The FTC’s new rulings impact restaurants. Especially when it comes to soliciting reviews. Check out our latest blog post that breaks down: 1️⃣ A simple explanation of each ruling 2️⃣ How it impacts restaurants/what to do 3️⃣ Pro tips on soliciting reviews legally

Oklahoma legislature alcohol billa for the new session worth watching: first SB809 by Coleman and McEntire. The bill would amend the earlier cocktails-to-go legislation by letting a customer carry the sealed container to their car, as opposed to a restaurant/bar employee taking it to the car. Covers drive-thru as well. Here's the relevant language. 6. In the case of a customer purchasing a cocktail, mixed drink, or single-serve wine from inside the licensed premises as part of a carry out or to-go sale, a customer may carry the sealed container from the licensed premises; and 7. In the case of a customer purchasing a cocktail, mixed drink, or single-serve wine from a drive-through sale, the licensed premises shall inform the customer that the sealed container shall be stored out of reach of the driver’s compartment. #hospitality #restaurantoperations

Unsure if your restaurant is impacted by California's AB 1228 - which reformed the FAST Act directed at fast food establishments. Key factors include being part of a national fast-food chain, having standardized branding, and operating under a franchise model. Understanding these criteria is essential for compliance and navigating the new law effectively. Stay informed to ensure your restaurant aligns with state regulations. #AB1228 #CaliforniaRestaurants #ComplianceCheck

Apparently, 7,000 pubs are expected to go bust this year and are looking to the government to reduce drink duty. Yet if they are struggling to get people in why have most chains increased their menu prices by around 30%? If you are struggling to attract customers surely the last thing you do is greatly increase your food and wine menu prices. Since this happened 2-3 weeks ago there has been a further drop in clientele. The only busy ones are those with offers on with 30 - 50% discounts and kids eat for a £1.

Do you know what it costs to put a plate of food in front of a customer? Here's why we need to understand and how a restaurant can control their rising food costs! https://lnkd.in/dxyzXs3R #FoodCostMustFall #restaurants #throwbackthursday #pointofsale

Do you think the rising trend of food truck affects the sales of cafes and restaurants? You may think the answer is yes, but ... ? Watch the full video to listen to what Keng Yew has to say! #tips #askkengyew

Fast food lovers, say goodbye to free drink refills! McDonald's has started phasing out self-serve soda fountains for dine-in customers and plans to complete the process by 2032. Other fast food chains like Panera Bread and grocery store Wegmans have followed suit. Workers have cited the significant amount of cleaning and upkeep required for the dispensers as the reason behind this change. As McDonald's tends to be a leader in the industry, it's likely that other restaurants will soon follow suit. What do you think about this change?

I recently came across Michael Sullivan's compelling and interesting study on the effects of delivery commission caps. His analysis of the data from major US cities reveals a paradox: these caps can ease financial pressures for restaurants but end up increasing costs for consumers, which may affect their ordering habits. This insight matters to every restaurant owner on delivery platforms and also to government policy-makers. It underscores the importance of finding a balance that maintains customer loyalty without compromising on profitability. Sullivan's work is a crucial read for understanding the delicate dynamics of our industry's new normal. Danny Klein, thank you for giving me the opportunity. I hope you find it as interesting as I did! #dynamicpricing #restauranttech #pricing #delivery #publicpolicy #governmentaffairs #revenuemanagement

A restaurant recently dodged a legal bullet in a lawsuit filed against it by the estate of an employee killed in a car crash following a mandatory wine tasting event. The court held that there was no such thing as a common law cause of action for “negligent service of alcohol,” and the Dram Shop Act only provides a cause of action to a third party injured by over-served person. The deceased employee’s estate’s remedy was in workers’ comp only. For alcohol beverage businesses (breweries, I’m talking directly to you), tastings are an important part of the business. Your employees need to understand the product you are selling, and tasting the product is the best way to do that. That said, we need to ensure that all of our employees get home safely after such an event. Thus, here are a few thoughts on how to manage these tastings responsibly. 1./ Tastings should never be mandatory. “Alcoholism” in a protected disability under the law, and reasonable accommodations must be offered to those suffering from that disease. Discrimination issues aside, employees should never be pressured into drinking more than they want to, or even at all. 2./ Prioritize employee safety. Encourage moderation and responsible drinking, and make decisions before the tasting how much will be served and consumed. For example, “tasting” suggests a sample and not a full pint. 3./ Offer safe rides home for those who over-consume, either via designated drivers available, cab vouchers, or ride-share reimbursements. Let’s please be smart about alcohol so that we don’t repeat senseless tragedies.

Dynamic pricing is good business. When demand goes up, and supply can’t move fast enough to produce more, the price must increase. Amazon and Uber figured out dynamic, or surge pricing, eons ago. It’s time for barbershops and restaurants to follow suits. A local restaurant owner was able to make an additional $1500 per month from dynamic pricing on his burgers using technology called Juicier. The burger surged from 12 to 18! What do you think about dynamic pricing ?