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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

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The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. One of the most difficult tasks that any restaurateur or chef faces is convincing a customer to walk through the door for the first or twentieth time.

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Rethinking Pay Norms: How Retailers Can Attract Exceptional Talent

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Rethinking Pay Norms: How Retailers Can Attract Exceptional Talent. Many industries have been able to increase hourly wages by passing on extra costs to consumers, but retail has historically been an exception. Between lost productivity, rehiring costs, onboarding, and training requirements, employee turnover quickly eats into margins.

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5 Ways Using Retail Employee Scheduling Software Turns Communication Breakdowns into Breakthroughs

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5 Ways Using Retail Employee Scheduling Software Turns Communication Breakdowns into Breakthroughs. I n any retail environment, communication breakdowns can lead to frustrated employees, poor service, and increased turnover. Find out how retail scheduling software can help streamline your communications and business operations!

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

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Food was only surpassed by the breadth of wine lists and depth of distilled beverages, high priced art on the walls, enormously expensive glassware, Italian bone china plates, and custom sterling flatware. The dining experience was relegated to food in a to-go bag with little interest in presentation, quality assurance, or service.

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IN BUSINESS – BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER

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Study and watch – these are the characteristics of businesses that are supported by loyal customers, able to attract great people, viewed as wonderful places to work, and willing to share the responsibilities of leadership. Support your small businesses – they have product, real service, and most important: heart and soul.

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THE EINSTEIN MOMENT FOR RESTAURANTS

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BEING BORN WITH THE GIFT OF VISUALIZATION – Steve Jobs was always able to envision devices and services that only he knew the world would need before they came to that realization. The result was Napster – a free (illegal) service that allowed people to download individual songs to their MP3 player. The retail business was re-invented.

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

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Even the most loyal guest will start to drift away if they can’t depend on the service, the product, or the hours of operation. Even when the owner is present – he or she must depend on the consistent interactions between customers and the restaurant’s employees. Engage them and they will become your ambassadors.