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Week in Review: Fast casual’s good year, Dave's gets sold, El Pollo Loco’s potential buyer and more

Restaurant Business

Nearly half (48%) of those who drink alcohol are trying to drink less, but that number climbs to 68% for Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012), according to recent data. It’s the practice of alternating alcoholic drinks with booze-free ones, and it’s apparently popular with Gen Z right now.

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Self Coaching and Restaurants: An Insider’s Perspective

Modern Restaurant Management

Novak is Founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership, the parent organization to five nonprofits dedicated to developing leaders at every stage of life, from ages 5 to 65. He is the recipient of the 2012 UN World Food Program Leadership Award for Yum! An excerpt is below.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

7 Shifts

Topics: Leadership; time management; reducing overheads and staff turnaround. ?? You’ll learn her secrets on leadership and boosting team morale, which in turn will lead to smoother shifts and happier staff. Published: 2012 ?? Topics: Team building; leadership; hospitality. ?? Published: 2017 ?? Author: Katelyn Silva ??

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

Modern Restaurant Management

It started with an overhaul of existing branding, packaging and restaurant design for its national franchise stores and then followed with the recruitment of a seasoned senior leadership team. During the award presentation, RBA was commended for its leadership and dedication to the brand. ” Popeyes to Grow in Romania.

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MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course

Modern Restaurant Management

The fund, which also includes personal contributions from the CMR leadership team, will be divided evenly among the company’s 4,500 associates. LGC has been in operation since 2012. Each associate will receive a check in April, helping them put food on the table for their families. ” Click here to learn more. "This

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Swirling Happiness and Leadership

Foodable

On this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich sit down with Kathleen Wood, the founder of Kathleen Wood Partners and the co-founder of frozen yogurt company Suzy’s Swirl , to explore catering desserts, handling digital hospitality, and cultivating dynamic, collaborative leadership.

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10 Women Entrepreneurs Who Are Making Their Presence Felt In The Indian F&B Sector

The Restaurant Times

The Potbelly was started in 2012 with a personal investment. Under her leadership, Nanadhana has had the honor of winning the India Hospitality Award for two consecutive years, 2015 & 2016. After identifying a gap in the dessert market in Hyderabad, Swati Upadhyay along with her husband started Concu in 2012.