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How Mattenga’s Pizzeria Simplifies Labor Management—and Gets Back to Family Life

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And so we sold our house in New Mexico and we bought a failing Pizzeria in 2014. 2 hours per week When Mattenga’s bought the restaurant in 2014, they had been using spreadsheets to keep track of their weekly schedules. Anytime [an employee] made a mistake.they dropped this, they forgot that, they were rude.everything is documented.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

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By championing Enlightened Hospitality and hiring a team of 51 percenters, you’ll improve the customer experience and employee satisfaction—which will lead to more repeat business and reduced staff turnover. Published: 2014 ?? Keep this by your side as you run through the numbers each week and you can’t go wrong. 7shifts U.S.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce. – The CataBoom team We must continue to develop our solution to provide more choices for employees. In 2024, we’ll continue to see growth in the payroll segment.

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Tough Topic: Making Restaurants Safer

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” Combined with well-rehearsed plans and specific emergency duties for individual employees, this relatively simple safety advice can save both employee and customer lives through preparation. Data from “The Police Response to Active Shooter Incidents” from Washington DC Police Executive Research Forum, March 2014.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. In 2014, U.S.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. Finally, Saladworks is testing “Sally” the world’s first salad robot for use in hospitals and other vending-related foodservice locations.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. Southern Glazer's Acknowledges Drivers and Warehouse Employees.

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