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To Mitigate ‘The Great Resignation’ Refocus on the Employee Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

89% of operators cited employee retention as a top concern in 2021, up from 69 percent in 2017. By providing training focused on life skills that extend beyond the restaurant environment, such as communication, goal setting, and leadership, this demonstrates holistic investment in the workforce. And according to Technomic, Inc.,

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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

It caps a meteoric rise for the fast-casual chicken chain, which launched as a popup in a Los Angeles parking lot in 2017 and opened its first "real" restaurant a year later. Daves Hot Chicken was sold to Roark Capital in a deal valued at $1 billion. The chain had 245 units and systemwide sales of nearly $617 million as of last year.

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Be the Change: How Snooze Prioritizes Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Snoozers who lead with their values and want to grow their own leadership skills. It’s all about building a ripple effect of positivity, leadership, and local impact. We also see this leadership shine during the holiday season, when Change Makers coordinate donation drives in partnership with local nonprofits.

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Michelin-starred chef and owner of Konro arrested on domestic battery charges

Restaurant Business

In 2017, he was arrested in Chicago on charges of assaulting his ex-wife and a business partner, according to Eater Chicago. He was arrested on Monday, according to The Palm Beach Post, and is accused of repeatedly punching and kicking the woman, leaving her with two black eyes, swelling and bruising on her face.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

7 Shifts

Published: 2017 ?? 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. Topics: Team building; leadership; hospitality. ?? Author: Katelyn Silva ?? Goodreads: 4.23

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

Modern Restaurant Management

Under the leadership of Vice President of International Development John Brisco – a franchise veteran with more than 30 years of executive international and domestic development – Twin Peaks’ Mexico City presence is just the beginning of its vigorous international expansion efforts. . What’s not to get excited about?

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

For those who may not want to be in a manager role, the brand is introducing "Makers," a program for restaurant team members who want to elevate their passion for the brand and want leadership experience. Paris Baquette's Leadership Changes. Adams first joined the company in 2017 as chief financial officer.