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How gusto! Simplified Payroll and Stays Engaged With Their Team

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With that team, they've built a brand of 11 locations serving fresh, fast, and healthy food to the Atlanta metro area. They have been featured in QSR magazine's “ 40/40 List of America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals" for 2020 and made Atlanta Business Chronicle's “Fastest Growing Companies” in 2022 list.

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Industry Report: Restaurants face staffing challenges, old and new in 2023

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But they also find that staff communication is among their top challenges. As CNBC reported earlier this year , the hospitality sector is seeing wage growth, particularly in the fast food and fast casual segments. That’s why we evaluated restaurant employee retention data in 2022.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff. 2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is.

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Roadmap to Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

That’s much more money than I ever had to spend on marketing but a drop in the bucket compared to what other fast casual brands spend for much less impactful results. What was your thought process behind the provocative title?

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Turning Restaurant Staffing Challenges Into Opportunities

Modern Restaurant Management

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. Communicate Better. Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. Getting creative helps, too.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Fast Food Has Become a Hi-Tech Job

Modern Restaurant Management

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Fast forward to 2022. Who makes the magic happen?

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The (ConnectSmart ®) Host with the Most: How ConnectSmart® Host Can Improve Staff Retention and Customer Satisfaction 

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In the fast-paced world of restaurant management, making sure everything runs smoothly and customers are satisfied is key. Whether it’s a special occasion or a casual meal, guests can expect personalized service and attention to detail, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.