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The Multilevel Truth Behind Small Town America’s Latest Tea Obsession

EATER

Founded in 1980, Herbalife employed the classic MLM model by signing up “independent distributors” who have two responsibilities: to sell the company’s protein powders and nutritional supplements, and to recruit others to become Herbalife distributors. I really loved the owner, she was really charismatic, and the shakes tasted really good.”

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How to Manage Your Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage

7 Shifts

This is certainly true for the independent entrepreneur, but even large and resourceful restaurant franchises and groups are not immune to the threat—and in some cases, the reality—of rising labor costs. While the tips outlined above can be beneficial in all restaurants, these ones listed below are more applicable to franchises.

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Retaining Restaurant Employees During the Pandemic: 5 Effective Ways to Reduce Turnover

Goliath Consulting

This is exactly how Ricky Girardi, previously director of HR and Training at a Chick-fil-A franchise, approached it,” Wang said. He helped reduce employee turnover from almost 200 percent to less than 50 percent in just 16 months by recruiting more thoughtfully and building an environment that promoted employee retention (13).

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

Marketing & advertising It's your job to ensure the restaurant's seats are full, especially if you're not part of a massive franchise that benefits from corporate advertising. For example, you might have to take a larger role in candidate sourcing, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and even the firing process than you might expect.

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Little Known Tax Benefits of Franchising Your Business

MBB Hospitality

Here are some little known tax benefits of franchising to keep in mind. You Can Deduct Franchise Fees. If you are a franchisee, you can deduct the fees such as the initial franchise fee and any annual residuals you pay to license your franchise unit. The IRS has more information under Section 197 Intangibles.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

Marketing & advertising It's your job to ensure the restaurant's seats are full, especially if you're not part of a massive franchise that benefits from corporate advertising. For example, you might have to take a larger role in candidate sourcing, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and even the firing process than you might expect.

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The Need to Know Guide on Restaurant Expansion for Restaurants

MBB Hospitality

Do I Have Strong Marketing & Recruitment Strategies? In the beginning of any business, you need to devote a majority of your time to marketing and recruitment strategies, but once you get busy with a lot of customers, there is less and less time for it. That is why those recruitment and marketing strategies are so important.