Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 24, 2022

Many wait for funding from the government to give them the cash flow needed to make up for the decline in sales. If you had bad habits running your restaurant, those habits will still be there when the extra cash runs out. The owner side eluded me until I got a business coach who schooled me on how to build a brand and a business.

Cash Management 259

Cash Management Leadership Coaching Take-out 259

Embrace the Suck

MARCH 27, 2020

The original management team was let go and replaced by the next available warm bodies that seemed to have potential. That causes more damage than good as they struggle to try to learn and gain management experience while on the job! To be truthful, if it wasn’t for that coach, I would have closed within six months.

Leadership 343

Leadership Cash Management Coaching Take-out 343

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Historically, operators have relied on paper checklists and field management teams to roll out and enforce their standard restaurant operating procedures and as part of their retail operations management. Standard restaurant operating procedures help staff and leadership do their jobs better and ultimately, make customers happier.

Operations 78

Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

Rocket Fuel

APRIL 5, 2022

The BEST recipe for QSR success includes: Hiring the right people. Hiring the right people. You’re probably not going to be the one conducting the majority of your interviews, so to make sure you’re hiring the right people , take a look at your interviewers. Invite top-performing team members to manager meetings.

Coaching 52

Coaching Cash Management Hiring Training 52

Bar and Restaurant Coach

MARCH 2, 2020

In earlier posts, here and here , we talked about the importance of effective communication, and how owners and managers can create great alignment within their businesses to make sure the whole team is on the same page—pushing for the same goals. Glassdoor: The average US company will spend 52 days and $4,000 to hire for a position.

Coaching 97

Coaching Employee Relations Hiring Document 97

Lavu

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

As the owner or manager of a restaurant, when you’re aiming to grow profitability, accounting is an area where you need to be comfortable. It might be considered the most dreaded part of running your business, but to be profitable and to manage the money, there’s no way it can be avoided. Unavoidable Restaurant Expenses. Commissions.

Management 85

Management Management Food Truck Cash Management 85

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Nathan’s Famous, Inc, hired two industry veterans, Erik Mallon and Jim Hicks, to bolster its franchise sales and development teams. More Tropical in Colorado.

Franchise 92

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Book 92