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

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Table of Contents Biggest overall team management challenges Top priorities for restaurant operators Wage Increases Leadership and Training Programs Hiring and retention remain the biggest challenge for restaurants when it comes to team management overall. But they also find that staff communication is among their top challenges.

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How gusto! Simplified Payroll and Stays Engaged With Their Team

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And a great team can only thrive under outstanding leadership. their leadership sees team management as their greatest responsibility. With that team, they've built a brand of 11 locations serving fresh, fast, and healthy food to the Atlanta metro area. Communication and team engagement. It's just critical,” says Green.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

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Keep it positive and make your staff feel supported by including a section of what they can expect from leadership. Having clear guidelines and standards staff can expect from leadership will go a long way to help create that environment of mutual respect.

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Top Restaurant CTOs Discuss AI & Technology Strategies

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Implementing more nimble, digital-forward technology is no longer “nice to have” for quick serve and fast-casual restaurants. Similarly, CKE Restaurants CTO Phil Crawford shared that CKE operates on a policy of transparency and strong communications that has paid dividends in its relationship with franchisees.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

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The fast-casual brand continues to grow amid the pandemic and is on track to open more than 30 restaurants this year. Eighty-one percent of adults with intellectual and developmental differences do not have a paid job in their community. With drive-thru equipped buildouts as low as 1,200 sq. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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” Following his transitional leadership role at SALIDO and NAB, Chowdhury will focus his efforts on the Bowery Engine, an early stage direct investment and incubation company that previously supported SALIDO. In addition to using third-party platforms, restaurants must develop their own muscle to communicate and transact with consumers.

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

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“While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. . " Pielogy Expands in Ohio. Saladworks in 2020.

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