Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It’s hard to escape the continuing boom in restaurant franchises. Quick-serve brands are leading the trend, and not just for restaurants, but for franchises overall. Just as challenging is keeping on top of federally mandated franchise disclosures contained in the Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD).

Insurance 98

Insurance Franchise Franchising Document 98

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. And let’s be honest, when was the last time you read your own restaurant employee handbook? Restaurant Scheduling Software for managers that want to stay in control.

Employee Relations 370

Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The internet holds countless stories of inappropriate behavior that female restaurant workers have endured. Women-owned restaurants often have their accomplishments overlooked. Women fill more than half of restaurant positions in the U.S. Make the Restaurant Workplace Better For Women. She promptly quit. Set core values.

Leadership 195

Leadership FOH BOH Website Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2024

The loss of volume for the franchise, the forfeiture of jobs for the community, and the closed restaurant locations could have been avoided with a thoughtful succession plan. Despite this, restaurant owners and franchise brands routinely shy away from discussions around exit strategies or succession planning.

2030 178

2030 Franchise Franchising Employee Relations 178

Restaurant365

JUNE 4, 2020

If signed into law by the President, this Act would, among other changes, extend the 8-week Covered Period to 24 weeks. If signed into law by the President, this Act would, among other changes, allow for up to 40% of the loan amount to be used for non-payroll costs. Headcount reductions are common within the restaurant industry.

Blog 142

Blog Employee Relations Restaurant Law Document 142

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Over the past few months, many restaurants made difficult decisions to reduce their workforce and apply a strict delivery and takeout format or pause operations entirely due to COVID-19. Unexpected downtime, when paired with a swift return to work, can present new risks to restaurant employees. Communicate Return Criteria.

Employee Relations 216

Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 216

EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Leadership gathered the remaining staff at lunchtime to process what had just happened; during the meeting, the HR director played a singing bowl, and Peggy Dulany, Stone Barns co-founder and chair of the board, burned sage. Repeated requests to speak directly with the leadership of Stone Barns and Blue Hill were denied.

Agriculture 93

Agriculture Leadership Education Employee Relations 93