From Restaurant GM to Multi-Unit Leader: Why These Promotions Often Fail—and How to Fix It
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 25, 2025
In the restaurant industry, moving from General Manager (GM) to Multi-Unit Leader (MUL)—whether as a District Manager, Area Manager, or Regional Director—is usually seen as a natural career progression. After all, a high-performing GM has already mastered running a restaurant, hitting numbers, developing teams, and managing day-to-day operations, so giving them more locations should be a win.
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