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How Successful Franchise Owners Think Differently–and How You Can Too

Modern Restaurant Management

Emily was delighted to be back with her franchise friends and pick up some new ideas. This convention was an utter waste of time and money. Emily and Joe are composites of the business owners I’ve met working with many franchise brands over the last two decades. They travel a lot. They manage adversity.

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How to Schedule Employees Effectively in 9 Steps

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Effective employee scheduling means finding the right mix of shifts and shift types for your business. It means understanding employee availability and managing employee requests for time off and even last-minute shift changes. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule? But it isn’t simple.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

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MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. ” Eligible employees of KFC corporately-owned and franchisee-owned restaurants can also participate in Savings Match Challenges funded by the KFC Foundation. .

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

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Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Check employee schedules to ensure plans match reality.

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How to Schedule Employees Effectively in 9 Steps

7 Shifts

Effective employee scheduling means finding the right mix of shifts and shift types for your business. It means understanding employee availability and managing employee requests for time off and even last-minute shift changes. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule? But it isn’t simple.

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How to Manage Your Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage

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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. Benefits (Health Care, Employee Discounts, etc.). The amount spent on all labor related costs—including payroll taxes, benefits, etc.

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QSR Brands Can Leverage Technology to Overcome a Recession

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According to the National Restaurant Association , 62 percent of operators say their restaurant needs more employees to support customer demand. Consolidating to Eliminate Waste A strategic move to help drive average check size and bottom-line profitability has been to combine brands into one consolidated location.