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From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

Restaurant Business

Acqui-hire “To acquire a company in order to use its employees skills or knowledge, rather than for its products or services.” Starbucks’ deal with Empower Delivery fits the acqui-hire framework. Previously, Starbucks hired Empower CEO Meredith Sandland as its new chief store development officer under CEO Brian Niccol.

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For Restaurants in 2025, Change Is the Only Constant

EATER

Two weeks later, Stieber was spending the $2,000 Little Bear had earned in profit on takeout boxes and disposable cutlery, trying to figure out if menu items like beet egg drop soup or catfish okonomiyaki would travel well. Little Bear would serve takeout only for the next 18 months.

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2025 Small Business Outlook

Modern Restaurant Management

However, the currently tight labor market could be exacerbated by a crackdown on the hiring of undocumented labor. It is estimated that 10 percent of all restaurant employees are undocumented as are at least 25 percent of all agriculture employees, according to the Pew Research Center. should be a catalyst for growth in 2025.

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High Volume Recruiting Strategy with Paul Norman

Go Hire- Restaurants

After 20+ years across hospitality, healthcare, and financial services, and hiring over 70,000 people per year, Paul has developed a mindset and process that transforms TA from reactive order-taker to proactive strategic partner. He doesn't mince words: "Starts matter more than hires." That’s how TA becomes part of the business engine.

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The Current Status of the Labor Shortage and What it Takes to Survive

Modern Restaurant Management

Is this a phenomenon purely related to COVID? These include lodging, restaurants, travel, manufacturing and construction, to name a few. My advice to beleaguered hiring managers is to consider the following points. Review and Improve Employees’ Work/Life Balance and Compensation Programs. Culture Is Key.

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7 Tips for Hospitality Marketing During COVID-19

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

However, no one understands the consequences more than the travel and hospitality industries. After all, you don’t want to pay for search traffic if no one is actively searching for travel destinations. Then, watch market trends related to your industry and your destination. Consider Your Employees.

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Safely Reopening Restaurants in the Era of COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

Some of these precautions are normal for any business closed for an extended period, while others are directly related to COVID-19 – with local health departments setting new enhanced safety guidelines. Train Employees to the Written Plan. Documentation is key here noting training dates, times and attendance.