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Hot Dog Tower and Yap?

EATER

Charlestons Sir Wieners , which serves hot dogs at Lamars Sporting Club, popularized the concept when it launched its wiener tower in September. Despite the initial intentions, the hot dog tower has resulted in extra work for one Trinas employee. Around the country, the hot dog tower is doing just that.

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How to Set Up a POS System for a Restaurant in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lavu

Staff Size : Figure out how many employees will need access to the system and their access levels. The reporting is great, we track employee time, and the menu module is simple enough that I can manage my own menu. Easy to train new employees and staff. Lavu allows me to manage remotely. I love this feature. ″: $325.00

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Bigger Bites: How Restaurant Owners Can Scale Smartly and Keep Their Edge

The Rail

Sharpen Your Business Edge with Education Elevating your business acumen often starts with formal education, and a business-related degree can provide the structure and insights needed for growth. Track employee performance over time. Without it, you’re just another joint slinging burgers or bowls. They're essential infrastructure.

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MRM Research Roundup: Diner Resiliency, Automation Technology, and Egg Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether it's an independent operator hiring a few dozen people per year, or a large national brand hiring several thousand, employee recruitment and retention is a hands-on and time-consuming process. million people. Ohio ranks 7th with a score of 79, securing 5th place in fast food restaurants per capita with 82.42 establishments.

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Qu’s Winter Product Release Highlights

Qu

The Value: Drive-thru operations consistently leave money on the table, with employees attempting cross-selling only 42% of the time 1 due to time pressures and outdated technology. Automated tip pooling saves time and reduces costs by eliminating errors and disgruntled employees.

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A CULTURE OF QUALITY

Culinary Cues

It is accepted in professional sports, like in so many other aspects of life: “You get what you pay for.” Paying employees, a respectable wage, seems like a commonsense approach, but it does not guarantee success. Did that experienced, higher than normal paid employee contribute to the operation as you intended? Is it worth it!

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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.