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From Restaurant GM to Multi-Unit Leader: Why These Promotions Often Fail—and How to Fix It

Modern Restaurant Management

Through these experiences, I’ve identified common challenges encountered when transitioning from single- to multi-unit leadership and what you can do to prevent these issues. Successful GMs excel at hands-on leadership. Leadership coaching and development. How to balance leadership with operations.

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Four Lessons That Shaped My Restaurant Industry Journey

Modern Restaurant Management

But one thing I’ve learned is that every challenge presents an opportunity to improve. I’ve always believed that success comes from lifting others up, whether it’s helping a team member navigate a complex process, connecting them with the right resources, or encouraging them to step into leadership roles.

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Father, Son, Franchisees: Building a Business and Bonds Across Generations

Modern Restaurant Management

We built the business side by side, and that experience has shaped how I think about entrepreneurship, relationships and leadership to this day. Our employees see that we are present and invested. My father was one of the original Subway franchisees in our region over 20 years ago. This type of structure also builds trust among staff.

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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

Modern Restaurant Management

Serving alcohol is a fundamental part of many restaurant operations, but it also presents significant liability risks. Creating a Culture of Responsibility Building a culture of responsible alcohol service starts with leadership.

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50 Years of Culinary Excellence: Celebrating ICE’s Anniversary

Modern Restaurant Management

” To learn more about the ICE's past, present and future, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Smilow. First, the percentage of women in culinary school, and more importantly, the percentage of women in leadership roles in kitchens will continue to grow.

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Panera Bread brings in a transformation strategist to aid its turnaround

Restaurant Business

Fast-casual Panera Bread has been going through significant change over the past two years, with multiple board and leadership changes. News leadership Fast_Casual Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Sign up here.

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5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant in 2025

The Rail

What you offer and how you present it count, whether it's plant-forward cuisine, fusion cuisine, or interactive dining arrangements. Lease agreements in 2025 present further difficulties flexibility, rent escalation provisions, and zoning rules now demand close examination.

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