Restaurant Ownership
How Top Restaurant Companies Make Current Strategy Succeed
Looking into 2022, the greatest thing top restaurant companies have going for them is that – after experiencing all those previously unimaginable things over the past two years – they have now figured out their strengths, identity, branding, and plans. The future now looks much … Continued
Read MoreSix Key Takeaways for Restaurants from My “Beat the Labor Shortage” Workshop
If you missed the workshop I conducted last week, “Beat the Labor Shortage – How to Attract and Retain Talent Without Breaking the Bank,” I’m sharing six key takeaways discovered by the diverse group of owners, operators, educators, and corporate team members who collaborated with … Continued
Read MoreHow Multi-Concept Restaurant Operators Conquer Their Unique Challenges
Many of my clients operate more than one brand. These operators of multi-unit, multi-concept organizations have challenges that never even show up on the radar for single-concept operators. Still, few yearn for a simpler life. That’s just how the personalities of these owners work. These … Continued
Read MoreThree Trends Shape the Future of the Restaurant Industry
My clients in Louisiana have a before-and-after story that’s part of their constant inner dialogue: “before Hurricane Katrina (or Rita or Ike) and after it.” But never before has there been such a nationwide, clear-cut break/delineation/before-and-after line in our industry. Now we have “before the … Continued
Read MoreMeet Me This Weekend at TRA Marketplace!
At Texas Restaurant Association Marketplace this weekend – on Sunday, July 11, I will present a rapid-fire brainstorming education session: “I’m Still Standing. The Pandemic Kicked My Restaurant’s Ass.” I will be on the show floor’s Big Bend Ideas Stage at 10:30 AM on Sunday, July 11, … Continued
Read MoreStill Standing? Let’s Meet at TRA Marketplace!
At Texas Restaurant Association Marketplace in three weeks – on Sunday, July 11, I will present a rapid-fire brainstorming education session: “I’m Still Standing. The Pandemic Kicked My Restaurant’s Ass.” I will be on the show floor’s Big Bend Ideas stage at 10:30 AM on Sunday, July 11, … Continued
Read MoreRestaurants Biggest Misconception About the Labor Shortage
One of my peers in my international consulting community sent me the results of a small business owner poll taken by Alignable, the small business referral network, about reasons for the hiring shortage. It was interesting…and predictable, with unemployment presented as the #1 reason and stimulus … Continued
Read MoreWhat Restaurants Can Do About the Labor Shortage
The latest release in horror movies our industry is part of – our three-pronged labor shortage disaster. When I speak with operators, our first words are usually the zeitgeist pleasantries about Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J, and our next words are always about staffing our restaurants. … Continued
Read MoreWhat Restaurants Can Do About the Labor Shortage
The latest release in horror movies our industry is part of – our three-pronged labor shortage disaster. When I speak with operators, our first words are usually the zeitgeist pleasantries about Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J, and our next words are always about staffing our restaurants. … Continued
Read MoreWhat To Do When Texas COVID Restrictions Are Rescinded on Wednesday
The great Texas Experiment begins next Wednesday. That’s when Governor Greg Abbott has announced he will rescind his statewide mask mandate and capacity limits on businesses. The governor also said, “Personal vigilance to follow the safe standards is still needed to contain COVID. To stay … Continued
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