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What the Joint Employer Rule Will Mean for Franchise Restaurants

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Lawyers have spooked them into avoiding conversations about managing employees for fear of taking on the liability of being joint employers. Consequently, many people with little or no management experience are suddenly responsible for hiring, training, and managing employees without the involvement of their franchisor.

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Three Ways to Transform Seasonal Hires into Permanent Staff

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As labor costs rise and compliance becomes trickier to navigate, keeping high-performing employees on staff will prove a vital cost-saving measure. ” Regardless of the time of year, restaurant leaders can turn their best seasonal hires into permanent team members with the right employee experience strategy.

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‘Being Adaptable and Responsive to Changes in the Industry Landscape Is Key’

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Most recently, he managed the western region franchisee relations for Coca Cola with Dairy Queen, working with franchise owners across 22 states to improve and grow their businesses. When evaluating sites and planning the restaurant's build-out, financial capabilities definitely come into play and also matter significantly.

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‘Bring the Dining Room Experience to the Windows’

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Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? The "timed" drive-thru waits of customers were always essential for the bottom-line of the business, but the flaw continued to be, ‘How do we not only have our employees engaged in the effort, but have their commitment to speed of service as well?’

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Work Smart, Play Smart

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La Vida Hospitality believes in working as smart as you play, and encourages employees to Enjoy The Ride, a tried-and-true mantra for our approach to the work-life balance. We believe it starts with the definition of what you want your organizational culture to be. How do you practice what you preach?

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The Formula for Franchise Success

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This is everything related to work. I remember going through Edible Arrangements training in Connecticut with a large group of new franchisees. Over the course of five days, we all received the same training. The wealthy franchisees I meet definitely have superior operations. Operations. If only it were that simple.

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How Bars and Restaurants Can Prepare for a Safe Football Season

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Ahead of this year’s football season, the team at Society Insurance has put together the top four tips on how a restaurant and/or bar can protect themselves, their patrons and their employees as well as create a safer environment for football season and beyond. Understand Your State’s Dram Laws. Obtain Liquor Liability Insurance.

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