Better Hiring: Use an Interview Agenda

The key to better managing your labor costs is to turn over the applicants, not the employees. How? Become a better interviewer. The most important part of any interview comes in the planning. Being well prepared will send a clear message to applicants that you’re...

QSR Tip: More Fun in the Drive Thru

We all know that accuracy and speed (in that order) are the most important components of a successful drive thru, but little surprises in the drive thru can make it more fun for everyone. Throw candy in the bag. Sure, it sounds simple, but it’s inexpensive and sure to...

Close to Open Management

It’s easy for one manager or several employees to overlook key tasks required for a successful close – and a successful close means a successful opening the following day. Start by listing each job position by category and add one for management. Then look at tasks...

The Power of a Dollar

Here’s a simple exercise: Write down your approximate daily customer count. Now write down the number of days you’re open. Multiply number two times number one. Add a dollar sign to the left of your answer to #3. Look at that last figure long and hard....

Real-world Waitstaff Training

Role-playing is a perfect way to give servers an opportunity to practice dialogue before they approach guests with it. Follow these guidelines to make the role-playing exercise worth the effort. Establish real-life examples using props and co-workers playing the part...
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