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The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Bombshell revelations edition

By Peter Romeo on May 30, 2014

Cracker Barrel plans a fast-casual entry, chains stress there’s actual cooking in their kitchens, fast-food breads rise into more exotic territory, employers detail their pay ladders and Chipotle reveals its throughput and why franchising is unfair to talent.

Financing

Is your distributor going the extra mile?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 28, 2007

What’s your distributor done for you lately? If nothing comes to mind besides dropping off cases at the back door, maybe it’s time to start asking some questions.

Workforce

The trouble with tips

By Steve Brooks on Jun. 17, 2014

Business- crushing lawsuits and tedious rules have some operators debating whether it’s time to topple the practice of tipping completely.

Put people first

By Bill Main on Dec. 28, 1998

70% of customers who won't return to a foodservice establishment cite a negative interaction with an employee as the reason. By lowering employee turnover, service and customer retention can be improved.

Is your staff giving you a bad reputation?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 07, 2007

Afraid a night of poorly prepared food is destined to give your restaurant a bad reputation? Think again.

California workers get ready to start the paid sick-leave era

Sep. 05, 2014

Gov. Jerry Brown has indicated he’ll sign into law a bill that was passed during the holiday weekend. The measure would cover 44 percent of employees in the state, which is the nation’s largest restaurant market.

Act now before it's too late

By Bill Main on Jan. 27, 2000

Forget the monthly approach to cost control. By the time you actually receive your food, beverage and labor cost figures, it's already too late.

Payroll deduction authorization form

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 17, 2008

A concise form for employees to deduct money from their payroll.

Taking credit

By Dina Berta on Apr. 16, 2015

Operators are scrambling to find ways to deal with the sudden or inevitable labor-cost increases.

Outsourcing your background checks

By Bill Main on Nov. 08, 2000

Outsourcing your employee screening and background checks reduces the time and expense involved in checking personal, academic and professional histories yourself. It can also lessen your legal liability.

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