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Published March 2, 2017

How to hire foodservice employees for the long haul

High employee turnover continues to be a key cost to fast food businesses that can mean the difference between success and failure in the industry. Turnover in fast food and quick service restaurants can exceed 100%, and high-turnover. That’s why one cost-cutting focus in the food industry is on improving employee acquisition and retention. Operators […]

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Diners take DIY approach to health

These days, folks are forgoing diets and fad foods for meals that matter, whether it be in context of meeting their personal nutrition goals or supporting laudable causes. With the needle swinging towards organic and farm-to-table options, many consumers are applying their lifestyles to what they eat as well as what they wear or buy. […]

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Quick Service Restaurant Traffic Stalled in 2016

Lunch visitors declined by 2 percent at fast food joints and that affected all other food service outlets. Among the various reasons lunch traffic is down are a smaller labor force participation rate, increase in number of employees working from home and more consumers buying online and not grabbing a quick burger while they’re out […]

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4 organizational trends gaining steam

Workplaces have been undergoing a great deal of revamping since the life expectancy has been getting longer. To help bridge the gap between learning differences, many companies opt to pair new employees with Baby Boomers in order to get them working together from the start. New advancements in technology have also lead to more of […]

Published March 1, 2017

3 more ways to reduce last-minute call-offs

Last minute call offs can have a big impact on an employer and fellow workers. There are many strategies that can be used to curb excessive last minute call offs. Employers can utilize reward system, flexible paid time off policies, and points systems. Policies can be put in place for disciplining employees who do not […]

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Unified Office Unveils Operations Performance Suite

An entity known as United Office has unveiled an operations performance suite. It is called Total Connect Now (TCN). It is the latest addition to their award winning product line. It enables quick serve restaurants and other SMBs to dramatically improve their operational performance and effectiveness using a based operational performance suite. Unified Office Unveils […]

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How operators are overhauling job listings

In a tough labor climate, all businesses, including food service operators are revisiting their hiring practices. All the way down to the fine print, businesses are doing whatever it takes to attract strong candidates. It’s 2017 and we are in an ever-changing world. Here’s how managers are editing job descriptions so they’re not writing off […]

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Is Fast Food Still a Teenage Dream?

The luster of feel-good food is often served in less than a few minutes. The average fast-food restaurant has long been a special place in American teens. It’s where teens worked and, until recently, where they hung out with friends. In the last two years, fast food seen a plateau in teenage customers. Read on […]

Monthly Archives: March 2017

Published March 2, 2017

How to hire foodservice employees for the long haul

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Diners take DIY approach to health

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Quick Service Restaurant Traffic Stalled in 2016

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4 organizational trends gaining steam

Published March 1, 2017

3 more ways to reduce last-minute call-offs

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Unified Office Unveils Operations Performance Suite

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How operators are overhauling job listings

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Is Fast Food Still a Teenage Dream?

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