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The Last Mile – On the Ground in Delivery Land
As a long-time restaurateur primarily in the franchised, fast-casual business, I understand the need to outpace and add more value & service to customers. Our contributing […]
If you own a business, franchised or otherwise, succession planning is key!
If you own a business, franchised or otherwise, succession planning is key. What happen to your business when you're gone, or diabliatble or decisde it's time to exit the business and retire....These very important questions are often overlooked by the business owner only to create difficult situations for family members, partners and other stakeholders. Our article today is presented by Neel Shah or Shah & Associates, P.C. Please free free to contact Neel directly after you read the article and have questions regarding a succession plan for your business
SUBWAY – A Bite Of The Sandwich From Both Ends?
According to a NY Times interview with Ms. Husler, she said her boss tasked her with specific instructions to find things wrong. “I was kind […]
What Does It Take to Launch a Successful Restaurant?
It could be a Wine Bar with small plates, or a BBQ theme or a Create Your Plate concept. Whatever you decide, it is critical that the environment and "vibe" within the restaurant places the guest firmly inside the experience you're attempting to create. Don't confuse the guest with a concept that's disconnected. As I often remind my clients, "everything touches everything else."
Getting New Franchisees Off to a Great Start
The likelihood of a franchise owner “going rogue” when a company is transparent in its expectations lessens. Franchisees know what is expected of them. In addition, the Franchisor’s support personnel should be out in the field in front of the franchise owner, coaching, counseling and working with the franchisee to achieve optimum results, financially as well as making sure the business is providing options consistent with the franchisees lifestyle goals
MAIN STREET – TRAFFIC AND SALES TRENDS
Quick service restaurants were up 2.7% in April, with 4.6% check average overcoming 1.9% traffic decline. Over two years, QSR SSS fell 30bp month to month to 4.3% so not much has changed.Awards and Recognitions
