By Lindsay Pietroluongo – Elegant Themes There are all sorts of reasons, both positive and negative, for considering a career change. Maybe you’re still at the company that hired you fresh out of college, and even though you’ve enjoyed your time there, you’re curious about what else is out there. Or, maybe you’ve been miserable… read more
PRESIDENT SIGNS CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PACKAGE PROVIDING EXPANSION OF FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT PLUS NEW SICK LEAVE MANDATES BILL INCLUDES CAPS AND COMPENSATORY TAX CREDITS FOR SMALL/MIDSIZE BUSINESS The President signed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (“FFCRA”) providing for Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion and Emergency Paid Sick Leave, which shall take effect… read more
– Monica Laury Having a happy and healthy workforce can sometimes take a back seat to more pressing endeavors occurring within modern organizations. With the accessibility of modern technology-based tools, employers are finding it easier than ever to manage employee wellness in order to keep their valued professionals feeling able to perform their daily… read more
To Our Valued Subscribers: The reaction surrounding the COVID-19 virus has been surreal to watch unfold since our last newsletter. I’m confident in our resilience and hope the unfortunate, but necessary pause, allows us the ability to reenergize our efforts in making our industry stronger than ever. We encourage you to assist those impacted… read more
Amid strong interest from existing franchisees and robust same-store sales, Pizza Inn announced the roll out of a major multi-unit incentive program designed to fuel additional buffet growth for the brand. “Pizza Inn continues to offer strong unit economics and new market development opportunities,” says Brandon Solano, CEO of RAVE Restaurant Group. “Our new multi-unit… read more
Investment firm ICV Partners announced Thursday that it’s completed its previously announced acquisition of Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc.—a large Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee with 64 locations across five states. As part of the deal, ICV dealt 22 of those units, in Florida and Massachusetts, to Buffalo Wild Wings’ parent company, Inspire Brands. Also, JK&T, a… read more
Darden Restaurants, parent of Olive Garden, announced that it now provides paid sick leave to hourly employees amid growing concerns with the coronavirus. The brand said the new benefit has been discussed for a while—prior to the outbreak—but its rollout was accelerated because of COVID-19. Current workers will gain one hour of paid sick leave… read more
Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Denny’s and more chains name new executives while others move on from their positions during the shortest month of the year January was a busy month for executives across foodservice brands, and February showed no signs of slowing down either. There were some major players moving between companies or leaving… read more
Union Square Hospitality Group said its sick leave policy would be broadened during the coronavirus crisis to ensure workers can take time off if they’re sick. The group closed two more restaurants temporarily on Tuesday — the signature Union Square Café and adjoining Daily Provisions — to sanitize out of an abundance of caution after… read more
Subway named former Carrabba’s Italian Grill President Mike Kappitt to be the company’s new chief operating and insights officer as the brand continues to upgrade its executive team. In the newly created role, Kappitt will oversee digital, including third-party delivery and catering. He will also oversee Subway’s analytics and insights functions. Kappitt has more than… read more