Amid activist pressure, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group said it has “commenced a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives.” This review will consider a full range of options, the company said, including a possible sale of DFRG or any of its dining concepts. There’s no guarantee a deal will take place, however. “The board believes that conducting… read more
The behavior of a third-party delivery user typically plays out as follows: Sort by proximity, or sort by cuisine. Where does that leave a restaurant that doesn’t box its food into a single category? This was a question Famous Dave’s chief operating officer Geovannie Concepcion found himself asking. “One of the classic marketing riddles we’ve… read more
Barry McGowan, the president of Dallas-based churrascaria chain Fogo de Chão, will take on the added role of CEO at the end of the year, when Larry Johnson retires from that position after holding it for 11 years, the company said. Johnson, who led the chain’s 2015 initial public offering and also took it private… read more
We all have days when we want a delicious dinner delivered right to our door. Luckily, many restaurants and meal delivery kit services are ready and waiting to fulfill that dream. But, poor packaging design decisions can ruin the experience. Let’s take a closer look at why food packaging is important and how you can… read more
By Lindsay Tigar – Ladders There’s never a wrong or right time to become a mentor—but January might be a great starting point since many people are in the mindset to make moves. While, truly, helping other people has never gone out of style, one of the biggest trends in the workspace currently is mentoring…. read more
By Gustavo Razzetti – Ladders A culture of forgiveness promotes self-awareness, vulnerability, and empathy – it promotes experimentation, not perfectionism. Those three simple words define a successful team, according to LinkedIn’s co-founder. “We are allies” is more than a motivational team motto — it’s a reminder of the need for a true partnership. Each team… read more
By Kit Warchol – Ladders Unfortunately, a phone interview is where every job opportunity starts. So, how do you make them easier? Show me a person who likes phone interviews, and I’ll Venmo you a $20. Okay, not really (I don’t know your account name, so how could I?). But the point is: there’s nothing… read more
By Andrew Fennell – Undercover Recruiter With new research from Robert Half’s Office Team suggesting that nearly half of candidate’s lie within their CV (a 25% increase from their 2011 survey) as a recruiter you need to enhance your ability to spot those white lies. Using probing questions, fine-tuning your sifting skills and going beyond simply… read more
By Oleg Vishnepolsky – LinkedIn 2 in 5 managers fail within their first 18 months according to Harvard Business Review. The main reason is departures or de-motivation of their best employees. Yes, “people do not quit companies, they quit their bosses.” Everyone knows that, including those bosses. So why do they not stop their best… read more
By Brigette Hyacinth – LinkedIn My boss made a mistake on a project we were working on and instead of owning his mistake, he said it was my fault. I sat through that meeting feeling shocked and disappointed. Although this happened a couple of years ago. I remember the details quite well. When we left… read more