Written by: StorageUnits.com Editorial Team – Updated: May 11, 2022 Moving is an exciting time that can also be extremely difficult and stressful. Packing for your move is a huge task, but like any other big job, it’s easier when you’re prepared with the correct tools. Knowing the right type and amount of moving supplies to purchase… read more
– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. There’s no denying that job hunting can be an exhausting process. It’s one of the… read more
An industry that was historically slow and resistant to embrace technology has technology accelerated in the past couple of years . . . . A New Restaurant Playbook for Post-COVID Times To say that the hospitality industry has shifted over the past two years is an understatement. And as we contemplate this “new normal,” it’s… read more
In the three years since the National Restaurant Association Show drew the industry to Chicago, the business of running restaurants has changed in profound ways. The opportunities and challenges left by the pandemic will be squarely in focus when operators reconvene on May 21 for the trade’s largest procurement, networking, and educational event, according to… read more
“In our top six markets, digital sales, which include a mobile app, kiosks, and delivery, made up more than 30% of system-wide sales in the first quarter,” said Christopher J. Kempczinski, president and chief executive officer, in an April 28 earnings call. “This equates to nearly 60% growth over the past year. “We did over… read more
For the first time in nearly four years, Chipotle gathered GMs and field leaders at its “All Managers Conference” in Las Vegas. Roughly 3,200 people attended. At one point, executives asked employees who had been promoted over that stretch to stand up. “And you know what?” CEO Brian Niccol told investors Tuesday. “Almost every person… read more
In February, Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti told analysts that he wants the company to be better at hiring workers that “want to be with us, stay with us, and develop for the long-term.” To attract employees of that caliber, the fast-casual bolstered multiple benefits in 2021, according to the chain’s annual sustainability and workplace report. This… read more
Noodles & Company is adding a temporary $1 surcharge to all dishes featuring chicken to fight against soaring costs for the protein, the chain said this week. More than half of all customers at the pasta chain order chicken dishes and Noodles has watched its chicken costs climb 70% during the first quarter, compared to… read more
The Cheesecake Factory reported that staffing is no longer a problem for the casual-dining chain as it’s now above pre-pandemic staff levels despite a labor crisis in the restaurant industry. “We now have approximately 1% more staff members than we did just prior to the pandemic,” said CEO and chairman David Overton. They also have 3% more staff than at the end of 2021. Applicants-to-needs ratios are at the highest… read more
Organizations rely on the strength of their culture to attract and retain top talent. But if your culture isn’t healthy, you could be doing more damage than good to your bottom line. You can’t separate culture from the worst actions taken by your company. “Culture becomes decayed when you have a mismatch between your words… read more