Barry Shuster

Jul 10, 2024 | restaurantowner.com | Barry Shuster

Webinar/PodcastDiscover how even well-meaning independent restaurant operators can inadvertently and easily stumble into employment law violations – and how to prevent the steep expenses of government fines, penalties, ... Webinar/PodcastConfronting rising labor costs and a complex regulatory landscape, restaurant operators face the critical challenge of effectively recruiting and retaining employees. ArticleYou might not be a lawyer.

May 8, 2024 | restaurantowner.com | Barry Shuster

ArticleIn the 20-plus years that I have been studying the best practices of independent restaurateurs, the topic of staffing always rises to the surface. According to many owners, successful workforce planning and management seem to be the most significant key success factors, as well as the greatest source of frustration. If you have ever grumbled aloud about the difficulty of finding and keeping good employees, you likely realize that you are not alone – particularly in the current labor market.

May 8, 2024 | restaurantowner.com | Barry Shuster

Article“The restaurant business starts with the menu,” says John Buchanan, president at Chicago-based Lettuce Consulting Group. He should know. Buchanan has decades of restaurant development experience with Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, which started with one restaurant in 1971 and has since created 135 concepts with more than 280 locations.