If you want to convert to a 4-week, 13-period reporting cycle, now is the time to get ready. This series of Excel worksheets break down years 2026 to 2029 into 4-week periods beginning on the last Monday in 2025.
An onboarding checklist to welcome new hires and introduce restaurant culture, traditions, and structure.
This session delivers a data-driven analysis of current trends shaping the restaurant and foodservice industry and explores what lies ahead for the rest of 2026 and 2027.
Kyle Gardner shares leadership development strategies, manager training systems, and building strong restaurant teams.
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