TL;DR
Restaurant operators share tips on keeping staff motivated and stress levels low during the holiday season. Michael Mabry, COO of MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, shares how his company celebrates the holidays with team members by offering flex days.
The holidays are a time of gathering with loved ones and celebrating the season - but they can also mean a very busy time for franchise restaurants. Restaurant Hospitality recently provided insight in ways that restaurant operators can keep their teams motivated and stress levels low during the holiday season.
"We celebrate the holidays with our team members by offering flex days,” Michael Mabry, COO of MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes told Restaurant Hospitality. “For instance, we closed the office the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Monday afterward, and we have additional flex days in December so that team members can recharge and spend time with their friends and families.”
Additional tips for motivating staff during the holidays includes scheduling with team members' friends and family in mind, having fun with uniforms, and getting involved in the community as a team.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on December 7, 2016. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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