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Ramsess Salazar started with Sweetgreen at the restaurant manager level in 2018.

Ervexia plans to expand in Texas, opening 60 new locations over the next 10 years, with initial growth slated for seven counties in North Texas.

Consumer buying power decreases 0.7% as inflation outpaces wage growth.

Rising gasoline prices are adding to inflationary pressures, while ArrowStream forecasts sharply different commodity costs across restaurant segments, with chicken wings, chicken breasts and cheese among the biggest concerns.

Express Employment Professionals franchisees often become trusted fixtures in their communities.

NASM-certified personal trainers will receive a first-round interview for open roles across Crunch’s corporate and franchise gyms — the latest such move by gym operators looking to ramp up their PT hiring.

Life Time is building another direct pipeline for personal trainers as the luxury athletic country club operator expands its footprint and looks to add hundreds of coaches.

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, with restaurants and bars leading all industries in job growth.

Labor Day highlights the role of local franchise owners in job creation and community investment across various service sectors.

A master franchisee for a Taiwan-based bubble tea brand shares lessons on building a recession-resistant system during market volatility and rapid expansion.

The athletic country club operator will now guarantee interviews for personal trainers holding NASM certifications to help fill entry-level roles across its locations.

This four-part series explores the forces reshaping the next generation of quick-service restaurants, examining how shifting consumer behaviors, economic pressures, operator strategies and emerging technologies are redefining the path to growth.

New data spotlights a “readiness gap”: personal trainers aren’t lacking for certifications, but they’re not getting the business coaching they need to thrive in a complex fitness i

Rising costs and consumer spending redefine value in the pizza industry

As more seniors stay in the workforce longer, senior living operators are beginning to adapt facilities with business centers and amenities for active, working residents.

The crafting studio concept launched its second location with a quick turnaround model designed for rapid franchise expansion into diverse retail environments.

DoodyCalls sees growing interest in pet waste removal services in 2026

Modern restaurant systems must move beyond fragmented point solutions to address rising labor costs and consumer demand for operational efficiency across all service channels.

- Labor - Operations - Fast Casual - News Cava launches hiring push to add 2,500 team members The fast-casual chain plans to open 75 restaurants this year, and has created a "Flavo

Rising fuel costs don’t just affect operators. Consumers feel the pinch, too. For the past several years, QSR operators have dealt with rising inflation. As food, labor, and occupa

Senior living providers are implementing new training programs and benefit packages to combat a critical shortage of licensed nurses and clinical staff across assisted living facilities.

A former restaurant operator reflects on the critical transition from individual hard work to implementing scalable systems for business success.

A new report indicates more consumers perceive restaurant prices as higher than grocery prices for the first time in a year, challenging operators to prove value.

Investment in menu items, marketing and renovations have helped the chain bring in customers.