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Managers spend way too much time answering the same questions. Maybe some of these sound familiar: "When do I work?" "Can I swap shifts?" "How much PTO do I have?" With employee self-service tools, staff can check their schedules, request time off, and swap shifts—all from their phone. ? Less back-and-forth ? Fewer scheduling headaches ? More time for managers to focus on what really matters Give employees more control while keeping your labor management seamless. ?? #RetailManagers #RestaurantManagement #ToolsThatWork

Discover a few key secrets to effective leadership and maintaining brand integrity from Eric Knott at TikiTaco. Who wouldn't want to go work with this guy!? The importance of a strong culture and focusing on your team to ensure lasting success in your business. Learn how the right people can solve problems and drive growth. #LeadershipSecrets #BrandIntegrity #BusinessCulture #TeamFocus #GrowthStrategies #KISSMethod #Entrepreneurship #BusinessSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding

Multi-Unit Operators - What are the keys to your success? Eric Knott at TikiTaco shares some of his wisdom that he's used while growing his brands. Building a Strong Foundation: The Key to Business Success Discover why focusing on the fundamentals of your business is crucial before leveraging technology. We dive into how great culture, strong teams, and operational excellence can accelerate growth when tech is used as an enhancer, not a fix. #BusinessSuccess #OperationalExcellence #TechLeverage #GrowthMindset #BusinessFoundation #CultureMatters #GuestService #Entrepreneurship #FinancialResults #AccelerateGrowth

In a recent article in Nation's Restaurant News, Joe Langteau reflects on 5 timeless truths that have defined success in the restaurant industry for over 50 years. While technology and trends evolve, these core principles remain essential for long-term success. Top takeaways: - Outstanding guest service is the ultimate advantage. Restaurants that prioritize exceptional service build lasting customer loyalty. - Great teams drive sales. A well-trained, motivated staff creates a welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests coming back. - Hire right, train right, treat right. The foundation of any successful restaurant is how it attracts, develops, and retains its people. And as he says: "Culture is key." ?? We couldn't agree more, which is why we make labor management software that: ?? Automatically builds schedules for optimal service levels, freeing up managers to focus on mentoring and customer service ?? Drives performance and inspires healthy team competition ?? Empowers restaurants to attract, reward, and keep local talent ?? Provides feedback tools (like surveys) so that teams can learn from each other Some great insights captured in the article--worth a read. ?? #RestaurantSuccess #Leadership #Hospitality

?? Exciting News! ?? TimeForge is now partnering with Tripleseat to make event staffing easier than ever! With real-time event data from Tripleseat, TimeForge helps hospitality managers automate scheduling, optimize labor costs, and ensure the right team is in place for every event—no more last-minute staffing headaches! Better planning. Smarter scheduling. Seamless events. ? #EventManagement #HospitalityTech #WorkforcePlanning

The biggest priority for restaurant operators this year? Getting more guests through the door. ???? According to the latest report from Nation's Restaurant News: ??? 55% of operators say increasing guest traffic is their #1 focus ?? 26% want to improve marketing efforts (up from 20% in 2023) ?? Digital marketing and loyalty programs are key drivers With labor costs rising, staffing efficiently is more important than ever. A full house doesn’t help if you’re understaffed—or overstaffed and burning labor dollars. TimeForge helps restaurants strike the perfect balance. #RestaurantMarketing #GuestTraffic #WorkforceManagement #RestaurantSuccess

Embracing New Tech: How Restaurants Are Innovating - Pilot! Maia Tekle at Science On Call drops some truth bombs on how to be less afraid when piloting new technologies to enhance operations. Longer interview, coming soon! #RestaurantInnovation #TechInRestaurants #CulinaryTech #BusinessGrowth #ModernDining #PilotPrograms #InnovationJourney #SmartRestaurants #DigitalTransformation #FoodIndustryTrends

Schedules keep shifts running, but what about the actual work that needs to get done? With task management, TimeForge helps managers assign, track, and verify important tasks—like stocking shelves, prepping inventory, or cleaning stations—so nothing falls through the cracks. ? Assign tasks by role or individual ? Track progress in real time ? Keep employees accountable and operations running smoothly ?? Smart scheduling + task management = a more efficient team. #RetailTech #RestaurantManagement #TaskAutomation

#HappyFriday! A new edition of Shift Notes is here! ??

For #FeelGoodFriday we'd like to share a recent Capterra review that has us in high spirits... This one is from Mark, who gave us 5 stars and 10/10 on Likelihood to Recommend. Pros included our excellent support team (you guys rock!): "All the employees are top notch and knowledgeable. Wonderful to work with." ?? And Cons: "Wish I knew about them sooner. Their platform is easy to use and very complete. Totally meets and exceeded our expectations." ?? Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words, Mark! We'll keep doing our best to get the word out so that managers can get their Friday nights back sooner. ?? #LaborManagement #EmployeeScheduling #RestaurantOps #RetailOps