Posts by Jessica Hussain
3 Ways to Attract Top Talent in Restaurants, Franchises and Hospitality
At a glance Competition is getting tight: The hiring market has never been more competitive in restaurants, franchises and hospitality, leaving many businesses struggling to stay fully staffed and desperate to attract talent with staying power. Strategize for the bigger picture: Employees are thinking beyond the paycheck as they seek out new jobs, so employers…
Read More4 Ways Restaurants Can Embrace ESG
At a glance Schedule a consultation with an Aprio advisor! The full story: Over the past 10 years, companies across industries have been galvanized to focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues — and the push toward sustainability includes the food and beverage industry. According to a recent report from Kerry, 49% of global…
Read MoreUpdate: Federal Judge Rejects Motion to Halt the DOL’s 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees
At a glance Schedule a consultation with an Aprio advisor. The full story: At the end of last year, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) made effective a final ruling on “dual jobs,” which reinstated the 80/20 rule and introduced a new 30-minute rule for tipped employees. Under the regulations, restaurants can apply a tip…
Read MoreCOVID Debt Relief – Bankruptcy and Weighing Your Options
At a glance Schedule a consultation with an Aprio advisor for help navigating COVID-related debt. The full story: In a recent article inspired by our co-hosted webinar with Graham Stieglitz of Burr & Forman, we discussed the four initial solutions businesses can pursue to resolve pandemic debt. But in some cases, those preliminary steps may not be enough.…
Read More4 Steps to Navigate COVID-19 Debt
At a glance The full story: Restaurants are among the many businesses navigating the road to financial recovery under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as cases continue to rise due to the highly contagious Omicron strain, pandemic-induced debt likely will continue to be a challenge for the industry going forward. The silver lining…
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