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First Watch announced today that it has entered into an exclusive franchise development agreement with Good Morning Carolinas, LLC, a subsidiary of Houston Pizza Venture. The fast-growing franchise group plans to develop 12 new First Watch restaurants in the Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina, markets within the next five years.
CHARLES H. RODRIGUEZ, Modern Restaurant Management
Most restaurant owners are now aware that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced one of the most significant developments in federal labor policy from the last decade. Effective December 1, 2016, new regulations governing the "white collar" overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will essentially double the federal overtime salary exemption. Upcoming Events
In a restaurant, it’s no surprise that an incredible amount of time and effort is spent on cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and its equipment and supplies. From sanitizing prep lines and degreasing equipment to mopping floors and cleaning out sinks, restaurant kitchens are cleaned regularly and thoroughly.
VISHY VISWESWARAN, FAST CASUAL
Restaurants that want to mirror Amazon's success must first employ the strategic work it applies to its supply chain technology and infrastructure. |
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