Without a doubt, the restaurant industry has been hit extremely hard, with the National Restaurant Association claiming that three decades of restaurant jobs were wiped out by the pandemic. As if to add insult to injury, it's been estimated that 1 out of 5 restaurants will close for good; no restaurant -- however successful -- is immune, as the webinar we hosted last month with five of Boston's largest multi-unit restaurant operators made all too crystal clear.

 

What this means is that, for many hospitality folks, the prospect of finding another comparable job in their chosen field becomes that much harder thanks to the simple economic theory of supply and demand. Not only have they lost their jobs during the pandemic, but it's going to be much more challenging to find another job in the industry at a comparable level after the pandemic.

 

So to all of you hospitality folks out there, unsure of what the other side of this might look like, read on to learn about an opportunity for anyone with a strong work ethic and love for the hospitality industry -- the Steak 'n Shake Franchise Owner program.

While not a household name on the East Coast, Steak 'n Shake is an iconic brand that actually inspired Shake Shack. If you've always wanted to own your own business but didn't want to take the risk of leaving a well-paying job or didn't have the upfront capital, then this could be the chance of a lifetime for you.

 

In 2019, Steak 'n Shake made the somewhat eyebrow-raising decision to close stores that were, in fact, making money. Why? Because these locations weren't being managed at the high quality standards the legacy brand holds itself to. They thought: " If we can get a person in the restaurant to manage it like they were the owner we could turn this around" and the Franchise Owner program was born.  While many brands would love to do something like this, most can't afford the cost or aren't willing to endure the short-term sacrifice required. Today, there are 45 owners who have achieved the company's Gold Standard criteria and are now running formerly corporate-owned stores. 

 

Who makes a good Franchise Owner? In general, people with an entrepreneurial spirit who are passionate about serving others; those with a tireless work ethic, vision to create their own American dream, and desire to help build a company of owners. With a nominal investment of $10,000, Steak 'n Shake Franchise Owners can go into business for themselves, but not by themselves. The current FO's have the opportunity to make six-figure incomes; some are currently on the way to earning over $200,000 in their first year. No. Joke. With locations available all over the country, FO's are given their own restaurant, a ready-to-go operating system, and extensive on-the-job training. They also receive support from field-based operators, administrators, all backed by a creative and powerful marketing team (hi, marlo outsourced marketing, nice to meet ya!).

 

So wondering what to do next? Click here and apply today. The other side may be a lot closer than you think.

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But how do you take care of your gut? Well, you either eat foods rich in pre- & probiotics (think: sauerkraut, raw pickles, yogurt, kefir), or you supplement. Ever stood in front of the refrigerated case at Whole Foods and tried to understand all of the pricey options? Yea, us too. Instead, meet your new daily dose of digestive health, GoLive.

 

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