The Franchise Owner’s End of Year Health Check for Payroll, HR, Scheduling and More
Running a restaurant means every day is packed with nonstop demands. Between keeping staff happy, managing schedules, and making sure guests get the experience they expect, there is rarely a quiet moment. That is exactly why the idea of reviewing back-office systems often gets pushed aside. It feels like there is never enough time to dig in and you may worry that uncovering problems would create even more work you cannot take on right now.
Still the Right Fit? A Quick End of Year Audit for Busy Teams
September is often the calm before the storm. The busy push of Q4 is right around the corner, and year-end planning is about to take center stage. That makes now the perfect time for leaders to pause and reflect. Big changes do not need to happen today. But a quick evaluation of your systems and service partners can deliver clarity and control without disruption.
“Real Support” is the Underrated Ingredient in Restaurant Tech
Running a quick service or fast casual restaurant today is a balancing act. With multiple locations, stretched teams, and constant turnover, there’s never enough time in the day to manage operations, much less chase down tech problems.
Don’t Just Buy the Platform, Buy the Partnership
Poor support drains more than patience. For lean HR and operations teams, delays caused by slow help desks or canned responses translate into lost productivity and stalled adoption. When guidance from a real person is missing, technology quickly turns into an obstacle instead of an asset.
Disconnected systems create hidden costs that slow growth. Learn how integrating your payroll, HR, onboarding, and hiring tools can streamline operations and boost executive decision-making.
How HR Teams in Multi-Location Restaurants Can Simplify Daily Operations
HR leaders in the restaurant industry are often juggling compliance changes, high turnover, last-minute hiring, and data spread across too many systems. For multi-location restaurants, the pressure only increases. Different locations mean different workflows, which makes it harder to stay consistent and even harder to stay ahead.
How QSRs Are Bypassing UberEats and Building Their Own Delivery Apps
The quick-service restaurant (QSR) landscape is changing, and here’s an exciting trend to note: many QSRs are steering away from third-party delivery platforms like UberEats and DoorDash to create their own delivery apps.
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources
From predictive analytics to AI chatbots, the benefits are clear–but so are the risks of bias and privacy concerns if misused. At AllianceHCM, we advocate for AI that empowers people, not replaces them–helping HR teams lead with both innovation and integrity.
Understanding the NLRB’s New Joint-Employer Rule and the Implications for Businesses and Compliance
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a new rule clarifying when two or more businesses are considered joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). It outlines shared responsibility for labor violations and employee negotiations—potentially impacting franchise and contract companies as they reassess payroll and compliance strategies.
What to Know About Tip Models in the Hospitality Industry Including Pros, Cons, Payroll Considerations and IRS Forms
Discover the pros, cons, and payroll implications of various tipping models in the hospitality industry, including tip pooling, individual retention, automatic gratuities, and service charges. Learn how these models impact employee satisfaction and legal compliance.
