Welcome to Morsels, your go-to newsletter from MAJC, breaking down hospitality insights into bite-sized chunks.
Running a restaurant means making a hundred decisions a day. This week’s Morsels helps make a few of them easier.
From smarter schedules and better HR practices to creative inspiration that doesn’t feel like fluff, this roundup is built for hospitality leaders who want to stay sharp, stay grounded, and keep building.
🎥 WATCH: How to Choose the Right Location for Your Concept
Serving Success | 5 minute clip
Attorney Michael Zalay walks through what to know before signing a lease, from liquor licenses to HVAC systems. This is one of our most practical clips yet.
Key Takeaways:
Hire a broker who knows the neighborhood
Negotiate infrastructure and maintenance up front
Avoid lease terms that leave you paying for upgrades
🎙️ LISTEN: Chef Damaris Phillips on Building a Career That Lasts
Restaurant Ready | 40-minute episode
Chef Damaris Phillips shares how she’s built a lasting food media career by staying grounded in values—and why social media success doesn’t mean selling out.
Key Takeaways:
Redefine what “success” means to you
Repurpose your best content (don’t just chase trends)
Align your business with your personal mission
📖 READ: Manual vs. Automated Scheduling—What Operators Need to Know
Manual scheduling gives flexibility, but automated tools protect your time, reduce burnout, and boost retention. Learn which method fits your operation and how to level up either way.
Inside the guide:
Manual scheduling means more flexibility and more risk
Automated scheduling offers better forecasting and fewer errors
Best operators use scheduling to build team trust
☕ LEARN: Live Today, Expert Session with Hopdov – 12 PM ET
HR experts Annie Eisemann and Molly Hopper Sandrof are back—live today—to talk through the thorniest HR issues restaurant owners are facing this year.
Why it matters:
New labor law updates (tip credit, wage transparency)
What to document—and when
How to lead a team through real challenges
This session is designed to be interactive. Bring your questions—Annie and Molly have answers.
Cheers,
Your Friends at MAJC
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Last Updated: March 11, 2025
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