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Jeffrey Summers

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I am the Founder & Owner of Summers Hospitality Group. We have over 300 years of successful experience in operating and consulting with chain, franchise and independent restaurant & hotel operators around the world. Check us out on the web for more information at http://SHGWW.com or call us toll free at 888-9988-SHG(744).

Experience in the area

We have experience on any topic related to the restaurant & hospitality industry - from Menu R&D, Menu Engineering, Marketing Strategies, New Store Openings, P&L Analysis, Lease Negotiations, Staffing, Policies & Procedures, Building & Design, Site Location, Branding, PR & Promotions, Multi-Unit Development, and any other area effecting the operation of your business.

Organizations

The National Restaurant Association. The Society of Hospitality Management. The Gerson Lehrman Leisure & Lodging Council The Professional Business Coaches Alliance The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Several state restaurant & hotel associations.

Publications

My articles and opinion pieces have been featured on several industry websites, magazines, blogs and forums including: The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, RestaurantOwner.com, RestaurantEdge.com, FoodService.com, RestaurantReport.com, Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine, Money Mgazine, American Express' Briefing Newsletter, Nation's Restaurant News, 22 State Restaurant Association Magazines, and much more.

Education/Credentials

I hold degrees in Economics, English, Culinary Arts and industry certifications in Hospitality Management and Restaurant & Catering Management.

Past/Present Clients

Here's a list of some of the brands we have worked with: Hardee's Super X Drug Stores Connie's Pizza Burger King Chili's Long John Silver's The Purple Sage Bistro Applebee's Shoney's T.G.I. Friday's Century 21 House of Realty La Dolce Vita Pastries & Catering Wal Mart 5 Seasons Sports Clubs Wendy's Bennigan's Riverside Publishing Godfather's Pizza Ovations Dining & Entertainment Romaine's Stew's Microbrewery & Eatery Xerox Food Service Double D's Sourdough Pizza and literally hundreds of other Independent Operations.

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Recent Answers from Jeffrey Summers

2012-02-23 efficient and tactful kitchen organization:

I understand your frustration and would remind your owner that you can't shrink your way to greatness - especially in the restaurant business. However, here are some points for your consideration: 1

2011-12-22 managing partner salary profit:

Too much is missing here. It's important to understand the structure of the deal, in order to better gauge what you need and how to compensate the managing partner for it. - Do you and your partner

2011-12-01 doctor's note to return to work:

1. By looking up the number to the local labor office in your city or county. Or use the number(s) located on all labor law posters that are posted in your place of employment - federal or state. It's

2011-11-29 doctor's note to return to work:

Check your local labor authority since you don't say where you are from, but in the US, if an employer demands a doctor's note, then they must pay for the visit. On the relationship side, trying to

2011-10-27 restaurant rules and regulations for OR.:

1. "Can a restaurant owner charge there cooks for all mistakes made in the kitchen while cooking customers food?" - No. Losses, of any kind, cannot be "charged" to hourly employees, nor are employers allowed

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