I worked there in the mid to late 80's. I held two titled positions, lead server and certified trainer (of which, there was only one per store). Because of that, I made an obscene wage as far as restaurants go, over minimum wage, plus my tips. Probably the best job I had career-wise, well, at least until Marriott sold them to Elias Brothers.
They made a lot of bad decisions. Biting off more than they could chew buying Shoney's, was one. I remember they even called Louis Elias out of retirement to help save them.
I left them and went to Perkin's. It was a mom & pop with the franchise name. The owners were wonderful and it was probably my most fun job. Stayed for seven years until they closed. :(
Food quality is usually a good indicator of employee happiness. And that place was ALWAYS on point
The food was excellent and good quality. They had their own commissary where they made the products and shipped them to the stores. 'Slop', it was not! 😋
Now I want Big Boy burger! :(
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