In this business, we love to brag about being “open 365.” But at what cost? If we want people to want to work in restaurants again, it starts with doing the things that actually make this industry worth staying in. Close on holidays. Let your people be home. Let them sit at a table instead of serving one. You’re not losing money — you’re investing in loyalty, culture, and the long game. Nobody remembers the 150 covers you squeezed out on Thanksgiving. But your team will always remember how you t