How I Helped a Franchise Save $189K...
With One Safety Change (Podcast Interview)
When I first took over as HR Manager for a 13-unit restaurant franchise, I didn’t set out to become a safety expert. I was just trying to stop the bleeding—literally and financially.
Between rising workers’ comp claims, injury reports, and the fear of an OSHA fine, I knew we had to do something different. That’s when I created the first version of the Restaurant Employee Safety Training (REST) program—real-world training built for busy restaurant crews, short attention spans, and tight schedules.
And it worked.
In our very first year using REST, we saved over $20,000 in injury-related costs and workers’ comp.
By year four, our savings for that year was over $189,000!
Recently, I sat down with Tom Antion, host of the Screw the Commute podcast, to talk about what happened next… how REST grew from a franchise solution into a powerful program that’s now helping restaurants across the country—and how you can be part of the solution.
Listen to the Interview
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We talk about:
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The real problem most restaurant training fails to address
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How REST was built to solve that problem (and stick!)
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Why most safety programs don’t work—and how REST does
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How REST helps you lower claims and build loyalty (for pennies per employee)
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The one change that saved a franchise $189K over four years
And I can do the same for you. I make it easy. Your crew gets:
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All 13 REST video training modules
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Matching quizzes and printable OSHA-compliant certificates
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Free recertification reminders
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A custom coupon code just for your agency
P.S.
If you’ve ever had an OSHA visit… or watched your premium spike after a string of injuries… you know what’s at stake.
This program was built by someone who’s been in the trenches. I made REST to work in real restaurants—because I needed it. Now you can have it too.
Thanks again to Tom Antion for having me on the show!
Thanks for listening,
Rose
Founder, Restaurant Employee Safety Training
Pricing for the REST program has been simplified to a flat $29/month per location for your entire team— making it easier for restaurants of any size to stay compliant and protect their crew.
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