Restaurant industry sees signs of light

As a recruiting agency that specializes in the hospitality industry for 20 years, Patrice & Associates has lived through the good, the bad and the ugly.  We’ve lived through 911, through gas lines, and through record unemployment.  Through it all, there has always been a constant thread – the restaurant […]

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Home of 2 Major Tobacco Companies Ban Smoking

In dozens of states, Gary couldn’t light up before tucking into his meat-lover’s pizza, as he did at this Restaurant & Bar this week. But in North Carolina, the nation’s leading tobacco producer, limits on indoor smoking have lagged behind those in much of the country.   That changes Saturday, when […]

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Sonic Customers Bewildered by Fake Gunman

A fast food restaurant manager went to the extreme in training his staffers on how to handle a hold-up situation: his method scared paying customers and earned a serious reprimand from local police. A manager of  a Sonic in St. Joseph, MO recently staged a lunchtime mugging, recruiting someone to […]

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Tim Jordon helps Hal get a new job

Tim Jordan was a former Cracker Barrel General Manager who joined Patrice & Associates as a franchisee in Belle Vista, AR. Tim’s desire to help people find great career opportunities is evident by Hal’s testimonial below. This is Hal’s picture and testimonial he wrote for Tim. “ATTENTION….BUSINESS WORLD:  Recently I […]

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Another Success Story – Abhishek Makkar hired as District Manager with Arbys

About 4 months ago I got in touch with a gentleman named Mike Alderman. He is the Jacksonville, FL franchisee with P&A. Over the phone he asked me a few general questions, getting to know me, both personally &  professionally, and convinced that my resume needed no additional work he promised […]

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Steak n Shake, Western Sizzlin detail merger

The sign of our times just keeps getting better with article after article talking about growth in the hospitality industry.  Many concepts are merging to form a stronger organization which is a win for everyone, customers and restaurant employees alike.   Steak n Shake Co. and Western Sizzlin Corp. said Friday […]

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I am very grateful to Michael Bickle

Michael Bickle, from the start gave me the confidence I needed to make the right choice on the next direction in my career path. Life is already stressful, and adding the challenges in finding a new job can be overwhelming with anxiety. Michael Bickle never pressured me into doing anything I was not certain about. He was with me every step of the way. In doing so, I wasn't left with uncertainty.
To the next journey,
Roy  D.

I would like to say a big thank you to Michael Bickle for helping me to find the right concept that works for me and my lifestyle.

After working for the same company for 36 years I had peace in my heart that this was the right move for me. I'm on my second week and so far so good. Also he was a huge help during the interview process and helped me via texts each step of the way. Thank you Michael for your help and dedication which led me to a great career opportunity.
Sincerely.
Debra Meagher

Michael was very attentive in expediting my hiring process.

He did a good job putting me in touch with the necessary people and being a bridge to make sure I had materials needed for my interviews. He would text me reminders of my interview times and offered his help constantly. Maddie Guzman

Michael worked hard for me.

Michael Bickle reached out to me and came across my resume on Indeed.  He helped assist me with my new job and was very enthusiastic and worked hard for me.  I can honestly say I would most likely still be on the job hunt if it were not for him. I can now say I'm a proud manager at a great company and I have Michael to thank for that.
Thank you,
Chelsea Cooper

Michael was always available to help!

I would like to say that while I was working with Michael Bickle he was constantly attentive and truly helpful with every step of the hiring process. He arranged the interview, improved my resume, and gave me so much material for being successful during the hiring process. He was always available to answer all of my questions and to calm my nerves. He even helped to negotiate my salary for after my training is completed. I am truly grateful for his help and I wish him every success throughout the course of his career. I will definitely reach out to Michael Bickle and/or Patrice and Associates if I ever need help with my career again.   Thank you, Denae Rebecca

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