Behind successful operators is a strong association. From the Whitefish Bay Deli to Rhinelander's Dairy Queen, the 7,000 members of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association fit every description and segment of the foodservice industry. His sons went into the business with him about five years ago. It's not an easy business, but I enjoy it.
Every day is different.
One big reason we belong to WRA is the way it keeps us up to date on what's happening with labor laws. As an example, he cites the situation when he had a home-schooled student who said she had completed her studies for the year and was willing to work 40 hours a week, even though local schools were still in session. The guy says, 'No, you can't. It was nice to be able just to pick up the phone. We had our answer.