Thu. 1/8/26

Thursday, January 8, 2026

• Sleigh Station at Taquerio: Candy Cane tent will be taken down today. Santa’s Sleigh Station inside will remain.

• Bridge Marketing is now onboard and will handle social media for all the restaurants. Bridge will join the end of our Roundtable on Wed 1/14 at 10am to meet you all and discuss strategy.

• GMs, please complete the Winter Hours of Operation Spreadsheet for your building(s).

• GMs & Chefs: Please complete the Property Punch List for your building(s) by this Saturday, 1/10.

• 2025 Wrap-Up Newsletter: I am still waiting on a few Bios. Please send those over so I can release the Wrap-up by tomorrow.

Wed. 1/7/26

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

• Sleigh Station at Taquerio will remain open through Sunday, January 25. It will close Monday, January 26 for dismantling and reopen as Taquerio on Tuesday, January 27. The Candy Cane tent will be removed prior to that date (TBD).

• Valentine’s Day planning is underway. Please begin brainstorming ideas for your location’s evening experience.

• If you missed yesterday’s update, view the Award Winners from last night’s party here.

• New marketing initiatives are kicking off, with planning beginning today.

• Cannonball Credit Cards: If you use any Cannonball credit cards ending in please notify me before use. Once a purchase is made, please send me the invoice immediately so I can track it properly.

Tue. 1/6/26

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Cannonball Holiday Party Recap & Award Winners

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate last night. The energy was 🔥, and the turnout exceeded the 142 RSVPs!

A huge thank you to Bill for making it all possible, not only for hosting the event but for personally contributing out of his own pocket to make the night extra special for everyone. Your heart and generosity are unmatched.

And a massive round of applause for our 2025 Award Winners, 27 total across six locations!

View the Awards Here

It was the perfect way to kick off 2026 and celebrate the amazing team.

Here’s to another strong year ahead!

Winners!

Cheers to the 2025 Cannonball Winners, 27 total across six locations!

🏆 Top Performers

Recognizing those with the highest overall performance across each location.

• Jealous Monk: Cristina Varela Serrano (Top Overall Company Performer)

• Andiamo: Cory Candelet

• Rio Salado: Jayson Drobiak

• Jeremiah’s: David Delucia

• Taquerio: Sam Almeida

❤️ Heart of the House

Celebrating team members who embody a spirit of kindness, teamwork, and genuine care.

• Andiamo: Clair Luethy & Laura Ordonez

• Rio Salado: Lindsey Fagre & Matias

• Commissary: Yanci Guillen

• Jealous Monk: Hayley D & Lupe

• Jeremiah’s: Christie & Tania Chacha

• Taquerio: Mackenzie & Oscar

💪 Backbone Awards

Honoring those who consistently go above and beyond, who are reliable, steady, and the foundation of their teams.

• Andiamo: Slavador & Narcisio

• Rio Salado: Kevin Teft & Juan Osorio

• Commissary: Joaquin Senior

• Jealous Monk: Brian Gaudet & Rogilio

• Jeremiah’s: Nathan, Guy & Zachary

• Taquerio: Aidan & Dennis

Mon. 1/5/26

Monday, January 5, 2026

• Weather: Mostly cloudy, highs in the 30s, chance of light snow tonight.

• Payroll: Send everything to me by 11 AM.

• Maintenance: Loop Jared and me on all requests so we can prioritize across properties.

• Early closing: 2pm last seating all restaurants today.

• Party Tonight: 6–9 PM at High Rollers. Please remind your teams to celebrate responsibly. See you there!

Sun. 1/4/25

Sunday, January 4, 2026

• Social Media & Website:

  • Websites, Google Hours, and Posts will be done today for broadcast of our 2pm closure everywhere tomorrow.

• Payroll prep:

  • GM’s and Chef’s, please make sure all requests are in to me today and your labor is all reviewed and up to date.

  • Please send your Tip Sheets by 11am Monday

Sat. 1/3/26

Saturday, January 3, 2026

• 5-Mile Road Race - The Mystic 5-Miler kicks off this morning! Here’s the race route. Runners will return to the Monk around 9:30 AM for breakfast and coffee.

• Holiday Party - Thank you all for RSVP’ing, we’re at 102 confirmed guests as of this morning! Ken Carlson will be updating the websites and Google listings to reflect that all restaurants will be closed for dinner Monday night 1/5.

• Team Shoutout - Lots of people have been out sick these past couple of weeks, a huge thank you to everyone who’s stepped up to cover and keep the show running. Your extra effort has not gone unnoticed!

Fri. 1/2/25

Friday, January 2, 2026

1. 🎄 Christmas décor is coming down at all locations except Taquerio, which will stay Sleigh Station through Sunday, Jan 25. It’ll close Monday the 26th to reset back to Taquerio.

2. 🏃‍♂️ 5-Mile Road Race kicks off tomorrow at 9 AM. Post-race breakfast and awards at Jealous Monk.

3. 💻 The Dash is live and updated daily. Full walkthrough at the Roundtable on Jan 14.

Thu. 1/1/25

Friday, January 2, 2026

🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉