“We’re creating a really well-thought-out and holistic training program. Something that’s really engaging.” —Sebastian Stahl, marketing director of four-unit Suviche, based in Miami

“Our biggest investment this year is with a company called LightSpeed [VT]. They are taking all our training tools, and even some of our marketing, and building modules for interactive video training.” —Jeff Jackson, CEO of 60-unit Billy Sims BBQ, based in Tulsa, Okla.

“Our growth is our people. That’s our single biggest investment….The talent market is so competitive, so our biggest thing is coming up with great packages, and how do you keep people happy and growing. Fortunately, we’ve been growing at a fast enough clip that we can grow from within.” — Brian Ingram, CEO of eight-unit New Bohemia, based in Minneapolis

“Capital expenditures — furniture, china, glass, silverware and redoing the kitchen at Soby’s…It’s amazing how china and plateware change so much. We have to update it both for our customers and for our staff, so they can take pride in where they’re working…Then, after that, it’s personnel — investing in our people.” —Carl Sobocinski, CEO of multiconcept operator Table 301 Restaurant Group, based in Greenville, S.C.