For executives, retirement rarely happens in a straight line. You step away from a high-income role… but you’re not 65 yet. Your paycheck and your employer-based healthcare coverage stops, but Medicare hasn’t started. Suddenly you’re exposed. This gap, typically between ages 55 and 65, is what I call the “Executive Healthcare Bridge”.

For restaurant industry executives, owners, multi-unit operators, general managers, or senior leaders, approaching retirement in your late 50s or early 60s is a pivotal moment. Here’s a checklist to get you started.

For restaurant industry executives, owners, multi-unit operators, general managers, or senior leaders, approaching retirement in your late 50s or early 60s is a pivotal moment. Here’s a checklist to get you started.