$45k is on par for restaurant managers, especially for a new managers. I worked in hospitality on and off for 7 years. Most managers were making about the same

$45k is on par for restaurant managers, especially for a new managers. I worked in hospitality on and off for 7 years. Most managers were making about the same as teachers. GMs were likely in the $100k range for most large chains. Some GMs were managing partners and they owned a stake in the store they worked in. The downside is a lot of the pay was dependent on bonuses.