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Member Content It's Taffer Time! The "BAR RESCUE" Man Speaks...
Dec 7, 2013
Bob has a tell it like it is conversation with Jon Taffer.
Member Content Obtaining Accurate Recipe Costs
Dec 3, 2013
Without determining accurate costs, the operation cannot possibly plan properly for success. Although it's a bit of work says Mark it is energy and money well spent in the end.
Member Content Exploit the Unique Talents of Your Employees
Dec 1, 2013
Great story about the power inside your people.
Member Content Why Can't We Set Tables Properly?
Nov 22, 2013
Member Content Email & Text Marketing, Plus List Building...
Nov 15, 2013

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Member Content Independent Survival: "Marketing From The Inside Out"
Nov 14, 2013

Independents who remain strong and continue to flourish have a lot in common. Maren hits on five main themes.
Member Content Customer Service Rules vs. Guidelines
Nov 11, 2013
Are "company policies" driving your customers crazy?
Member Content Kids Dining
Nov 11, 2013
Talk to waiters and some operators about serving children and watch their eyes-roll with disdain. Not Paul, he pleasures in the opportunity -- and he shares a variety of tips with you to manage families with success.
Member Content The A Factor
Nov 8, 2013
Guilty of making excuses? The "A" can help get it done!
Member Content Idea Killers: Six Personality Types That Can Sabotage Your Company's Best Thinking
Nov 7, 2013
It only takes a couple of bad seeds to turn brainstorming sessions into unpleasant and unproductive nightmares. Here are the most common offenders and effective ways to handle them.
Member Content The Reindeer Remedy: 12 Ways to Encourage Your Employees to be a Rudolph this Holiday Season
Nov 4, 2013

All you want this holiday season is a sure-fire way to increase your profits. Just wishful thinking? Not necessarily! Authors Cyndi Laurin and Craig Morningstar say the secret to great profits involves a certain famous reindeer and the discovery that your solution may have been right under your nose (a red one, perhaps?) all along.
Member Content Why Local Restaurants Should 'Like' Social Media
Nov 3, 2013
Jaime speaks with David Kreitzer about social media for restaurants.
Member Content Marketing A Restaurant In December (So As It'd Stay Busy Through January)
Nov 1, 2013

One idea that you've got to think about for your restaurant right now.
Member Content Catering to the Little Ones: Do You Have a Kids' Menu?
Nov 1, 2013
Having a kids' menu is a great way to cater to a special group that can result in lots of profits!
Member Content What Kind of Accounting Software Are You Using?
Nov 1, 2013
Questions and considerations for restaurants.
Member Content Nine Steps To Giving Yourself a Fighting Chance For Restaurant Financing
Oct 30, 2013

James shares an in-depth collection of tips and insights for restaurant operators seeking financing.
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