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The restaurant industry provides so many people with that first chance to jump-start their careers. Entry-level positions teach workers a skillset that can be applied to a number of careers, and we must continue to invest in the restaurant industry to continue this education.
Should You Franchise Your Restaurant?
Franchising your restaurant can lead to rapid growth in your community, state, or country, but there are a number of things to consider before heading down the franchise path. Selling your restaurant’s concept is a difficult task, but we are here to help.
A New Financing Option: Restaurant Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding as a form of financing for restaurants is certainly not a new concept. Many restaurants now offer food and beverage as a form of repayment on investment, which, if done correctly, can provide your restaurant with the necessary capital without giving up any equity.
Fair Work Week Legislation Could Pose a Problem to Your Restaurant
Fair Work Week legislation has been introduced that could implement regulations within the restaurant industry regarding scheduling practices. Ensuring your restaurant is using best scheduling practices is crucial to your restaurant’s reputation during the sustainable scheduling debate.
What Your Restaurant Needs to Know About Patent Assertion Entities
Patent Assertion Entities, sometimes referred to as “patent trolls,” extort restaurants and other small businesses with patent lawsuits that pose a huge financial burden. Understanding your restaurant’s exposure to patent abuse is important for protecting your business’s growth.
Back On the Radar: Affordable Care Act Could Affect Your Restaurant’s Business Flow
The battle for a 40-hour full-time workweek continues as the Affordable Care Act attempts to redefine full-time as 30 hours a week. Changes could occur in the restaurant market, and now is the time for you to prepare for these potential alterations.
Restaurant Sales Following Earlier Predictions, and the Results are Promising
Restaurant sales are on the rise, and it’s time for your restaurant to embrace this trend immediately. The economy cannot do this on its own, though, and there are things you, as a restaurant owner, can do to continually boost sales. However, new business models require funding, and a capital advance could be the solution you need.
How Will the 2015 Minimum Wage Increases Affect Your Restaurant?
2015 brings minimum wage hikes for a number of states, with more states to follow in the coming years. It may seem the only way to cope with this hike in labor costs is to raise the price of menu items and downsize your number of employees. These are not your only options to deal with this short-term hurdle.
New FDA Menu Labeling Requirements: What You Need To Know For 2015
The Food and Drug Administration has implemented new regulations regarding menu labeling of the calorie count of food items. With the growing popularity of healthier food options in the United States, what is your restaurant doing to stay competitive in the market?
Your Restaurant and Search Engine Optimization
Web presence is essential in today’s online marketing and search engine optimization directly links potential customers to your business. Restaurant owners should invest in local search engine optimization in order to target a relevant audience in your area.