Brighten Black Friday with Gift Certificates
November 24, 2009, 10:35 AM
Historically, Black Friday defines the beginning of that time to make up lost revenue in order to turn a losing year into a profitable one. It's that four week period between now and Christmas when registers ring, sales increase, prices ...

Striker's tips should go to the homeless
November 20, 2009, 9:15 AM
Yesterday I had the opportunity to observe a disturbing act played out in Union Square, The City's high-rent retail holiday gem: A steady stream of striking hospitality workers - housekeeprs, maids, bellhops, cooks, doormen and the likes, marched in front ...

Calorie Counting Police Agency Could End Recession
November 19, 2009, 8:35 AM
My plan will immediately add unemployed to the employment roles. A larger segment of the economy will once again have disposable income. This will lead to a revitalization of restaurant business. Bursting at the seam crowds will be noticeable in ...

Wine Flights can Land Extra Profits
November 15, 2009, 12:40 AM
For bartenders, managers and owners less familiar with wine flights, there are a number of websites that pair wine with a variety of recipes. Time Inc. just launched a wine pairing channel on myrecipe.com. And although chefs seldom use recipe ...

A New Way to Raise Menu Prices
November 10, 2009, 7:10 AM
However, the accompanying picture is one of the most ingenious, albeit amusing menu price change shortcuts I've witnessed. Standing outside the restaurant observing the ...

Composure When Swamped in Frappuccino
November 04, 2009, 9:50 AM
As the industry continues to suffer from the economic downturn, the disappearance of disposable income and the changing dining habits of neighbors and once regular customers, restaurant managers search for cost cutting measures to keep the doors open.

Working Moms and Shopping: Where are We Spending Our Money?
October 12, 2009, 1:35 PM
How much are working moms spending on shopping, and where is their money going? The answers may surprise you!

Goodbye to Gourmet
October 06, 2009, 10:05 AM
Gourmet helped pique our interest in sustainable foods. But the October issue may also illustrate what became the magazine's fatal flaw.

Raising Capital for Expansion can get Complicated
September 24, 2009, 12:40 PM
As Charles Dickens wrote: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…" The same climate holds true today. There is tremendous opportunity in the marketplace for restaurant owners with a solid concept, meticulous records, strong profits ...

Buffalo Wings Could Fly in the Philippines
September 22, 2009, 10:45 AM
A limited menu of just wings can be both an asset and a liability. On the liability side the selection definitely narrows down the appeal and decreases the market size. The asset is, waste will be minimal. And when beginning ...