by evansfox | Feb 27, 2013
IMPORTANT TRANSACTION ADVICE FOR BUYING A RESTAURANT When you open a new restaurant, it is rarely a turn-key operation. You often have to do some renovations prior to opening. This may include minor cosmetic changes, or even a complete gut and reconfiguration of the...
by evansfox | Feb 27, 2013
Let’s face it – unless you’re hiring ambitious germaphobes, it’s tough to find employees who want to clean your restaurant to the pristine standard you would like to set. Cleanliness is crucial to successful restaurant operations – both in terms of aesthetics for...
by evansfox | Feb 26, 2013
Know what licenses, permits & certificates you need for your business. Owning a business, particularly a bar or restaurant, is a big commitment and requires organization and attention to detail, as there are a lot of responsibilities to handle simultaneously. As...
by evansfox | Feb 22, 2013
Restaurant owners often see other restaurateurs as competitors, but I’d like to rethink this perspective. Other restaurateurs are also your colleagues. Who better understands the challenges you face? Other restaurant owners can be great contacts to put you in touch...
by evansfox | Feb 21, 2013
I heard a veteran restauranteer’s theory for increasing profit margins. He raised lower-priced menu items more than the higher-priced menu items. Why? He believed that the customers who ordered the high end menu items were there for an evening dining experience, not a...
by evansfox | Feb 16, 2013
There is a new flavor of discrimination suit being lodged by employees – the lifestyle discrimination suit. Employees alledge discrimination when their “lifestyle choices” are prohibited in the workplace. These include lifestyle choices such as tattoos, piercings and...
