Like this article? PLEASE +1 it! Evan Signature
Evan Carmichael Top Header about About Home Profiles articles Tools forums inspirational quotes About facebook Twitter YouTube Blog

independent restaurant owners Tagged Articles



"Anything worth doing, is worth paying someone else to do."
Creating a system that manages itself is the key to working "ON" your business instead of "IN" your business. Systems are the backbone of succcessful franchises. Find out why the quote in the title of this article is true by reading on.

Other independent restaurant owners Related Articles

Marketing: What Would You Do
Let's say that you opened a new restaurant in town. The restaurant gets some "buzz" and some positive reviews in the local media. It's packed every night. People call days ahead to reserve a table. Your restaurant is clearly the "next hot thing". How do (or should) you market your success?
How to Green a Restaurant, pt. 1: Ike's Quarter Cafe
Are you considering being a green restaurant? Consider the example of Ike’s Quarter Cafe, a New Orleans style restaurant in the gold rush era town of Nevada City, California. When I mentioned to my hair stylist yesterday that I would be writing about it, she said, “Oh really? I had no idea they were a green restaurant. I just thought they had good food.” Exactly.
Weekly Inventory Management System to Cut Food Cost & Reduce Theft
Whether you run a take-away counter or a fine-dine restaurant, the amount of money you make depends to a sizable degree on how well you manage your food inventory. Food cost is often a restaurant’s largest single expense in the overall cost of running a restaurant.
Local Store Marketing: New Hope For Restaurants
Local Store Marketing is quietly becoming the marketing option for all franchised restaurant chains. And I should know, I have spent the last 8 years building a company to serve this exact need. I have a few theories on why LSM is so popular, let me lay a couple of them on you right here... Theory 1) In today's world, diner's CRAVE old fashioned service and attention. If a restaurant owner goes out into his or her local village and becomes popular- they will drive business to their place in a New York minute. Theory 2) With money being tight, restaurant owners are forced into being creative and efficient with advertising. The mass marketing companies are having a very hard time selling ads for $1,500 per month that bring back 12 coupons on a good day. Interestingly, technology makes this personal, customer service possible!
Increase Your Sales by Using Independent Sales Representatives
* Why would I be interested in using Independent Sales Representatives? * How does using Independent Sales Reps increase sales? * How does an Independent Sales Rep get paid? * What are the other advantages of using Independent Sales Reps? * Doesn't the Independent Sales Rep add cost? * Can Independent Sales Reps serve as distributors? * Why don't all Principals use Independent Sales Reps? * How many lines should an Independent Sales Rep carry? * Will my Rep help build my business -- or just be an order taker? * How much commission is the Independent Sales Rep customarily paid?

The 6 T's of a Successful Upscale Restaurant
In owning a restaurant there are many things that are essential to success, including quality food, presentation, productivity, service, atmosphere and local niche. But what makes a restaurant great? How do you develop a high end restaurant?
Independent Contractor vs. Employee
Many business owners have used independent contractors when appropriate and especially when the needs are part time and/or irregular hours. Using independent contractors can save the business owner on payroll taxes and can be a plus if the need is occasional.
Courage, Convictions and Commitment
Those are the very words you could use to describe Truett Cathy and the success of his Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. It took Truett 21 years from the time he opened his first Dwarf House Restaurant and perfected his Chick-fil-A sandwich to open his first Chick-fil-A restaurant in a shopping mall.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ATTRACT INCREASED SCRUTINY
Government agencies, running record deficits, look to companies' use of independent contractors as a source for increasing revenues. Business sees independent contractors as providing much needed staffing flexibility. Taxing agencies consider independent contractors as tax cheats and force business owners to become enforcers of government tax policy. This article explores the criteria businesses need to follow to avoid a finding that your independent contractors are actually employees resulting in assessments for past taxes, penalties, and interest.
Evaluation of Restaurants
Many restaurant owners have been shocked to learn that they are unable to sell or lease their restaurant property for an amount equal to its tax assessment value. The market value of a recently built restaurant is usually less than its construction cost.
Featured Article

Bottom Footer



Newsletter

Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
Name:
Email:
Popular Articles

Leading with Discernment

Is the iPad useful? One CEO tells all ....

Convening a focus group for a niche product
Suggestions

Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.