As restaurant margins tighten and financing scrutiny increases, a Pennsylvania-based planning firm is introducing a more ...

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Many families have decades-old, treasured recipes that they love to make and share with others. For those who are, or want to be, entrepreneurs, putting these recipes to work by starting a family ...

Net profit is what's left after you deduct all business expenses. To know what your net profit margin is, divide your net profit by your revenue. There's no universal agreement as to how big your ...

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Restauranteurs tell how to minimize the risk of opening a restaurant and how to increase the chance of success. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Starting a restaurant can be a bit daunting. Our guide’s instructions explain what to know and expect at each step. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Running a restaurant has never been easy, but today, it’s more demanding than ever. Between rising costs, labor shortages and shifting diner expectations, even experienced restaurateurs are rethinking ...

Food and drink establishments require special technology to deliver the best customer experience and maximize profits. That’s where restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems come in. Unlike ordinary POS ...