Chefs and restaurateurs work in a notoriously tough business, with long hours, slender profits and a high failure rate. Whether the restaurant is an independent establishment or a franchise in a ...

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 ...

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It doesn’t matter if you’re new to this business or have been operating a restaurant for years; marketing efforts are critical to overall success. The food industry is growing continuously, which ...

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 ...

Restaurant financing from banks, SBA and online lenders can be used for a range of purposes, from small supply purchases to large investments in equipment.

Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, talks about going from TV producer to restaurant owner, leaning into failure and the value of good PR. The idea for Slutty Vegan came to Cole during a time of ...

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 ...

Ten companies control more than 50 of the biggest names in the chain restaurant business, from Panera to Burger King. As it becomes more expensive to run a restaurant, more chains are consolidating ...