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 By Bill Main on Oct. 28, 1999

It's amazing how the internet has changed! Room-sized pieces of equipment that only sent code from one lab to another have "grown" into laptop computers that send business presentations, photographs, games, music, greeting cards, and so much more.

Chiles of the Americas

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 01, 2012

Chiles all belong to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, the same one as tomatoes, eggplant and tobacco. While they are called chiles in Mexico, they are known as ajíes in Peru, Chile, Colombia and Venezuela; pimentas in Brazil; and peppers or chile peppers in the United States.

Don't forget to write...

By Bill Main on Jun. 08, 2000

It takes a lot of time and effort to build a loyal customer base. After your employees, your guests are your most valuable asset.

Pro*Act Promotes Brian Kane to Chief Operating Officer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 22, 2013

MONTEREY, CA—Pro*Act, a distributor of fresh produce, has promoted Brian Kane to Chief Operating Officer. Kane joined Pro*Act in 2008 as Vice President of...

Sexual harassment

By Bill Main on Jan. 02, 2001

Sexual harassment... those two words conjure up a myriad of images... interns, coke cans, big lawsuits, headaches the size of Texas. In the hospitality industry, we really need to pay attention.

Compass Group Announces The Million Lb. Challenge

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 22, 2013

CHARLOTTE, NC (April 22, 2013)—On Earth Day 2013, Compass Group launched The Million Lb. Challenge, a company-wide commitment to reduce green-house gas...

Many happy returns

By Bill Main on Jun. 27, 2001

Lately, I've been asked how to handle guests who take advantage of the old (and quite frankly, outdated) saying that "The Customer is Always Right."

Financing

Sales over easy

By Joan M. Lang on Jun. 06, 2013

Breakfast emerged as the humble champion starting with the 2007 economic downturn, and it hasn’t stopped yet.

Will work for food

By Bill Main on Feb. 20, 2002

I love tools and systems that accomplish more than one thing at a time. Without them, I'd never be able to fit everything into my typical busy day. An Employee Gift Certificate is just such a tool.

Sleeper stories of the week

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2013

Some of the industry’s most interesting developments weren’t the big headline-grabbers. But any savvy restaurateur wouldn’t want to miss these developments.

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