real estate

Growth Opportunities for Foodservice Distributors During the Downturn

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 15, 2009

Now may be the right time to improve your business or to harvest your investment. This article presents some ideas for your consideration.Business...

Technology

A tutorial: What Google+ can do for restaurants

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Feb. 17, 2012

Google launched its Google+ social network platform last June and Google+ Pages in November, finally allowing restaurants and other businesses to claim their real estate and check out the view.

On the dotted line

By Bill Main on Mar. 14, 2001

A well-executed lease is an important asset. It offers protection when problems arise, and adds value when you decide to sell your business. Unfortunately, most operators don't know what makes a good lease, and the typical realtor knows even less.

How to grow globally

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 03, 2006

When Giorgio Kolaj came to the United States from Italy in 1970 with dreams of opening a pizza shop, he never imagined he'd one day fly to Hong Kong to open franchises

Selling Your Company: Options for Distressed Foodservice Distributors

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 20, 2009

In this column, we consider the options for owners of foodservice distribution companies that are experiencing financial distress. Over the past year, we...

Performance Food Group Promotes Senior Vice President, Business Development

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 13, 2012

RICHMOND, VA (September 13, 2012)—Performance Food Group, Inc. announced the promotion of Kent Berke to Senior Vice President, Business Development for...

Sam King: Expansion king

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 15, 2001

Sam King is a major fan of the Golden State. King, president of Long Beach-based King's Seafood Company, has built a thriving stable of 11 restaurants—five casual King's Fish Houses along with a handful of upscale seafood and steak concepts—all in Southern California.

10 ways to do your own PR

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 05, 2007

High-ticket marketing efforts don't fit your budget? Relax, there are plenty of ways to get good PR without spending a ton of your money.

Finding Hidden Value When Preparing Your Company for Sale

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 18, 2009

If you are thinking about selling your company and revenues have been down, you may think your business has lost value. That logic is not always true,...

Financing

How to find lease deals now

By Steve Brooks on Nov. 01, 2012

By the numbers, for restaurants looking for affordable real estate, 2012 ought to be the best of times. In the retail sector, vacancy rates are still high, by historical standards, and rents are still low.

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