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Incentives: Professional development

By Dana Tanyeri on Mar. 01, 2011

Resolved to attract and retain the best people as the industry begins to sputter back to life this year? Providing basic training, competitive pay and good benefits are no-brainers, but for employees with the drive and desire to do more and be more, professional development opportunities can really sweeten the deal. Here’s how some operators do it:

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Pruning landscaping costs

By Amanda Kooser on May 07, 2014

A beautiful, inviting exterior invites customers inside. Just don’t get hosed by the upkeep. Here's how to prune landscaping costs.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Restaurants get a bad name

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 30, 2015

This week’s most memorable developments weren’t exactly high points in the industry’s efforts to improve its image and demonstrate a social commitment.

Sysco-US Foods deal: What happens if it doesn’t happen?

May 07, 2015

The participants have discussed what they’ll do if the merger is blocked

Chipotle shows some traction in turnaround effort

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 02, 2017

But the chain revealed that it is still significantly behind where it was in sales, margins and profits.

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Panda group's Cherngs buy into small sandwich chain

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2017

The investment into Urbane Cafe is the couple's latest effort to diversify beyond Asian restaurants.

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Muscle Maker Grill wants to raise $20 million in ‘mini IPO’

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2017

After an SEC qualification, the fast-casual health food chain is selling stock to raise cash for new locations and marketing.

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A robust 2018 is forecast for franchising

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 29, 2018

The tax law will foster an upswing in spending within franchised restaurants, while a friendlier business climate will have a positive effect on expansion plans, the International Franchise Association says.

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