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David Zebny's non-chain chain Z Square

David Zebny, the man behind Z Square, may have discovered an underserved niche between the bakery-cafes (read: Panera) and the casual dinnerhouses (Applebee’s, et al).

Let's make a deal

Yes, you have to spend it to make it. But why spend more money than you have to? The deals are out there, for everything from wine to cleaning services. You just have to know where to find them, or at least how to ask for them. We sent reporters out looking for all the best ways for restaurant operators to save money. They found some great tips, so take a look and save a few bucks.

Starting at Z

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 07, 2007

From day one David Zebny envisioned Z Square as a chain of hip restaurants with high-quality food, modest prices and enough design variety for each place to at least look different from the rest.

The Ultimate Red Wine Pairing Guide

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 07, 2007

The Culinary Institute of America's ultimate guide to pairing red wine with any food.

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Get a deal on everything

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 30, 2007

Yes, you have to spend it to make it. But why spend more money than you have to? The deals are out there, for everything from wine to cleaning services. You just have to know where to find them, or at least how to ask for them. We sent reporters out looking for all the best ways for restaurant operators to save money. They found some great tips, so take a look and save a few bucks.

The cost of higher costs

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2007

Labor, food, energy, insurance, real estate—you name it, the fundamental prime costs of doing business are up, in some cases dramatically.

A Closer Look at Family Leave

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 09, 2007

Paternity leave is the time a father takes off from work at the birth or adoption of a child, or placement of a child for foster care. It is not surprising...

Sysco

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 29, 2007

"This quarter has been marked by our consistently strong sales growth and effective expense control," said Richard J. Schnieders, chairman, ceo and...

Rein in that catering operation

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 14, 2007

There's a lot of money to be made in catering, but you've got to make sure you're doing it right. Here's how to write a contract, add premiums, stay prepared and manage your kitchen.

PFG

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 09, 2007

"Our business outlook in 2007 is for solid sales and earnings growth, significantly ahead of anticipated industry growth," Spinner said in published remarks...