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Be a smart soup buyer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 11, 2005

Buying soup. How hard can it be? Hopefully easier with a little help from us.

IFDA Joins Consumer Energy Alliance

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 27, 2006

"IFDA shares the goals of the Consumer Energy Alliance, to support thoughtful utilization of all domestic energy resources, help ensure domestic energy...

Race Discrimination is Not a Black and White Issue

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2007

“Management should ensure that networking groups are not unlawfully discouraging the retention and promotion of other minority employees.”This year, a...

Disciplinary notice

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 15, 2008

If you've got a problem employee, it’s very important to document any disciplinary actions against them. Fill out this form and file it.

Financing

Frozen Dough: Rising With the Trends

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2008

There’s nothing like the aroma of bread or cookies baking in-house to whet customers’ appetites.These days, everyone from a mom-and-pop convenience store...

NRA: June Restaurant Performance Index Declines for Second Consecutive Month

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 03, 2009

"While there are signs that suggest an improvement may be on the horizon, the latest figures indicate that the restaurant industry's recovery has yet to gain...

Milking it

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 01, 2010

Recently, unpredictable market fluctuations and price volatility have made dairy buying a wild ride. But dairy products are an essential purchase; many operators rely on them—especially cheese—to add value and excitement to the menu. What’s the key to making smart buys that will satisfy your customers and your bottom line? Here are some answers.

Consumer Trends

Beneficial to offer benefits

Aug. 01, 2011

It is no surprise that the recent economic downturn has affected workers' financial stability. However, some companies may not realize to what extent. According to the 2011 Aflac WorkForces Report, 54% of the American workforce would accept a job offer with better benefits even if their compensation was lower.

Answers to the Obamacare pop quiz

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 29, 2013

Here are the definitions to the terms in our pop quiz .For more information, or fuller definitions of the terms, visit the NRA’s microsite.

No-break buy in

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2014

If a restaurant staff knew how much a broken dish or glass cost to replace, they might be more careful when handling it—especially if they benefited from the savings in breakage.

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