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Tips for opening a restaurant from a seasoned restaurateur

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 10, 2014

Here’s what other operators can learn about opening a restaurant today from Sam Fox’s most recent launch.

One of Wendy’s biggest franchisees won’t follow remodeling program, gets sued

Jan. 02, 2015

DavCo, a 152-operator and one of Wendy’s oldest franchises, is also balking at a POS changeover that’s needed to facilitate mobile ordering.

8 stunners in the NRA's new forecast for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2016

The National Restaurant Association's just-released preview of what restaurants can expect for the remainder of 2016 contains more than a few surprises.

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5 HR tips from James Beard-nominated concepts

By Alaina Lancaster on May 03, 2017

Check out these recruiting and retention strategies from buzzed about restaurants.

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Rising labor costs have restaurants scaling back some benefits

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 18, 2017

Together with research firm TDn2K, Restaurant Business reports how a tight labor market, changing consumer habits and regulation are shaping how restaurants pay employees.

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