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6 ways to avoid getting screwed on leases

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 02, 2017

With competition pushing up rents, a group of Washington, D.C., restaurateurs gathered to compare best practices. Here's a download.

Win the real estate game

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 12, 2006

Want to beat the big guys in this game? You’d better find the right corner—or in-line or end-cap. “Of all the decisions a new restaurant owner will...

Real Estate: Opportunity Knocks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 01, 2008

The lousy economy could mean good news for chains with cash to expand.We’re like a buzzard,” says Mike Lassiter. He’s talking about the real estate...

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Tight lending leads to franchise powwow

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 21, 2011

The lending needed to open or buy franchised businesses this year will fall about $2 billion short of demand, thwarting the creation of up to 80,000 jobs at restaurants and other enterprises, according to new research from the International Franchise Association.

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NYC mayor wants to curb runaway rents for some restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 03, 2018

Mayor de Blasio wants to give landlords a choice: rent at a lower level, or pay a special tax.

DIY consumer research

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 10, 2006

Getting a bead on your customer base is no small task. Neighborhoods gentrify. Dining tastes evolve. Lifestyles can move the pendulum-like whims of diners from a hamburger and fries to a pineapple chicken pizza in a blurry moment. How's a restaurateur to cope?

Coaching for Maximum Sale Price

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 13, 2009

This article focuses on the latter scenario – taking time to build your value to get the most from selling your company. Before helping you plan for this...

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Buying bankruptcies

By Dana Tanyeri on Sep. 01, 2011

“Vulture investing” can be a profitable path to growth. With bankruptcy filings occurring at a steady clip, one company’s distress is another’s opportunity.

The disappearing coffee farm

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 15, 2006

Panama’s lauded crop loses ground to development.

The Checklist for Selecting a Financial Advisor

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 29, 2009

There are literally thousands of “advisors” out there, but only a handful with serious credentials in advising foodservice distributors. In an industry...

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