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Bill Main

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Bill Main

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Mud lite

Healthy eating is a priority for me, especially now that I have kids. Keeping nutritional claims, labeling and terms straight is a challenge. I become completely stymied when roaming the grocery aisles. What exactly is "lite" cheese?

Don't get nickel and dime'd to death

Cash handling policies and training can help prevent unnecessary restaurant losses.

ADA summary & resources

Here is a brief summary of the Americans with Disabilities Act as it impacts restaurants specifically. Several resource links are also included to help restaurants comply.

No one should operate under a handicap

Clint Eastwood and his Mission Ranch restaurant and hotel are being sued. The plaintiff claims the facility was not fully accessible to her wheelchair during a visit there in 1996.

Drinks on the house

According to a recent Gallop survey, 64% of Americans have used a Designated Driver Program (DDP).

Virtual yard sale

Unlike most restaurant inventory, intellectual capital has a rather long shelf life if the ideas are sound to begin with. Over the years, we've updated the packaging on our standard products. The result is a storeroom full of odds and ends with great value.

Everybody's talking 'bout

Training — lot's of talking — not much doing. But nothing can impact your foodservice business more positively than making a commitment to training.

Not now... I have a headache

Ever had a hangover? Worse yet, ever had to work with a hangover? Not pretty. You're achy, you're fuzzy, and you're definitely not in the frame of mind to give great service.

Great side dish ideas

Here are some great side dish ideas from friends around the country. Notice the variety in both taste and price point.

Saddle up the side dishes

Ever notice how trends seem to run in circles? Hemlines rise and fall. Disco music made a comeback. Even the VW Bug is back. A menu trend that's currently in vogue — did it really ever leave? — is side dishes.

The art of giving

Rewards, contests, incentives, and bonuses can all be used to motivate employees, but what do employees value? How about asking them what they want? Get better service and keep your employees by using the right rewards.

Waiter, there's a fly in my soup

While dining out recently, I was startled by a screech from a few tables away. All heads turned to see a woman shove her salad plate as far across the table as she could. A large hairy moth mixed in among the salad greens was obviously an unwelcome addition.

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