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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

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Credit card processing policies

Is it legal to pass on the expense of credit card processing on gratuities to the server?

Apple-based POS system

Are you aware of any companies making an Apple-based POS?

Fair cost of goods

What is a fair cost of goods percent to total gross sales for a steakhouse?

Don't give away your business, or recipes

 Would giving away or publishing recipes that I use in the restaurant be risky from a business standpoint?

Steps for expanding delivery service

We have had a successful run at our grill and have considered expanding to delivery. 

Beat the winter blues

How can I keep my overwhelmed stressed-out employees motivated through the busy holiday party season?

Affordable wine knowledge

What's the best way I can learn more in a cost-effective way?

Is pH really required?

Due to a health department code change, we are required to record the pH of our sushi rice. 

Smart holiday marketing

I want to market holiday parties better but I don’t want to go with a cheesy newspaper ad.

Premixed batter vs. baking from scratch

We are a fresh, gourmet market and deli. I don’t really have time to bake desserts, and cupcakes and cakes harden rather quickly.

Interview dos and don'ts

Sometimes I interview prospective employees and they are upfront with me about their intention to eventually open their own restaurant.

Raising funds the legal way

Is it legal to run a home-based bakery or catering business to raise funds to open my restaurant?

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