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Where's The Money?

Is it possible and how does one find the capital to open up a new restaurant concept? There is no property for collateral, and owner has minimal cash to put in. But owner has wealth of knowledge, e...

Tagged: food, fast, concept, restaurant, start-ups

Started by Joe Harshman in Food & Beverage Nov 23.

Free Situation Wanted Ads For Chefs and Managers in Florida and Texas 5 Replies

PRESS RELEASE 11/10/2009 For Immediate Release Contact: Today's Restaurant News 561 620-8888 howard@trnusa.com www.trnusa.com Today's Restaurant Offers Free Classifieds to Chefs And Managers Offer...

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Started by Howard Appell in The Economy. Last reply by Howard Appell Nov 11.

What is your favorite restaurant in each group?

Fast Food Quick Casual Casual Dining White Tablecloth

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Started by Howard Appell in Marketing Nov 9.

Message to managers and waitstaff 4 Replies

One of my pet peeves of service is when a cup of coffee is delivered by the waiter or waitress and their hands are around the cup where my lips will go. That's why they put a handle on the cup! Esp...

Started by Howard Appell in Training. Last reply by Howard Appell Nov 10.

FLORIDA'S MINIMUM WAGE (Updated Ocotber 15, 2009)

State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation On January 1, 2010, the minimum wage for Florida will remain unchanged at the federal rate of $7.25 per hour. The new federal minimum wage went in...

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Started by Howard Appell in Human Resources Oct 15.

Listen to TRN on the radio

I was on a radio show last Saturday and I have attached the audio file here for those of you who may have missed it.

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Started by Howard Appell in The Economy Oct 8.

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ACF Greater Miami Chapter Holiday party monday december 14, 2009 6 pm

Hello,
Don't miss this great event,, food, fun and libation, Monday december 14, 2009 6pm in the nograd center, thecost will be 20 dollars and goes to the student chapter,for more information or reservations, contact Chef lazar 305-892-7666 ext 7113 or alazar@jwu.edu

the new and improved chapter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Alan Lazar on November 24, 2009 at 7:30pm

Flatware 411

Of all the restaurant supplies out there, I think flatware is one that is often overlooked so I thought this week I'd revisit and go over some maintenance and care tips for flatware as well as a few guidelines on what to look for when making a purchase.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel used in flatware is composed of different types and amounts of steels. The main component in flatware is chromium and nickel, which helps the steel resist corrosion.

Therefore flatware that… Continue

Posted by Marie Lewis on November 19, 2009 at 12:55pm

14 holiday catering tips from the experts

From providing sandwich trays for office lunch meetings to serving steak and lobster for a party of 1000, catering is one of the fastest growing segments of the foodservice industry.

According to a study conducted by the consulting firm Technomic, the restaurant industry has a $33.3 billion opportunity to grow consumer catering sales.

Although the recession has taken a toll on catering to business customers for corporate lunches or meetings, cater… Continue

Posted by Marie Lewis on November 17, 2009 at 9:09am

News You Can Use

I'm taking time to update my blog and I wanted to invite you all to become a follower:

http://pointofsalesupply.blogspot.com/

Posted by Sybilla Hoppa & Pete Hoppa on November 11, 2009 at 10:10am

I'm Mad As Hell

I’m mad as Hell!

I recently got a statement for one of my credit cards and found that the interest rate was raised by ten points to seventeen percent. I called the bank to find out why and was told that there was nothing they could do to lower the rate. The bank is also the bank I use for my business checking and I threatened them with pulling my account of over fifteen years. They still would not budge. My FICA score had not changed and their response was that it is an across the board change… Continue

Posted by Howard Appell on November 7, 2009 at 4:49pm