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Top 10 Restaurant Startup Mistakes

Tom Wilscam — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:45:08 +0000

There are far more than 10 reasons for a restaurants failure. However, let’s focus on the 10 startup restaurant mistakes that are the most common. Having the right Business Plan

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Performance Bonuses can be Good or Bad

Tom Wilscam — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:27:37 +0000

Performance bonuses for Management can be good or bad. They are good if they result in the desired performance that the bonus is intended to reward. They are bad if

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Outside the Box Marketing that Works

Tom Wilscam — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:18:42 +0000

All too often an independent restaurateur will follow traditional marketing methods because they lack experience, and it’s the easiest. Unfortunately, it is the most expensive and not always the most

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How a Good Operations Manual Leads to Success

Tom Wilscam — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:11:21 +0000

There are many reasons for failure in the restaurant industry. One of the most common is that a person will open a restaurant without sufficient industry knowledge. For example; they

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Operational Systems

Tom Wilscam — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:56:49 +0000

The primary reason for the success of restaurant franchise companies is the fact that they provide proven operational systems that assure a performance consistency, and the Operational controls necessary for

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Menu Development

Tom Wilscam — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:50:09 +0000

This article is designed for the new Independent restaurant startup, and not an existing proven restaurant concept, or a restaurant franchise that is providing franchise style operating systems. The recommended

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Management Philosophy

Tom Wilscam — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:46:23 +0000

A definition of Management: “Management is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, productive, and motivational environment within the work place.” There is no doubt that good management practices

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Funding Restaurant Startups

Tom Wilscam — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:39:44 +0000

The process of opening a restaurant from start to finish can be, and should be, an arduous one. It requires a tremendous amount of research and determination because there is

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Financing a Restaurant

Tom Wilscam — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:36:06 +0000

As consultants, W&W frequently receives calls from people who want advice on how to finance a restaurant. Generally speaking, there are many ways to finance a restaurant business. By

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Importance of an Exit Strategy

Tom Wilscam — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:32:43 +0000

When planning a new restaurant the primary focus is naturally on success, and long term longevity. You begin with a business plan for success. Most 1st time restaurateurs seldom think

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