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You are in control of your own destiny.

Successful business people keep their eyes on their own product, creativity, service, culture and execution. When they do their job right, they have an awareness of what other businesses are doing, but spend their time perfecting what they themselves are doing. Quick service, fast casual, casual dining, fine dining. Think fast! There’s a good chance … Continued

Restaurant Forecast? Sunny with Challenges.

According to a recent survey, restaurateurs are optimistic about the future. The top priorities identified by respondents are: staying true to their culture, creating profitability, and generating revenue. The survey of restaurateurs was conducted by Surrender, Inc. in partnership with the Texas Restaurant Association. A full 86% of the respondents said they were optimistic about … Continued

Trust, But Verify.

At the end of last year, I was talking with two restaurateurs who had experienced the pleaasure of IRS audits. These folks are very sharp operators with highly organized companies. They exemplify the kind of success derived from refined numbers that are drilled down into improved operations. The audit results were shocking. Though they thought … Continued