Restaurant Center
From 'Top Chef Masters' to food trucks, this restaurateur continues to reinvent herself.
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Bars Go Green
How eco-friendly practices are helping drinking establishments attract a loyal clientele.
Lime Fresh, a Slower Alternative to the Fast-Casual Franchise
At Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, customers are encouraged to linger. And the concept caught the eye of Ruby Tuesday, now a licensee.
Tabbedout: A Mobile Payment App for Restaurants and Bars
This new app enables restaurant and bar patrons to cash out their bill via smartphone, simplifying the process for customers and servers alike.
How One Craft Brewery Is Tapping Social Media
Chicago's Finch's Beer replaces signage with social media marketing and finds frothy fame.Restaurant Planning Tools
Restaurant Floor Plans
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Restaurant Checklists
Make sure you have everything you need to start your restaurant with our handy free checklists:These sample checklists & floor plans are from our Restaurant Startup Guide.
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Franchise Success Stories
20-Something Entrepreneur Multiplies Success in a Salad Franchise
A former mall rat serves up fresh ideas with Saladworks franchises in three states.
Franchisees Who Grew Million-Dollar Businesses
With hard work and trust in the concept, franchisees can make it big. From a maid service, to a restaurant and a photography studio, here's how three entrepreneurs profited from their own spin on a franchise's business plan.
How Social Media and a Sprinkle of Stardust Led to One Franchisee's Success
A Fetch! Pet Care franchisee in the Los Angeles area credits celeb clientele and word of mouth for its growth.
