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Business News

Olive Garden Parent Company Will Acquire Ruth's Chris Steak House for $715 Million

Darden Restaurants, which owns Olive Garden and seven other chains, is approaching the acquisition as a long-term bet on fine dining.

Starting a Business

Steele Smiley of Steele Brands on Moving from Fitness to Restaurants

Interview with Steele Smiley about the fitness and restaurant business, creating a hospitality ecosystem, and being the nice and cool kids at the lunch table.

Business News

Salt Bae's Former Employees Describe Tip Theft, Discrimination, and Polyester Uniforms within the Memeable Meat Empire

The Instagram-famous butcher is known for his over-the-top antics. A string of lawsuits and interviews with former employees reveal a darker side.

Starting a Business

How to Start and Open a Restaurant Step by Step (2023)

If you're interested in starting a restaurant business, this guide provides all the information necessary to open and operate a successful eatery.

Growing a Business

Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ Media talks Toast and Digital Hospitality

Interview with Cali BBQ Media founder Shawn Walchef about starting a media company, being the tortoise not the hare, and making a tech stack.

Thought Leaders

2 Modern Challenges Facing the Fine Dining Industry — and How to Address Them

Fine dining is at a crossroads due to pressing issues such as inflation and the pandemic. To keep the industry afloat, entrepreneurs must examine two modern challenges and find innovative solutions to address them.

Growing a Business

Josh Halpern of Shaq's BIG CHICKEN on BIG Fun and BIG Ideas

Interview with Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern about big fun and big work with Shaquille O'Neal, opening a restaurant in space, and moving as one team with one dream.

Growing a Business

4 Strategies European Restaurateurs Can Use to Build Loyalty and Attract Repeat Customers

Innovative ideas and reminders to get customers coming back again and again, even in an increasingly competitive industry.

Growing a Business

How to Turn a Neutral Business Space Into a Neighborhood Gem

Think Greek in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is an award-winning restaurant whose customers return for both the food and the community. Read how this food truck turned brick and mortar uses creativity to find success.

Growing a Business

Jeff Fenster of Everbowl on How To Start a Media Company

Interview with CEO of Everbowl Jeff Fenster about ditching commercials for content, the Relationship Bank Account, creating The Jeff Fenster Show, and asking for help.

Growing a Business

Ford Fry of Rocket Farm Restaurants on Making Memorable Customer Experiences

Interview with Rocket Farm Restaurants founder/owner Ford Fry on his dream to help others, the increasing role of technology in restaurants, and creating emotional connections with customers.

Franchise

4 Essentials for Selecting the Perfect Business Real Estate

Marketing for retail, restaurant or other site-critical companies should always begin with meticulously chosen sites: Time-tested ways of picking a winner.

Living

Play Golf in 48 States and Eat in 50 with This $45 Deal for Entrepreneurs

Get access to thousands of golf courses and restaurants around the U.S.

Social Media

Chris Do of The Futur on his 1 Billion Mission

Interview with CEO of The Futur Chris Do about self development, creating the best content, and The Futur Euro Tour.

Growing a Business

André Moraes of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab on Helping Restaurants Be Future-Proof

Interview with the head of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab André Moraes about using digital tools effectively, technology being an enabler, and the positive culture at PepsiCo.