Guides & Articles on Retail and Restaurant

Bagel Chains

Find franchise opportunities with bagel restaurant chains

Bagel chains are located in cities all over the country. Their menus offer a variety of bagels and pastries served with butter, cream cheese and a variety of other toppings. People like them because they can pick up a bagel on the run for breakfast at reasonable price without having to prepare it themselves.Cash in on bagel store chains by opening your own in your city. Large...


Buying Pistachios in Bulk

Finding a pistachio supplier is easier than you think

Pistachios are one of the tastiest nuts around. Although pistachios are native to central Asia, you do not need to travel to Turkey or Iran to get them. California is the second largest producer of pistachios in the world. 98% of all pistachios grown in the United States come from California.Recent medical studies indicate there are health benefits of pistachios, which may be used...


Candy Bouquet Gift Baskets

Candy bouquet baskets make great gifts for clients, customers and employees

Candy bouquet gift baskets are a fun alternative to sending flowers. Candy of all types and sizes are arranged in a bouquet and placed in a basket that you can send to that special person on your list. While holiday candy gift baskets are becoming a popular trend, giving candy baskets can be done throughout the year for many events and occasions.1. Give candy gift baskets as...


Catering Software

Taste smooth-flowing success with banquet and catering software

Organize the many facets of your catering business with catering management software. It is imperative to keep track of dates, times, schedules, and deliveries when in the catering business and catering business software can improve your efficiency by having all the data easily accessible in one location.Catering software offers quite a few benefits, including enabling more than...


Catering in New Jersey

How to make the most of New Jersey catering services

Catering in New Jersey offers plenty of options, from informal barbecues to lavish black tie weddings. Planning a formal event from start to finish without a caterer be a daunting task. What type of menu or theme should you have. Where should the event be held? Luckily New Jersey is home to a bevy of catering companies as well as catering and banquet halls.A caterer can be your...


Chain Theme Restaurants

Chain theme restaurants: The ins and outs

Theme restaurants are a popular eatery choice for many consumers. Themed restaurants serve a specific target market, particularly in the United States, where many consumers seek fun themed restaurants for their casual and relaxed atmospheres.There are a number of theme restaurant chains throughout the world, particularly in larger metropolitan cities. For successful theme chain...


Food Industry Information Resources

Gather food market research before you start production

If you have a food product idea that you want to sell, you need the right food industry information resources to see if it's even possible. The government regulates food production and you need information on food production so that you can understand the applicable laws.Food industry research is readily available if you know where to look. Some business owners may actually...


Food Safety

Protect your business and your customers with food safety testing

Food safety is continually in the news, with products being recalled from stores, restaurants and even schools. For vendors in the food and beverage industry, food safety presents a very real concern. Few companies, especially those just starting out, can afford costly recalls or potential lawsuits, due to lack of food safety.If you are in the business of manufacturing or selling...


Food and Beverage Software

Use food industry software solutions to give your business a competitive edge

Organization is the name of the game in the food and beverage industry. From distribution to food preparation and service, it takes a lot of planning to keep a business running smoothly. Thanks to food industry software, it can be done. As in other industries, technology has made more things possible through the creation and availability of food and beverage software systems to...


Gloves

Adding gloves to your retail business

If you want to add gloves to your retail business, then your type of business will determine the specific types of gloves you choose to sell. For instance, if you own a pharmacy, you would be more interested in selling latex gloves than baseball gloves. The opposite would be true if you owned a sporting goods store.Regardless of the types of gloves you plan to sell, you first need...


Growing a Retail Business

First, do more business with existing customers to increase sales and profits

When it comes right down to it, there are three basic ways to grow a business, especially a retail enterprise: Find new customers Sell more frequently to existing customers Sell higher value items to existing customers


Hamburger Chains

Find franchise opportunities with a hamburger restaurant

Hamburger chains are located in cities all over the country. Their menus offer a variety of home-type cooked meals including hamburgers, fish sandwiches and chicken. People like them because they can get a home cooked meal for a reasonable price without having to cook it themselves.Cash in on burger restaurants by opening your own in your city. Large conglomerates own these chains...


Holiday Gift Baskets

Build customer loyalty with a thoughtful business holiday gift

Deciding on the right business holiday business gifts for your clients, suppliers or employees can be a chore. Holiday baskets are always a great idea, but time is always running out to get the shopping done. It can be so easy to find the perfect holiday gift basket just by mouse-click. When shopping for baskets of holiday business gifts, look for companies that offer:1. Easy...


Menu Card Holders

Find the right menu card holder that will compliment your style and fit your budget

Menu card holders are a great way to creatively display menus, daily specials and drink options. Often the first thing customers will really look at and study when entering a dining establishment is the menu, so it's important to display it well. With such a wide variety available, you can find something to match any decor and budget.Menu card holders all have one thing in...


Mexican Cuisine Chains

Find franchise opportunities with a chain Mexican restaurant

Mexican cuisine chains are located in cities all over the country. Their menus offer a variety of home-type cooked meals including tacos, burritos and salads. People like them because they can get a home cooked meal for a reasonable price without having to cook it themselves.Cash in on Mexican chains by opening your own in your city. Large conglomerates own these chains and...


Nutritional Analysis Software

Use nutrition analysis software to meet your personal and business nutrition goals

“Healthy living” is a buzz phrase is today’s society. People try the latest diets and exercise programs in an effort to optimize fitness and health. But the key to healthy living is good nutrition, which is easy to achieve with nutritional analysis software. Nutritional analysis programs offer detailed nutritional analysis tools and information. To find the best...


Restaurant Consultants

How to find the right food service consultant and get the most out of your relationship.

Restaurant consultants can give you the edge in starting a restaurant, a business with an astoundingly high failure rate. Food service consultants can benefit even industry veterans who think they can start a restaurant without calling in outside restaurant experts. Restaurant consulting firms can tighten up every aspect of your plan, from concept development to employee training....


Restaurant Management Services

Send your business soaring with restaurant management consultants and other resources

Whether your restaurant business thrives or fails usually boils down to your effectiveness at managing a restaurant. From finding and keeping good employees to maintaining inventory and controlling food costs, there's a lot on your plate.It may seem overwhelming to have so much on your shoulders but you can utilize restaurant management services to help you manage the load....


Restaurants and Food Service

Finding the best food service vendors and restaurant suppliers

To succeed in the restaurant industry, you need quality food service vendors and restaurant suppliers. Restaurant supplies and equipment are a requirement for start-up, and food supplies from then on are an ongoing necessity, so the food service vendors you choose play a major role in your business. Setting up your ordering systems before opening the doors to your restaurant,...


Retail Conglomerates

Finding the best items to stock in large retail stores

Retail chains are visited everyday by millions of people in the United States alone. These stores offer a wide variety of items from household goods to grocery items. Whether you own a shop that competes with the retail conglomerates in your neighborhood or you are looking to open a new string of shopping malls, the highest quality items are sure to boost you inventory and your...


Retail Industry Information Resources

Find the right retail industry information to expand your business

Retail industry information resources are essential if you want to start any type of retail business. With the right retail industry information, you will be able to structure your business in the way that is most profitable.You can find retail industry resources in many different ways, from books and magazines, to websites and newsletters. Each format has distinct advantages and...


Retail Industry Publications

Find the best retailer publications to amp up your business

Retail is a fast-paced competitive business that requires its players to possess a true work ethic to be successful. One of the easiest and most accessible ways to stay on top of your game is by regularly reading retail industry publications. Mandatory reading for the industry's elite can come in a number of forms, from a longstanding retail journal to a trusted retail...


Retail Industry Reference Database

Use a retail industry reference database to manage your retail stores

If you're looking for a retail industry database software application for your retail business, you can find retail databases online. You'll likely have to do some digging, however, there is a market for this specialized application.Just like other industry-specific database software applications, some retail databases offer more features than others. For example, you can...


Selecting Restaurant Management Software

Get Back to Business with the Right Restaurant Management Software

Part of running a successful restaurant is controlling your costs and inventory. However, the hectic life of a restaurant owner or manager doesn’t always lend itself to running reports and filing paperwork. Investing in restaurant management software is one step in simplifying your filing system and tracking everything from menu sales to payroll. There are many restaurant...


Selecting Wedding Decorations

Create a memorable atmosphere with wedding decorations

No wedding would be complete without wedding decorations. From simple paper bells to extravagant floral arrangements, wedding decorations turn ordinary churches, chapels, synagogues, mosques and reception halls into something special. Wedding decorating ideas can be traditional or original. Decorations for weddings come all types of themes. Today’s bride can only limit...