I write last week about rising prices, and how that can have a negative affect on your business. That does not mean that it is time to panic. They say every dark cloud has a sliver lining. For you, that means that even in a down economy there is opportunity for growth for those that […]
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Look For Opportunities
May 10th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: finances · trends · be prepared
Restaurant Business News - May 1, 2007
May 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Another sign of the struggling economy is Starbucks announcement that they are scaling back their new unit projections for the coming year. They don’t feel that current sales justify continuing with the new locations that they had planned.
Understand, coffee is a huge business. Worldwide it is the #1 beverage after water. Despite mixed health reports […]
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Slowing Sales Growth in 2008
September 27th, 2007 · No Comments
It’s a mixed report from the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association and Technomic Inc. Their forecast for 2008 does predict growth in the restaurant industry, but that growth will be slower than in past years. They say the reason for the slowed growth is rising fuel, labor, and commodity prices.
The forecast for sales growth […]
Tags: trends · misc. · customer service
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