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How to Determine Restaurant Plate Costs

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:14:07 +0000

restaurateur John Foley dissects the factors behind plate costs and how to make money running a restaurant.

See more videos and how-to business information at http://allbusiness.com

Duration : 0:1:4

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The Aflac Duck goes to a Restaurant! – Aflac For Business – Restaurant – Aflacforbusiness.com

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:06:58 +0000

Aflac is offered at no direct cost to the employer, so enhancing any benefits package is as easy as pizza pie! This Aflac commercial, featuring the duck slurping spaghetti in an Italian restaurant, is a part of the Aflac for Business campaign. Offering Aflac can also help attract and retain employees. Whether a business is small or large, Aflac will complement the existing benefits package, and offering Aflac could even reduce a businesss FICA taxes. Learn how offering Aflac can help your business.

Visit http://aflacforbusiness.com/ for more information. Or, join the Aflac Duck on Facebook! http://facebook.com/aflacduck

Duration : 0:0:18

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The Restaurateur: Like Hoops of Fire

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:06:55 +0000

Daniel Maestri has seen it all as the owner of a restaurant started during the depression by his grandmother. View his story: http://www.cnbc.com/id/32418949

What is your recession story of struggle, triumph or defeat? Share your story by submitting a video response.

*By submitting a video response you are giving CNBC the right to use this video.

Duration : 0:2:12

Technorati Tags: business, CNBC, Consumer, crisis, customers, depression, eating, Economy, entrepreneur, food, Money, news, Recession, restaurant, unemployment

Success Story of the Month – Vanessa Hutchinson, Mahoe Cafe/Bar

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:06:53 +0000

Vanessa Hutchinson spent ten years as a lawyer before taking a career break and deciding to set up a proper café-bistro-bar in the City, close to St. Pauls Cathedral. With her Caribbean background, Vanessa wanted to promote Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee.

The name Mahoe refers to Jamaicas national tree, a kind of hibiscus. Vanessa started her business development at the Business & IP Centre at the British Library: I relied a lot on the Centre when I was getting started. People think starting a business in the restaurant sector is about an excellent chef or a lot of experience in the kitchen. Actually its about researching your market, finding a fantastic location, and making sure you understand your pricing and your competitors.

Duration : 0:1:59

Technorati Tags: Bar?, business, coffee, entrepreneur, Hospitality, restaurant, shop, startup

SKY 360 Restaurant : Calgary’s Landmark! BizBOXTV Calgary Business Video

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:16:19 +0000

Let the world revolve around you!

Located atop the Calgary Tower, SKY 360 Restaurant is a popular spot for both Calgarians and tourists alike. From catering to the Calgary business/corporate crowd with a corporate lunch menu, to hosting large special events: SKY 360 really does have something for everyone! There’s no longer any elevation charges…. and you really can’t beat the view!

www.sky360.ca

Duration : 0:1:40

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Restaurant Business : How to Set a Restaurant Table

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:12:24 +0000

When setting a restaurant table, make sure the table cloth is even, the silverware is clean and polished, and the components of the place setting are functional and consistent. Set up a table at an eatery with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Expert: Brett Corrieri
Contact: www.mafiaozas.com
Bio: Brett Corrieri brings a solid culinary portfolio to the table in his multi-pronged role at three of Nashville, Tenn.’s most frequented businesses.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:2:17

Technorati Tags: business, Chef, owning, restaurant, restaurants, Running, small, tables, waiting

Restaurant Business : Buffet Table Setting Ideas

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:25:11 +0000

Setting up a buffet tables requires considering the environment and time of day, creating a multi-level display and placing the signature items near the front of the line. Create a buffet that satisfies customers with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Duration : 0:2:39

Technorati Tags: business, Chef, owning, restaurant, restaurants, Running, small, tables, waiting

Bar & Restaurant Business : How to Start a Nightclub

admin — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:58:00 +0000

To start a nightclub, first find a great location, come up with a creative theme for the space, acquire the necessary state and city licensing, and hire an outgoing group of bartenders, dancers and bouncers. Start up a new nightclub in town with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Expert: Erwin White
Bio: Erwin White has been in the club business for more than 10 years.
Filmmaker: Dan Kenny

Duration : 0:1:25

Technorati Tags: Bar?, bars, business, clubs, license, liquor, night, Nightlife, Opening, restaurants, small

Restaurant Empire 2 – Are you hungry for the challenge?

admin — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:54:56 +0000

http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-RE2/restaurant-empire-2
With two handfuls of cash and a dream of creating a legacy, build, cook and hire your way to the very top of the culinary world, where tasty food is king and smart management reels in the dollars. If youre skilled enough in the kitchen and behind the management desk, you just may go further than any aspiring restaurateur before you and cement your status as a true legend of cuisine.

With such a delicious game release, Paradox Interactive asks, are you still hungry for more?
You are! Then get ready to tuck in to this appetiser, showcasing some of the unique aspects of running a café in Restaurant Empire 2.

You know what they say about keeping your fingers in as many pies as possible, it pays to diversify. In Restaurant Empire 2, you get the chance to grab a slice of the lucrative café and dessert house markets. Both types of establishment are available when playing the sandbox scenario, or throughout the second campaign, where you must help Delia carve out her own business empire.

Get set to sprinkle your magic on a failing franchise. Yet be wary of spreading your finances to thinly, as your empire grows. Tailor your menus to include the very best and most popular recipes from: iced and hot, teas and coffees, shakes, coolers and smoothies. Whip up some tasty treats for your customers in the form of: sandwiches, salads, ice-creams, cakes, tarts, pies and many other types. Then set about juicing up the interiors and exteriors with more theme-specific items, some of which must be unlocked through game events. Finally, invite the very best entertainers to perform exclusively in your outlets, making them stand out more from the competition.

If you still believe running a restaurant empire is as easy as baking a cake, here’s your chance to step up to the plate. For now, get your last taste of this visual feast with this trailer!

Restaurant Business : Where to Buy Restaurant Supplies

admin — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:54:55 +0000

Restaurant supplies can be bought from a major restaurant supply chain or an appliance warehouse, as each offers both new and used equipment. Supply the restaurant with the right tools to operate with information from an executive chef in this free video on the restaurant business.

Duration : 0:2:30

Technorati Tags: business, Chef, owning, restaurant, restaurants, Running, small, tables, waiting