How Does This Year’s Holiday Schedule Look?
Immediately after every holiday season—tired as I may be--I think about next year, and I look at December to see where Christmas falls. If Christmas will be on a Wednesday…
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Do You Have Lease Problems?
A client called today with a lease issue. She had been renting an old restaurant commissary kitchen for over 15 years. In the beginning, she had a five-year lease, but…
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My Catering Job: What Is It?
What’s My Job? My colleague and friend Richard Radbil wrote this article. He founded and operated the largest catering company in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Please read and…
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You Never Know Who Is Watching
Be Careful When You Substitute Products – You Never Know Who Is Watching I used to stop at a convenient coffee outlet on my way into the office. Frankly, I…
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Labor Shortages – They’re Here
My last blog was about a caterer that had more business than they could handle; unfortunately, their phone staff had not been adequately trained to handle a last minute order…
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Yes – Take Those Last Minute Orders
Why You Should Take Last Minute Orders Many caterers enjoy their business because, unlike restaurants, caterers usually have a reasonable idea of what is scheduled for the next day. Although not absolutely unheard…
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Don’t Do It!
Don’t Do It Texas music icon Delbert McClinton’s latest album contains a tune called “Don’t Do It,” and after reading Richard’s contribution below, I would heartily agree! July 4th Event…
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Catering Presentation Is Key
This just in from a client: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Michael, you know that I sold my drop-off catering business and now manage a law office. While we have talked about my interesting…
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THINK TANK Plus — Washington, DC — Catering Workshop
Attention all Catering and Restaurant Professionals! With over 50 years of combined experience, two of the industry's most sought-after consultants have teamed up! Think Tank Plus is a two-day workshop…
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