Grooming the 'outsider' to run the family business

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For various reasons, a family-owned restaurant or other business, has to face the issue of succession. This is difficult when it involves non-family succession. The owner must one day step cleanly out of the role of manager and let someone else - not family - step in. Often the transition is smoothed if the 'heir' has grown up with the operation and is is not a stranger to it or to the staff.

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Promotions: business-building ideas you can use

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Three specific promotion pointers are included in this discussion plus many concrete examples of how innovative promotion projects were developed by a variety of restaurateurs. Some creative devices included zany contests, food festivals, special parties for community worker groups, kids contests, holiday features and special benefits.

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Alcoholic beverage trends; industry experts look ahead

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A more knowledgable consumer in the restaurant or bar tends to choose more quality brands. Wine is still a big favorite although the experts disagree over which will become more popular, white or red. The light wines are losing their impact, while consumers clamor for a wide range in their choices of beer.

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