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  • How do I get started doing latte art?

    Latte art, making art with steamed milk and coffee in lattes, cappuccinos, and other coffee drinks, is becoming popular worldwide, with many devotees of the craft,  competitions and classes  popping up.

  • A career-advancement plan

    At LYFE Kitchen's first unit in Palo Alto, California, HR director Chuck Conine started a benefit program for employees. It fit perfectly with the brand: each month crates of fresh fruits and vegetables would be delivered to the restaurant for the employees to take home.

  • Restaurant industry c. 2020? Deja vu.

    The restaurant industry of your future may look and feel much like the restaurant industry of your past, according to new research from the National Restaurant Association, but familiarity isn’t likely to make the business any easier.

  • Sandwiches continue on the fast track

    Sandwiches are the most menued item in restaurants, according to Technomic data. Fast-casual concepts are leading the charge, but sandwiches appear in every segment and cuisine. 

  • Is there a standard for giving manager bonuses based on profit?

    One of the common frustrations in our industry is a lack of benchmarks. A number of practices exist for calculating manager bonuses and there is no one right or wrong way. 

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