Top 25 earners
The top 25 highest paid executives at publicly traded restaurant companies did well for themselves in 2010. Technomic researched filings on the 60 publicly traded companies coming up with a trove of data, from which these figures were distilled.
While Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz led the pack with $21.7 million in total compensation, it was McDonald’s with the most executives in the ranking—five—led by CEO James A. Skinner at $17.6 million....
Chefs feel the pull of the field
The locavore movement has shortened the distance from farm to fork. Some chefs have gone further, tending farms of their own. “A lot of heirloom vegetables never make it to restaurants; here’s a chance to grow them,” says Jose Garces, chef-owner of J.G. Domestic and other Philadelphia restaurants. He and others have taken hoe in hand to cultivate plots ....
Restaurant week gets hyper-local
Now that every nook and cranny has its own restaurant week, a growing number of locations are tweaking the formula to create a second promotional opportunity for local eateries.
The twist is showcasing local ingredients as part of the deal. Not only can foodies try the must-visit places at a discount, but now they can bask in the locavore movement, munching on fresh and artisan products from producers just a morel toss away....
Buying bankruptcies
Trolling the bankruptcy market for deals on brands or real estate? You’re not alone. Such so-called “vulture investing” can be a profitable path to growth and with bankruptcy filings occurring at a steady clip, one company’s distress is another’s opportunity. The trick is finding out about distressed companies before everyone else does, but a bit of informed sleuthing can yield plenty of clues....
Basics: food photography
Social media is here to stay, and your customers are expecting to find photos of your menu offerings. Give them what they're looking for without spending a fortune on a professional photographer by following these simple tips.
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