Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. An executive summary is a short but powerful document that ...

The urge to own a unique restaurant is a common dream; providing an experience that stirs the soul through the palette is often the driving force behind many a foodie’s entrepreneurial spirit. However ...

Mr. Strong is the chef and owner of Pasta Supply Co. Like so many other chefs, I was drawn to the restaurant business because it is exciting. I ignored its dysfunction and accepted that I’d forgo ...

As a whole, self-service kiosks—including ATMs, vending machines and in-store and restaurant self-ordering kiosks—are booming across the globe. By 2027, the self-service market is expected to reach a ...

Mina says launching the restaurant Aqua in San Francisco in 1991 laid the foundation for his career. Over time, the chef grew interested in a different kind of business model that allowed for more ...

At business.com, our team of technology experts has analyzed hundreds of tools and services designed to improve essential business operations, from POS systems to GPS fleet management services to ...