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 ...

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Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, talks about going from TV producer to restaurant owner, leaning into failure and the value of good PR. The idea for Slutty Vegan came to Cole during a time of ...

The restaurant industry will likely never return to its pre-pandemic state, according to the National Restaurant Association. The trade group says 2022 will be a “new normal,” for the sector as it ...

Brew, Luckin Coffee, Dave’s Hot Chicken and Crumbl were all created in 2017 and have taken advantage of franchising, ...

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 ...

Food trucks are approaching $3 billion in annual revenue with steady growth expected in the coming years. But the challenges for these mobile restaurant owners are many: inflation in transportation ...