Belle Wong is a freelance writer specializing in small business, personal finance, banking, and tech/SAAS. She spends her spare moments testing out the latest productivity apps and plotting her latest ...

Restauranteurs tell how to minimize the risk of opening a restaurant and how to increase the chance of success. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Many families have decades-old, treasured recipes that they love to make and share with others. For those who are, or want to be, entrepreneurs, putting these recipes to work by starting a family ...

Starting a restaurant can be a bit daunting. Our guide’s instructions explain what to know and expect at each step. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

There's an infamous saying that's often attributed to the driver behind McDonald's rapid expansion, Ray Croc: “We aren’t in the restaurant business; we are in the real estate business.” I don't think ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re new to this business or have been operating a restaurant for years; marketing efforts are critical to overall success. The food industry is growing continuously, which ...

Net profit is what's left after you deduct all business expenses. To know what your net profit margin is, divide your net profit by your revenue. There's no universal agreement as to how big your ...

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 ...