Week two of Restaurant Startup finds two burger food trucks, each with their own distinct style and flavors. Bacon Bacon is just as the name says: bacon with everything! Not just limited to beef burgers, they also sell grilled cheese, fried chicken sandwiches, and even bacon dipped in chocolate. Baby’s Badass Burgers says their selling […]
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This past week, Frost Bites premiered their frozen yogurt with a grand opening in Fluvanna County. Owned by The Williams Family, locals in the area, this new self-serve frozen yogurt and ice cream shop hopes to enhance their customers’ experiences each and every time they visit. Sintel Systems was once again happy to see a
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Feeling comfortable?! Good! Because this week’s Restaurant Startup focused on comfort foods. Mac-o-licious uses the finest cheese and some “down home Southern roots” to make great mac’n’cheese. Bespoke Doughnuts makes hot, made-to-order donuts, and they describe their product as a “work of art.” Despite their hesitance with the inexperienced business owners, Joe and Tim give the
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On July 29, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that McDonald’s, which for over a year and a half has been the target of protesting workers and lawsuits over low wages and questionable labor practices, is considered to be a co- employer along with the owner of the franchise. In the run-up to
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The franchise formula has a proven track record, but many potential entrepreneurs may be wondering if they have exactly what it takes to become a successful franchisee. To find answers, consider Joel Libava’s “10 Habits of Highly Successful Future Franchisees” post at Entrepreneur.com. “In order to be a successful franchise owner, you have to do
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If you’re thinking about opening a restaurant, it is crucial to understand what your customers are looking for, and you must be adaptable to that. Owners of Cubby Bear Pizza in Elkhart, Indiana showed their ability to adapt to their customers needs by adding Cubby Cone, a frozen yogurt bar, right next door to their
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Fast food burgers are, well, done. In “Americans Are Totally Over Fast Food Burgers,” the title of an interesting online article on The Huffington Post, Jillian Berman writes, “Some day soon, a burger and fries will no longer be the quintessential American fast-food meal.” Berman’s claim is supported by a recent report from analysts at
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What lessons may be learned from the problems plaguing Sbarro, RadioShack and Quiznos? In their recent post, ” Why These Once Thriving Franchises Have Fallen on Hard Times,” Entrepreneur.com looks at how the once-thriving franchises are facing bankruptcies, store closures, disgruntled franchisees and nightmarish marketing scenarios. “There are many aspects of franchising that have nothing
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This week’s episode of Restaurant Startup focused on sweet treats. Sugar Knife is a small startup that infuses alcohol in each and every product. Their popups have focused on the popular smores bar. The sticky pig is also a dessert business that identifies itself as a“bacon-centric sweet shop,” with interesting choices like bacon truffles. Ultimately,
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S&H Green Stamps set the foundation for the customer loyalty programs we see today. Beginning in 1896, participating retailers purchased the stamps from S&H that were then passed along to customers in accord with the dollar amounts they spent in stores. Customers then redeemed their stamps once they had accumulated enough for the item or
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