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Mike’s Monthly Tip: Tech Stack

Mike’s Monthly Tip: Tech Stack

Must-have and nice-to-have technology for your restaurant What’s your tech stack? It’s a phrase that started in Silicon Valley, went through corporate America, and has entered the restaurant realm. With good reason, there are several things necessary for operational...
Food Safety Red Flags

Food Safety Red Flags

Small oversights have big potential to make guests sick When I received this story assignment, I was eager to get writing because this is a topic that I am very passionate about! In addition to the big, glaringly obvious infractions of the health code, I am a stickler...
Building Blocks: Gently Used Equipment

Building Blocks: Gently Used Equipment

Opening a pizzeria is a huge financial undertaking – and that feels like an understatement. There are places to cut corners and there are places to spend the real dollars. I personally have not done a complete restaurant buildout and have no interest in doing one. I...
Mike’s Monthly Tip: The Ego Dilemma

Mike’s Monthly Tip: The Ego Dilemma

Over the last 20 years I’ve been in this game, I have met and seen several restaurants close forever because of an owner who had to do it all. They wanted to keep it personal and be a part of every decision and task. These owners were incapable of trusting. Never able...