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On the Fast Track

With the first Prova Pizzabar satisfying commuters and visitors alike in New York’s Grand Central Terminal, Chef Donatella Arpaia plans to open more nationwide—the latest venture in her remarkable career

By Sara Perez Webber

Donatella Arpaia beat out more than 300 competitors for her fast-casual restaurant’s spot at Grand Central Terminal in New York.

Choosing the Right Lease Term

When negotiating the rental terms for your catering business location, it pays to understand lease term alternatives

By Jeff Grandfield and Dale Willerton –The Lease Coach

When the time comes for you to move your catering business out of your own kitchen to leasing commercial space (and paying rent to a landlord), or when you’re renewing a current lease, here’s one of the questions you need to answer—how long of a lease term should I choose?

Tech to the Rescue

Software for the catering industry is continually improving, with companies launching new features that help you run your business more

Surviving a Minimum Wage Increase

How to adjust your business operations to remain profitable as labor costs go up By David Scott Peters, TheRestaurantExpert.com Let

Going Local

To maximize profits and reduce risk, take strategic steps to source food locally By Michele L. Stumpe For some consumers,

The Secret to Continued Profit

The Festive Kitchen has nine revenue streams, including corporate event catering. In the Great Recession of 2008, most catering companies

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