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By Jonathan Levens and Brian Renshaw, Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors The enactment of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) contains many provisions...

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By Stephen A. Bradshaw, Senior Manager at Bennett ThrasherTax credits for Georgia restaurants and restaurant owners? That’s right....

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By Nina M. Daigle, CPA at Antares Group, Inc.Many restaurant owners offer their employees free or discounted meals as a benefit of employment, but...

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By Walt Taylor, Energy Management Consultant at GWT2EnergyWhen your utility bill arrives, do you pay it automatically barely glancing at it? If so,...

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By Nick Adams, President of Boelter Southeast DivisionBy 2020, 77% of the US population will be using mobile technology daily. It’s the go-to...

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By Colin Kopel, Operations Consultant, Goliath Consulting Group“Excuse me, do you have any gluten free options?” “Is this salad...

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By BoelterAccording to a study from the National Restaurant Association, 30 percent of consumers say that technology encourages them to dine out...

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By Mike Ellin, Showroom Sales Manager at ACityDiscountNothing beats new restaurant equipment in the foodservice industry. Its presence in commercial...

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By Walt Taylor, Energy Management Consultant at GWT2EnergyWhen you own or manage a restaurant, you know that cost savings are critical to ensuring...

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By BoelterDiners aren’t eating out for lunch as often as they once did. That’s the blunt truth. Take a recent survey for example. Per...

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By Jay Bandy, President of Goliath Consulting GroupTo be a successful bartender, you need more than just an in-depth knowledge of mixing drinks....

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By Steve Gibson, CEO of TalentServedHave the experience lately of finding the perfect job online, sending in your resume, and getting zero response?...

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