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  Hiring Your Key Restaurant Employee: The Manager
  How to Keep Your Restaurant From Tanking
  What's Your Biggest Challenge Right Now?
  Changing to a Tip Sharing Pool
  Wine Sampling In Restaurants
  What Does 86'd Mean
  How Would You Describe American Culinary Culture?
  Motivating Servers
  Strategies & Tips for Managing Costs
  Large Friday Night Crowds
  How Do Consultants Work?
  Retail Gift Items in a Restaurant
  What Can We Expect From a Spotter / Secret Shopper Service?
  Lying About Reservations
  Pre-Shift Meetings
  Dealing With Side Work
  Returning Half Eaten Entrees
  Sales Incentives & Bonus Programs
  Controlling Food Costs
  Local Charity Requests
  Finding A Successful Restaurant Location
  Staff Incentives to Boost Sales
  Divvying up Side Work
  Grand Opening Ideas
  Competing on a Small Advertising Budget