http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Jim+Smoot Business Management Jim Smoot Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=365973&ca=Business+Management Is it possible to run a successful restaurant during tough economic times? Can these restaurants not only survive, but continue to grow? Absolutely. While it is not always easy, and may take a bit of creative thinking, there are successful restaurants that have managed to improve their profitability... Business Jim Smoot Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=368199&ca=Business Asking “How much does it cost to open a restaurant?” is like asking how much to buy a house, or to buy a car. While there are some guidelines to consider, the actual answer is determined by so many different factors, there is no way to set an accurate price that covers all different situations. Ea...