Running a restaurant involves far more than just serving food and drink. Restaurant owners and managers are responsible for everything from employee safety to liquor liability. Insurance, licenses and safety procedures are just a few of the areas that restaurant owners should be familiar with. Read on for the basics of behind the scenes at a restaurant.

Everyone is looking to save money and restaurants are no exception. Here are 10 simple ways that you can trim costs at your restaurant, without sacraficing service, quality or profits. Do you have other suggestions that can help restaurants save money? Share them at the Restauranting Forum.

Does your restaurant offer catering services? If you are looking to expand your restaurant business to both on and off premise catering (never a bad thing in a recession) check out Catering FAQ.

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Have you ever seen the term Prix Fixe on a menu? Wonder how it is different than a traditional restaurant menu? Find the Answer here.