What Does the Fiscal Cliff Mean for Your Restaurant?

The Fiscal Cliff, temporarily averted back at the start of the year, is now looming fast and fierce. As of March 1st, unless congress can get out of their own way the Sequester will begin and economic cuts will take place. (Well, that's the short version) Dining out is usually the first causality of economic uncertainly and the bottom line - no matter what type of restaurant you operate, you should be preparing now, rather than wondering in a few weeks or months why business has dropped off. Along with budgeting for less sales, think about promotions that offer the most value for customers, step up your marketing efforts. Read on for 10 ways your restaurant can save money and survive the Fiscal Cliff.

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