A typical American eats out 4.2 times per week. (National Restaurant Association)
Americans spend more than 475 billion dollars in restaurants annually. (National Restaurant Association)
There are over 900,000 restaurants in The U.S. (National Restaurant Association)
What goes on behind the scenes? What does it take
to run your favorite eatery? Restaurant Secrets advice columnist Anna knows. She's owned a restaurant and held every job
from server to head chef.
Anna has managed all aspects
of the business including accounting, vendor relations,
and staff supervision. She's also a licensed bartender with a
story or two of her own to tell. From fellow business owners
who want some restaurant tips and tricks to fans of TV's The Restaurant and
best-seller turned sitcom Kitchen Confidential, here's your chance
to ask everything you've ever wanted to know about the restaurant
industry.