Jim Cruz

Jun
04
Check Your Receipts

Check Your Receipts

Every dollar counts. Yet many owners and managers unknowingly hemorrhage thousands annually through unchecked vendor invoices. The uncomfortable truth is
5 min read
Jun
02
Health Inspector Series, Pt. 5: Cottage Bakers

Health Inspector Series, Pt. 5: Cottage Bakers

Part 5 of the health inspector series - when your kitchen becomes your business So far I've covered
5 min read
May
30
Health Inspector Secrets, Pt. 4: Pop-Up Restaurants

Health Inspector Secrets, Pt. 4: Pop-Up Restaurants

Part 4 of the health inspector series - when everything is temporary except the food safety rules Alright, so we&
8 min read
May
28
Health Inspectors Secrets, Pt. 3: Catering

Health Inspectors Secrets, Pt. 3: Catering

Part 3 of the health inspector series - what happens when your kitchen goes mobile So far I've
7 min read
May
26
Health Inspector Secrets, Pt. 2: Food Trucks

Health Inspector Secrets, Pt. 2: Food Trucks

Part 2 of the health inspector series - what goes wrong when your restaurant has wheels Alright so last time
8 min read
May
23
Health Inspector Secrets, Pt. 1: Brick and Mortar

Health Inspector Secrets, Pt. 1: Brick and Mortar

As told by a veteran health inspector with 15 years of experience evaluating food service establishments I've been
6 min read
May
21
Just Getting Started: Choose Your Path

Just Getting Started: Choose Your Path

Starting a food business is an exciting venture, but one of the first and most crucial decisions you'll
5 min read
May
19
Hire Young and Inexperienced

Hire Young and Inexperienced

The fast casual sector is one of the most competitive and rapidly growing industries in the food service market. However,
3 min read
May
16
Good Advice, Bad Advice

Good Advice, Bad Advice

You're no stranger to receiving advice from customers, colleagues, family members and even strangers on the street. Everyone
3 min read
May
14
Opening a Pop Up in 10 Steps

Opening a Pop Up in 10 Steps

Let's just cut to the chase. Step 1: Concept Development and Market Research Before diving into the logistics
4 min read