Here are the featured articles and editorial content in the January 2006 issue of Restaurant Startup & Growth magazine.

RestaurantOwner.com members have access to these articles in the RS&G Archive department on RestaurantOwner.com.

FEATURES

10 Red Flags
Startup Restaurant Financial Warning Signals You Should Not Ignore
by John Nessel
Not only is there little room for financial management missteps in the startup restaurant, but the problem can be compounded by the lack of business experience and basic financial skills. Here, the author points out 10 warning signals that could spell trouble for your operation’s financial health, and what to do about them.

Sold Out
How to Avoid Running Out of Product With an Effective Order Guide
by Joe Erickson
An effective ordering system has added benefits that go beyond the simple goal of maintaining sufficient product to serve your guests. Proper ordering procedures also help to keep fresh product in stock and free your cash from being tied up in excessive inventory levels. This article discusses how you can fine-tune your ordering system.

Get the Word Out!
Preopening Media Relations for Startup Restaurateurs
by Patricia Luebke
A media relations campaign is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing available to any business. Here are some tips on how to harness the power of the media to your advantage, so you can see your restaurant splashed across the pages of your local newspapers, regional magazines, and featured on your community’s television and radio stations.

DEPARTMENTS

Opening Remarks
 by Barry K. Shuster
A Harmless Misrepresentation - We call ourselves Restaurant Startup & Growth, but veteran operators tell us they find the content useful, as well.

Letters to the Editor
Seeking Advice on Advertising - Comments from our readers.

Insights
by Patricia Luebke, Chris Tripoli and Jim Laube
Our monthly fast-casual fare of views and news you can use in your restaurant.

In House Counsel
by William A. Pinto Jr., Esq.
Is Your Restaurant Accessible? - Title III of the ADA was created to give disabled people equal access to public places. Here the author reviews its basic guidelines to keep you on the right side of this law.

Initial Sources
by Patricia Luebke
Taming the Paper Tiger - Tips for making paper goods ordering and purchasing seamless

What Our Readers are Building, Buying and Remodeling
by Gene Gentrup

Points of Origin
by Doug Turner
A bird's-eye view of both the number and the geographic distribution of the nation's new restaurants.

Slippery When Wet by Gale Carli, RN, Ed.D.
The Heimlich Maneuver - With proper training, you and your staff can save the life of a guest with an obstructed airway. In this article, the author discusses how to perform this technique on a conscious, choking victim.

Chef Training
by Michael Tsonton
Our executive chef shares tips and techniques from the back of the house

New Products and Services Startup Resources
Useful gear and help for your startup.

Showtime
by Gene Gentrup
Your best ideas might be waiting for you at trade shows staged across the country.

Last Seating
by Dan Slobodien
Find the Right Lawyer, Be the Right Client - When you and your attorney work in harmony, you’ll find that attending to legal matters does not have to be an aggravating experience.

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